Spiaggia
Italy · Sicile
The Spiaggia beach at Katibubbo, located near Mazara del Vallo in South-West Sicily, is a sandy cove bordered by a coastal road. It is a popular alternative spot when the nearby Puzziteddu is crowded, with a calm atmosphere and few facilities.
The launch is directly from the fine beach, in a 200-300 meter area dedicated to kitesurfing. The water is colder than at Lo Stagnone and deepens quickly, unlike the neighboring lagoon.
Schools like Wind Resort offer accommodation and lessons nearby, with easy access from Trapani-Birgi airport, 40 km away.
The Katibubbo spot offers varied water conditions: choppy in summer with thermal winds, and waves from small to medium up to 4 meters in winter during storms. The ideal orientation is side-shore from N, NW, W, ESE, or SE, with a dominant thermal wind in summer around 15 knots.
The navigation area extends across the bay, with a launch on a narrow but navigable beach. The launch area is small, so be cautious of the crowd on weekends and holidays. If too crowded, move west to the next bay.
No tidal influence on conditions, the sandy bottom is safe with no submerged rocks. The water deepens at 30 meters from the shore, ideal for freestyle or waves but less so for absolute beginners compared to Lo Stagnone.
Sources :skiresortguru.com · unplug-kitesurf.com · letskite.fr · se.kiteforum.com · kitejungle.com
