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The Island of Elba is a privileged spot for lovers of sea sports, thanks to its extraordinary natural conditions. The combination of a mild climate hence very pleasant, unique conformation of its coasts and the constant presence of the perfect wind make the island perfect for those who wish to live the island to the full all year round.
As well as all this, the breathtaking scenery on the island, with the crystal clear water in the bays, grant you unforgettable scenery, making Elba perfect for those who are in search of adventures and sporting holidays in close contact with nature
Among the best loved sports on the Island of Elba, windsurf and kitesurf, two disciplines that enable you to live the island from a unique prospective, with the wind at your back are in complete harmony with the environment all around you. Above all, kitesurf, thanks to the fact that you use a kite to capture the wind, then it is transferred to your board, means that you dance and fly high above the waves, even when the wind isn't very strong, granting you unforgettable sensations.
Both windsurf and kitesurf require capability and technique but they both give
Scaglieri and Biodola
The tiny beach of Scaglieri, in the gulf of Biodola, attracts many surfers thanks to its regular waves, especially when winds from the north and north-west start to calm down. The sea therein is an absolute paradise for both windsurf and kitesurf.
Procchio
The bay of Procchio, with its sandy coast and perfect waves and wind, is a reference point for windsurfers and kitesurfers, especially when the wind blows from the west or from the north-west, Thanks to the exact position of the beach, even a scirocco wind grants the perfect conditions for both sports, because the sea is calm with a side-off wind blowing from the ground, and acts as a direct contrast with the waves. The output channels at both ends of the beach mean that both learners and experts can start off and get back very easily.
Chiessi
Chiessi is one of the most popular and best known windsurf spots on the Island of Elba, thanks to its strategic position. Here, the thermic mistral wind blows all the time with an intensity between 12 and 22 knots. The winds from the south too, especially the scirocco, ensure exciting departures above all in the afternoon hours when the sun is at its hottest. We advise you to be careful when you set off or get back because the coast in Chiessi is full of rocks.
Pomonte
Pomonte is another very windy spot that certainly won't disppoint lovers of windsurf and kitesurf. Characterized by a thermic, afternoon wind, breathtaking, crystal- clear and calm water will prove to be perfect for those who wish to be precise and in complete control of how they move.
Marina di Campo
/page]Marina di Campo, thanks to the conformation and also the priviledged position as regards the main winds that blow there (mistral and scirocco), it is the perfect spot for both windsurf and kitesurf. The sandy seabed, as well as the bay that is sheltered, make this a secure spot even for beginners who wish to start either sport. Experts too also think the weather conditions her are very positive, whether the sea is very calm or slightly rough. When the wind is blowing from the south the waves are very clear and regular and not too strong, Input and output channels at both ends of the beach.
Lacona
WIth the long, golden sands beach, Lacona is one of the longest beaches on the island. Here too, the main winds.mistral and scirocco, ensure the best weather conditions for long experiences of windsurf and kitesurf. Needless to say that when a mistral wind is blowing the sea within the gulf is calm, while with a scirocco or southwest wind the waves are rather strong, Thanks to the length of the beach there is plenty room to move, and this makes the spot perfect for surfers of any level.
Margidore
Margidore is one of the best spots if you want to surf the sea on the Island of Elba, especially when the waves from the south start to decrease. The beach is 750 metres long and consists of tiny pebbles, so this means the conditions are perfect for windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Lido di Capoliveri
If you wish to try windsurfing or kitesurfing leave from the nearby town and the beach of Lido di Capoliveriis very easy to get to. Mistral and scirocco winds blow in this area. With mild winds from the south, conditions are easy and enjoyable, while, with stong winds the sea becomes challenging with high, irregular waves.
Innamorata
This tiny, fascinating spot on the southern coast of the Island of Elba is characterized vy many different winds that make the area very versatile. Although it is somewhat more sheltered than other beaches, [page id="291"]Innamorata[page] offers relaxing and enjoyable windsurf and kitesurf sessions that are perfect for those who wish to have a relaxing and fulfilling experience in harmony with nature.
Naregno
The beach of Naregno, with its tiny pebbles and fine, golden white sand, is an excellent spot for windsurf and kitesurf. Due to it being exposed to winds from the east, mostly Levante but also northern and Scirocco, it grants intense and gratifying sessions.The area is much loved by local windsurfers.
Schiopparello and Magazzini
Situated within a protected gulf, ] Schiopparelloand Magazzini are definitely spots to bear in mind if you want to go windsurfing or kitesurfing in safety. Even when a wind from the west is blowing, which is often strong, the sea is normally calm, so relax if you wish maximum control. The beach of Schiopparello gives you the best chance even when a scirocco wind is blowing so you know you've made a versatile choice for the various weather conditions.
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