Vieste-San Lorenzo Beach
Vieste - Italy
Spot Type
Flat
Water
Crystal Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Occasional Bystanders
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Vieste-San Lorenzo Beach (Italy)
Probably the best kite spot in all Gargano peninsula, S.Lorenzo is a large and sandy beach with shallow and almost flat water. Steady winds blow practically all-year-round. There is plenty of space to set up the kite and launch/land it on the spot. The nearby town, Vieste, welcomes visitors from all over the world every year. Its tourist success is due to a mix of sea and its incredible coastline and countless sightseeing attractions.
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Spot best suited for
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
No wetsuit needed in the summer, regular wetsuits in other months
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 10 to 30 Knots
Suggested sizes
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
14 mt and above
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
None but there are some bystanders and swimmers during high season
Location
Closest City
Vieste
How to get There
From the north, take A14 and exit at Poggio Imperiale/Lesina; from the south take the Foggia exit and drive to Gargano road
Access
Public
What to do besides kitesurfing
You can find extra activities on the spot on no windy days, such as sup and surf rental. If you want to look around, you can spend time sightseeing historical heritage sites of the town or dive into the lush Umbra forest. At night there is plenty of choice for dinner restaurants or bars for a simple local 'Aperitivo'
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).