Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Italy |
Next Big City |
Olbia |
Next Town |
Posada |
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Type: |
Ocean, River |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, School, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Swimmers |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Beautiful clear turquoise water
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August, September |
Very wide and spacious bay with lots of space for launching and landing the kites. In between May and October you need to use the authroized area for kitesurfing at the Kitesurf Center Nido Surf. In all other months walk away from swimmers for launching your kite.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Fall:
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Shorty, Normal |
Winter:
|
Normal, Thick |
Temperatures in summer are from 25-35°C. The lowest temperature in winter is 10°C.
Wind
Best Months: |
April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
NNE, NE, ENE, SE, SSE, S |
Main Direction: |
NE, ENE, E, SE, SSE, S |
Best spot on Sardinias East Coast for all South East Winds. North East directions also works very well. Thanks to local thermals Posada is a very wind safe spot and it often has 5 knots more than in the forecasts.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Parking directly at the beach. Cross the bridge and turn to the left, walk 200 m up the beach for the authorized kitezone at the Nido Surf Center. Nido Surf offers lessons for all levels and rentals https://nidosurf.com/. In the main season there are 2 bars at the beach for a lunch or after-kite drink. For all campers: You can stay at Camping Ermosa directly at the spot.
Extra information
In between May and October you need to use the authorized kitezone at the Nido Surf Center 200 m up the beach.
Nightlife
A few small bars in the town of Posada