{"id":672,"date":"2016-06-17T05:58:37","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T05:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.planetwindsurfholidays.com\/blog\/?p=672"},"modified":"2019-10-08T06:43:31","modified_gmt":"2019-10-08T06:43:31","slug":"windsurf-sardinia-europes-best-kept-secret","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planetwindsurfholidays.com\/blog\/windsurf-sardinia-europes-best-kept-secret\/","title":{"rendered":"Windsurf Sardinia: Europe\u2019s best kept secret"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re listing the best windsurfing destinations in Europe, a few obvious candidates come to mind? Greece<\/a>, with its islands of Kos<\/a> and Rhodes<\/a>, is famous for its superb conditions. Tarifa<\/a> in Spain, one of the windiest places in the world, is also well known. As are the Algarve<\/a>, Turkey and even Corsica<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All these destinations offer reliable winds, short travel times from the UK, and a great windsurfing infrastructure. Some are superb family holiday<\/a> destinations, with a great selection of hotels and amenities. But they can all get busy, especially during high season when you have to fight for space in the water.<\/p>\n

So, wouldn\u2019t it be great if there were a spot in the Med that boasted all of the above but hadn\u2019t been discovered by the crowds? Ladies and gentlemen, we give you Sardinia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The windsurfing<\/strong>
\nThis stunningly beautiful island in the Med is where you\u2019ll find white sand and crystal clear waters. You really don\u2019t have to travel to the Caribbean to find it.<\/p>\n

The main windsurfing spot is Porto Pollo<\/a>, a small bay on the north coast of the island. It\u2019s a short drive from the island\u2019s airport and the available accommodation. But it\u2019s well worth the travel time. These are some of the best conditions in the Med. The huge bay is calm enough to be perfect for beginners and intermediate surfers, with the more experienced heading a bit further out for stronger winds and waves.<\/p>\n

The sand dunes along the beach offer shelter to those taking their first few steps in the water, and also make a great beach for the family to enjoy some time together.<\/p>\n

The season<\/strong>
\nConditions really start to pick up in April and the season lasts right the way through to October. Unlike in a number of other major Med spots, the best conditions are not interrupted by the high tourist season when the resorts fill up and the waters get too busy.<\/p>\n

The wind<\/strong>
\nDepending on the time of year, there are four main winds that blow at Porto Pollo. In the spring you\u2019ll feel the Tramontana from the North East. The summer seas the Poniente blow in from the South\/West. The legendary Sirocco hits in the autumn from North Africa, with gusts up to force 9.<\/p>\n

The island<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s not just excellent windsurfing on Sardinia. Take a boat trip to the Magdelena Islands, where you can even see dolphins playing in the water. You can dive, sail and explore more of the island on horseback, so it\u2019s ideal for family breaks.<\/p>\n

Sardinia is a true hidden gem in the Mediterranean. So far it\u2019s been protected from the hordes but it can only be so long before the secret gets out. Visit now to experience one of the Mediterranean\u2019s last great, undiscovered windsurfing spots.<\/p>\n

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