THE LOWDOWN

Perfectly placed in the middle of the Mediterranean, Sicily’s steady annual wind, warm air and sea temperatures have lured kiters here for years.  Not to mention the beautiful landscape, rich cuisine and architectural heritage. The resort of Lo Stagnone is positioned on the shores of a large, sandy and shallow flat-water lagoon, part of a very picturesque nature reserve. It’s ideal for learners and advanced riders too, with a multitude of little islands on the farther reaches of the lagoon, and plenty of scope for exploring the salt pans and salina walls.

KITING SET UP

Prokite Alby Rondina is the main kite school in La Stagnone which is situated halfway between the cities of Marsala and Trapani (the latter having the closest airport). Enjoy this spot all year round due to the reliable wind conditions that blow across the 12km long lagoon. Find a beginner friendly launching and landing area, right next to the school. In between sessions, recharge in the welcoming shade and grab a bite to eat at the Peahi Beach Club. Sunset sessions here are the best; kite into the evening while listening to the band playing ashore.

WHEN IS BEST TO GO?

It’s pretty much always windy! Over 300 days of wind per year combined with a summer average of 16 knots and air temperature of 25-30 Celsius. In winter, the strength tends to increase again, and wetsuits are advised. Typically the season runs from the middle of March through to the middle of November.

NO WIND?

Sicily is rich in culture and history, so you’ll never get bored when the wind drops. Favignana island, near Lo Stagnone, has an abundance of beautiful beaches to laze around on, or you can take a cable car up to the historical mountain village of Erice, not far from Trapani. The Marsala area is wine country, take a tasting tour and enjoy some of the beverages that put this place on the map. Staying close to base, keep it simple and take in the saltpans and windmills dotted around the lagoon or head around town.