Lake Como - Colico
Como, Lecco - Italy
Spot Type
Chop
Water
Dark - Clear
Beach
Grass
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Chop
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Very Crowded
Beach Type
Grass
Water Quality
Dark - Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Lake Como - Colico (Italy)
The lake of Como in the north of Italy grants good kiting conditions from spring to autumn thanks to the thermal wind (Breva) and in summer to the occasional storms from the surrounding valleys to bring strong gusts down to the lake (Menaggino and Garzeno). Colico in the accessible public spot in the north of the lake and in summer is quite crowded but still grants good chances to have a great session. A lot of good local schools offer lift service to the lake center, where the wind is at its best.
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Spot profile
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.
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
A wet suit in spring and autumn, occasionally shorty in summer, but is you are a chilly one, better stick with the full wet suit. Shoes can be useful, but not mandatory. (some soft weed branch on the bottom)
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 5 to 15 Knots
Suggested sizes
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
14 mt and above
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
The spot is divided between windsurfers and kiters, respect the relative areas. The beach is grass but the entrance is made with pebbles, you might want to consider the use of shoes
Location
Closest City
Como, Lecco
How to get There
Drive all the way to the north of the lake of Como, on the east coast, coming from Lecco. Colico is one of the last villages on the lake. The beach is easy to be found.
Access
Car parking not far from the public beach
What to do besides kitesurfing
The area has plenty of restaurants and places to find cheap or less cheap accomodation
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).