Northern Sardinia kitesurfing holidays, with the Italy experts.

Porto Pollo Kitesurfing Resort Overview

Few Mediterranean islands are as beautiful as Sardinia. The beaches are white sand, the water is as clear as the Caribbean, and it's only a two-hour flight from the UK. It's a brilliant place for a kitesurfing holiday, and there's plenty here for anyone with you who doesn't kite.

You'll kite at Porto Pollo, a small bay on the north coast and the windiest spot on the island. It's a short drive from the harbour town of Palau and about 40 minutes from Olbia airport. A car is a must in Sardinia, so every Planet Kitesurf holiday here comes with car hire booked for you.

As with all our kitesurfing resorts, we've been here ourselves to inspect the hotels and test the conditions, and we only offer the best accommodation and kite centre in the area. If you're thinking about a kitesurfing holiday in Sardinia, give one of our kitesurf travel specialists a call. We'll help you pick the right flights and hotel, and sort out your kite lessons, rental and safety cover.

Accommodation is limited and books up fast in peak season, so if you're travelling between June and August, book early.

Where To Kitesurf At Porto Pollo

Porto Pollo's kite beach is a short stroll from our main hotel, and it has some of the best kitesurfing in Sardinia. The first bay belongs to the windsurfers, so walk a little further along the sand and you're in the kite zone. The beach can be narrow there, so beginners have their lessons from small boats out in the bay, where there's all the room you need. Anyone with you who doesn't kite can find a sheltered spot in the dunes to lie in the sun, and there are a couple of nice cafés and bars on the beach for a drink or a bite to eat.

When The Wind Blows At Porto Pollo

Porto Pollo is the windiest spot in Sardinia. Corsica is close by, and the gap between the two islands funnels the wind, so it can blow 8 Beaufort and more.

The wind changes with the seasons. The Tramontana blows in spring, from between north and east, at 6 to 8 Beaufort. Summer brings the Poniente from the south-west at 4 to 8, and in autumn the Scirocco comes up from North Africa at 5 to 6, sometimes hitting Force 9. With two bays to choose from, you can stay in the sheltered water, or head out into the channel for bigger waves and a bit of adventure.

Other Things To Do Near Porto Pollo

Sardinia is a beautiful island, and it's worth taking a day or two off the water to explore. There's lovely scenery to see, all within a few hours by car.

The trip not to miss is a day out by boat to the Maddalena Islands, from Palau just along the coast. The islands are full of hidden coves with aqua-blue water and lush greenery, and La Maddalena itself has plenty of history and culture to go with the scenery.

Diving is popular here too, thanks to the clear water and plenty of marine life, including friendly dolphins and lots of different fish, and Santa Teresa Gallura and Palau both have dive centres. If you fancy sailing, the windsurf centre hires out small boats, from Lasers up to a Hobie Cat 15, with private lessons at every level and a four-hour course for beginners. There are walking trails along the cliff tops and through the olive groves, too.

Local stables run half-day rides along the trails with a stop for a swim, and evening rides to watch the sun go down.

Evenings At Porto Pollo

Evenings here are relaxed, with good Italian food, a glass of Sardinian wine and no rush. Most of the hotels offer half board, and it's excellent. If you fancy a night out, Palau and Santa Teresa Gallura aren't far from any of the hotels we recommend, and the windsurf centre puts on a barbecue every week, along with other evenings out.