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Gizzeria Lido
Chop Spot
Water: Crystal Clear
Beach: Pebble
Level: beginner
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 characteristics
Spot Type
Chop
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd.
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Pebble
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Suggested Equipment
Shorty or Lycra in summer, normal wetsuit all year round
Dangers
None
Other info
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.
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
Wind Conditions
Wind Range
From 13 to 30 Knots