Spiaggia di Barrabisa (north)
Italy · Sardaigne
The Spiaggia di Barrabisa, located in Porto Pollo in Northern Sardinia, is part of a large protected bay near the Isola dei Gabbiani. It is a popular spot for kitesurfers due to its fine sandy beach and calm waters on one side, windy on the other.
There is a lively atmosphere with kite schools and locals preparing their gear on the spacious sand. The area is marked for safety, away from bathers, making sessions enjoyable even in high season.
Close to Palau, it is a convenient place to combine kite and explore Gallura, with views of Corsica in good weather.
The spot at Spiaggia di Barrabisa offers an ideal side-on orientation with the Maestrale coming from the northwest, blowing across the beach for a consistent water surface. Launching is done directly from the long sandy beach, with plenty of space to take off the kite without disturbing anyone.
The kite zone marked by buoys in Porto Liscia bay is reserved for kitesurfers, separated from windsurfers and bathers, for safe navigation. On the east side, protected by the Isola dei Gabbiani, there is flat water perfect for freestyle and beginners, while on the west side, more exposed, the chop increases with short waves for freeride or light wave.
Tides do not significantly influence the spot, and the depth remains navigable everywhere. Pros take advantage of the outer areas for jumps and advanced maneuvers, but stay in the kite zone to avoid conflicts. In strong tramontane winds, the wind accelerates in the inlet, making sessions explosive.
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