Beginners Kitesurfing Holiday Sardinia

Porto Pollo has two beautiful bays created by the promontory of Isola dei Gabbiani, with far reaching views to the archipelago of the Magdalena Islands. Your base here is the Bay of Dolphins popular with kitesurfers and a local school offers all levels of instruction.

Sardinia is one of the most stunning islands in the Mediterranean. A hidden gem! For kitesurfers and non-kitesurfers alike you will find something here for everyone. With white sandy beaches and crystal clear water as fine as the Caribbean, and only a short two hour flight away. Sardinia offers kitesurfers, not only an ideal climate, but also almost perfect wind conditions at least 10 months a year.

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Itinerary / Highlights

CDC Kiteboarding is an Italian run kiteboarding centre based on the bay of Porto Pollo. This part of Sardinia is a fantastic Kitesurf location for all levels from total beginner to easy wave sailing.

Beginner are trained with the boat assisted tuition (English speaking instructor) combined with helmet radios. Starter course are run in groups of up to 4 students and then the more advanced instruction (waterstart upwards) is one private 1-1 basis to ensure maximum progression

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Accommodation Details

PORTO POLLO APARTMENTS
Scattered along the hillside overlooking the archipelago of Magdalena and the bluffs of Corsica, these simple comfortable apartments are in a perfect location just 150 metres from the sailing area. The one and two bedroom apartments all have a kitchen cor

PORTO POLLO VILLAS
Planet offer a range of villas and houses in the Porto Pollo and Porto Rafael region, all within 400 meters of the beach.

HOTEL CALA DI LEPRE
Hotel Cala Di Lepre is a charming resort situated on the outskirts of Palau. It has a strategic position, facing Costa Smeralda. The hotel facilities include a saltwater swimming pool, 2 restaurants, a bar, a wellness centre with sauna, pools and spa services and 2 tennis courts, among others. The hotel is approximately 200 m from the sea, 3 km from Palau and 38 km from the airport of Olbia.

HOTEL CALA DI FALCO
Hotel Cala di Falco Club is ideally located near the beach and only 20 minutes drive from the the windsurfing at Porto Pollo. It is situated in front of the Archipelago La Maddalena and only 300 m from the typical village of Cannigione, with its charming tourist port and numerous shops and boutiques. Separated from the sandy beach by a small road, the hotel is a perfect base in which to explore this stunning area. There are two swimming pools, indoor gym, hard-surface (Mateco) floodlit tennis court, beach volleyball court, French bowls court and games room. From 08/06/08 to 05/09/08 also available 6 days a week mini and junior club for children (4-14 years old) from 09.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 03.30 pm to 06.30 pm, baby-dance after dinner, trainer for gym, group lessons of tennis, aerobics, gymnastics and dancing; sport tournaments, occasional shows and evening entertainment. Internet point (small fee payable), piano bar on the terrace, outdoor amphitheatre for events and shows and outdoor children´s play area. The hotel offers excellent cuisine - both local and international - in its two restaurants.

COLONNA GRAND HOTEL CAPO TESTA
Colonna Grand Hotel Capo Testa is on a splendid rocky headland which forms part of the far north of Sardinia . It is rich in small bays with clear water. A narrow strip links Colonna Grand Hotel Capo Testa to Santa Teresa di Gallura. The hotel has its own private beach, swimming pool, fitness corner and scheduled free shuttle-bus from the hotel to Santa Teresa di Gallura. The two restaurants are located in front of the sea, with wonderful views of the bay. Also, there are two bars, the lobby bar and La Terrazza Bar with an open-air veranda facing the bay and the pool bar Beach Bar, by the open-air swimming pool which has live music every evening.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

All holidays are bespoke and can leave on any date (subject to availability). The price quoted above will vary dependent on departure date, hotel & selected course. Course and rental options include:

3 HOUR STARTER COURSE £ 179
6 HOUR BEGINNER COURSE £ 228
3 HOUR ONE TO ONE WATERSTART INSTRUCTION £ 155

RENTAL
1 WEEK RENTAL (MUST BE SAILING UP WIND / IKO LEVEL III) £ 280
2 WEEK RENTAL (MUST BE SAILING UP WIND / IKO LEVEL III) £ 450
1 HOUR PRIVATE LESSON (PER HOUR) £ 73

Prices do not include kit insurance that can normally be arranged locally at approx 35 euro.

Most kitesurf schools will only rent equipment if you are iko level iii or equivalent (riding up wind). Some school will rent to level ii kitesurfers but may charge a 30% supplement for 'supervised rental.'

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