Most people would be able to point to Sardinia on an unmarked map, sitting as it does in the Mediterranean Sea between Italy, Spain, and Tunisia, just to the south of Corsica. Equally known are its beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear water, and amazing coastal drives. What you may not know is that Sardinia is also constantly hit by swells, which makes it ideal for those in search of wave stand up paddle havens.
Sardinia was love at first sight for us; we really enjoyed the nice people, perfect conditions and Italian food. We normally try to stay away from touristy places and go in search of quiet, friendly spots. It was also a great place for us to find a quiet beach to stay overnight with our Mercedes Marco Polo van, star gazing. It always fascinates me that when you look up and see what we call the Milky Way, you’re only seeing a part of it. In fact, all the stars we can see are in the Milky Way, our own galaxy.
There are many stand up paddle spots sprinkled all over Sardinia, but the west and south had the pick of the litter for us because we were able to kitesurf and windsurf in the afternoon. There is a vast choice of amazing beaches and bays to explore; you can go on beautiful flatwater tours and the coast offers easy wave conditions. Yes, the sand really is that white and the sea is the bluest blue. Our favorite spots are the following.
Porto Paglia For Surf This is the ideal beach for those who want to have an authentic experience in direct contact with nature, there are no restaurants or cafés on the beach. You will instead be met with the sound of the waves surfing up the golden beach, the dense growth of evergreen shrubs around the sandstone cliff reflected in the clear seawater. The seafloor is sandy and the waves are good for beginners and intermediate riders.
This story is from the Issue 26 - Autumn 2019 edition of SUP International.
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