Spiaggia Le Saline
Italy · Sardaigne
The Salines beach in Olbia, Northern Sardinia, is a long stretch of fine sand bordered by a lagoon and the Gulf of Olbia. It separates the lagoon from the open sea, offering two distinct areas for kitesurfing, with a calm and less touristy atmosphere.
This spot is popular with local schools like Sardinia Kite School and S-Loop, which offer lessons for all levels. The beach is dog-friendly and often remains uncrowded, even in season, thanks to its length of about 1.5 km.
Only 5-15 minutes from Olbia airport, it is a convenient choice for passing kiters, with free parking and direct access to the water.
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Salines beach offers a flat to chop water surface ideal for learning and progressing, with a shallow lagoon for beginners and the open sea for advanced riders. Launching is easy on the wide sand, with no obstacles, and the take-off area is directly on the spacious beach.
The beach orientation is north-south, exposed to winds from mistral (NW) and tramontane (N-NE), which come in side-on to side-shore perfect for stability. In summer, the constant thermal wind picks up in the afternoon, while in winter the strong prevailing winds make the spot reliable year-round.
The lagoon serves as a school zone with flat water and standing for a long time, protected from the open sea; cross the channel to access the freeride area which is more choppy but still safe. Schools use radios and support boats for quick progression in total safety.
Sources :tripadvisor.it · milazzo.life · sardinia4all.it · s-loop.it · sardiniakiteschool.net · portodiolbia.it · sunlight.de · borgodicampagna.it
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