Gizzeria Lido
Lamezia Terme - Italy
Spot Type
Chop
Water
Crystal Clear
Beach
Pebble
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Chop
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Pebble
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Gizzeria Lido (Italy)
Gizzeria has been rediscovered, for some years now, as a spot for kiteboarding and windsurfing, thanks to the constant presence of winds. The place hosts in fact European kitesurfing championship and it offers its best in summer with are predominant thermal effects. The other seasons are pretty good too, and can benefit from seasonal winds. There are several kitesurfing schools on the spot, which offer lessons, rentals, and recovery services. Definitely, a great kite spot to visit, if you are hanging around the southern regions of Italy.
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Spot best suited for
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.
Family spot
Located in an area that offers amenities for all the family and can provide good alternatives for everyone when the kiters are in the water.
Equipment
Shorty or Lycra in summer, normal wetsuit all year round
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 13 to 30 Knots
Suggested sizes
7 mt and below
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
None
Location
Closest City
Lamezia Terme
How to get There
The kite spot is easily reachable by car from Lamezia Terme airport, which is probably the best way to get here.
Access
Public
What to do besides kitesurfing
Several hotels, campings, restaurants in the area. During no wind days, it is interesting to visit the sea towers of Capo Suvero and Santa Caterina or the salty water lakes.