Specchiulla Lagoon (Acquatina)
Frigole (Lecce) - Italy
Spot Type
Flat
Water
Dark - Muddy
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
No People on the Spot
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Dark - Muddy
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Specchiulla Lagoon (Acquatina) (Italy)
This artificial lagoon is an amazing flat water spot when the Northwind (tramontana) blows. The lagoon is facing directly the sea and you can also have a wave session just by crossing a tiny stripe of beach sand.
The spot is quite safe even though some good wind days can get a bit crowded. But the lagoon is big enough to offer space to several riders.
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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 lycra in summertime, normal wetsuit the rest of the year.
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 12 to 25 Knots
Suggested sizes
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
The occasional crowd and the lagoon bottom it is not very clean so better bring shoes
Location
Closest City
Frigole (Lecce)
How to get There
The spot is midway between Casalabate and San Cataldo. Drive along the coast on Sp133. if you are coming from the north (Brindisi), you will find the lagoon on your left 2/3 km after passing Torre Chianca. If you are coming from the South, pass Frigole and you will find the lagoon and the dirt road that leads to it after 1 km on the right.
Access
Public access through a dirt road from the main SP 133
What to do besides kitesurfing
There are no special amenities right on the spot, but all the coast is a well-known touristic destination, so plenty of choice for food and accommodation. For great nightlife, the close city of Lecce is a must.
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).