Sailing Off The Wind

Surrounded by the waters of Mediterranean, Sardinia is well known for water sports, the most famous sailing and windsurfing. Discover why Sardinia is the best in place for these sports and find out why the fans keep coming back.
Sailing
Although the coast of Sardinia is a special destination sailing with hundreds of private coves, stunning beaches and spectacular rock formations, it remains surprisingly unknown to many. Sailors are particularly attracted to the island for its diverse coastal dunes of the Costa Verde to the deep emerald coves and cliffs of Cala Gonone, no effort is the same as the next.
There two winds in Sardinia that ensure perfect conditions for dynamic navigation, the wind of the Sahara and Chirocco Maestrale. The Maestrale mostly blows along the west coast, west to northwest powerful wind.
If this is your first time sailing off the coast of Sardinia, it is better to be a very competent sailor, yourself or have an experienced skipper with you. Familiarize yourself with the area nautical literature and navigational requirements.
A lot of travelers Experienced choose to explore Sardinia aboard a sailboat. They sail along, for example, from the coasts of Costa Smeralda, to escape the glitz and glamor to they can discover semi-deserted beaches and forgotten peoples time.
Marinas are superior infrastructure that surrounds the island, with a gap of 30 miles of sea between each establishment. Get a copy of "beaches and ports, a full list of 86 marinas on the island. This guide includes nautical maps and is available from free in Sardinia Tourist Authority (ESIT).
Windsurfing
With the winds coming from all directions and a coastal strip of 200 kilometers, Sardinia is a paradise for windsurfers and kite. Although North Sardinia is more popular among windsurfers, the southern part of the island also offers optimum winds and waves.
In recent years, a stream of windsurfing schools and centers have emerged in the well-loved windsurf spots, beginner sports water that offers lessons.
Porto Pollo (also known as Porto Puddu) near Palau is Sardinia's best windsurfing destination. He is recognized as one of the best in Europe. Porto Pollo three of its main attractions are its broad white beaches, turquoise water and constant winds. Both wind Chirocco Sahara and the wind Maestrale northwest blow in the area, thus ensuring constantly perfect windsurfing conditions.
Note that this is not the appropriate place for beginners. It's better than somewhere else if you are looking for peace and tranquility. If the option to try the sport, which will be fully cared for by their instructors, there is a protection, glassy flat side of the bay where you can test your skills. If not, prepare to be impressed by the vision of many colored candles gliding over the waters bright.
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