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Maddalena Spiaggia / Petrol Beach
Located in Capoterra roughly 15km/30 minutes south of Cagliari along the SS195 toward Pula, this sandy beach nicknamed 'Petrol Beach' (it sits between two oil/gas facilities) is the designated authorized kite spot used May-September when kiting is banned on Cagliari's main Poetto beach.
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Wind
| best months |
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| season notes | Reliable summer thermal sea breeze; the Mistral (NW) is offshore and gusty here, so unfavorable. |
| avg knots | 10-20 |
| wind name | thermal sea breeze |
| direction to shore | side-shore |
| quality | thermal, steady on sunny summer days |
| typical kite sizes | 9-12m |
Water
| type | sandy beach, flat to choppy |
|---|---|
| temp summer c | 25 |
| temp winter c | 15 |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Minimum level beginner; open, uncrowded beach even in high season. |
Launch & crowd
| description | Sandy beach launch, about a 1-minute walk from parking; camper/motorhome parking available |
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| busy months |
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| vibe | much less crowded than Poetto |
Hazards
- seasonal seaweed, especially bothersome for beginners
- offshore/gusty Mistral is unfavorable
Rules
- this is the officially authorized alternative kite zone while Poetto is closed to kiting (May 1 - Sep 30)
Tips
- beaches to the left and right of the main Petrol Beach area are less crowded and still catch the thermal wind
Travel basics
| getting there | via the SS195 highway toward Pula, ~15km/30 min from Cagliari |
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Nearby: Poetto (Cagliari), Chia, Punta Trettu
Sources: kitegeneration.com · kitezone.it