Porto Cesareo Lagoon
Lecce - Italy
Spot Type
Chop
Water
Crystal Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Chop
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Porto Cesareo Lagoon (Italy)
Porto Cesareo is the perfect spot with the south wind (Scirocco). The lagoon is huge and even though this spot can get pretty crowded, there is space for everyone. The water is crystal clear and the access to the beach can be in several points. this is one of the most popular kite spots in Salento.
For further info you can read the related blogpost:
Go kiting to Italy’s Deep south: Salento.
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Spot profile
Travel spot
The typical kite travel destination, it is known for its great conditions, and kiters from around the world come here for their vacations.
Local spot
Maybe not be worth a real journey to reach this spot, but great if you live close by and it is a windy day. In the end, being out on the water feels great anywhere
Equipment
Shorty or full wetsuit according to the season. Shoes advisable.
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 12 to 30 Knots
Suggested sizes
7 mt and below
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
14 mt and above
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
In several points the beach is narrow and the kite launch is a bit tricky. Some pebbles on the beach might suggest the use of shoes. In high season the access to kiters can be restricted due to the crowd, but normally in July and August the wind is scarse.
Location
Closest City
Lecce
How to get There
The lagoon is right south of Porto Cesareo and offers a lot of access to the sea. Porto Ceasero can be easily reached driving north from Gallipoli
Access
Public in several points along the lagoon
What to do besides kitesurfing
This is a tourist area, so plenty of options for accommodation and food. The nearby Gallipoli is the closest place for nightlife and fun.
Local Kitesurfing Schools
Following you can find links to the page of the kitesurfing schools which operate on this spot. From there you can contact them through our form or directly via email or phone (if it was provided by them on the page).