THE BEST SPOTS FOR WINGFOILING, KITING AND WINDFOILING IN SARDINIA
Whether you’re experienced in foiling disciplines or have fallen in love with foiling thanks to the America’s Cup, Sardinia is the place for you. With the first Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta being hosted in Sardinia, at the port city of Cagliari, from the 21-24th May 2026, many thousands of foiling fans are expected.
The regatta will see eight boats from five America’s Cup teams compete in fully equalised AC40 monohull yachts that are capable of speeds in excess of 45 knots. The Bay of Angels, and all along the Lazaretto shoreside will be alive with fans and spectator craft all wanting to see the very best in the world compete on waters renowned as the perfect place for high performance foiling.
The island offers postcard-perfect scenery. Its crystal-clear waters and fine sandy beaches are a natural spectacle and a true feast for the eyes. But Sardinia is not just to be admired—it’s to be fully experienced. In fact, it is home to some of the most internationally renowned spots for board water sports, where you can push your limits.
We asked locals for advice to put together a list of the seven must-visit beaches to fly over the water and play with the wind.
Poetto – Cagliari
One of the best spots for foiling disciplines is right in the city. With its 7km of light sand and turquoise waters, Poetto is easily accessible from the centre. Characterised by relatively flat water and winds from both the thermal Sirocco and the Mistral, it’s a perfect spot even for beginners who want to practice wingfoiling, windfoiling, or kitefoiling.
Chia – Domus De Maria
About 55km from Cagliari, reachable by car or bus along the SS195, the bay of Chia is the jewel of Sardinia’s southwest coast. Built on an ancient Phoenician and later Roman settlements, it is now a destination for outdoor sports enthusiasts, from trekking to mountain biking, with routes revealing stunning coastal views.
Chia is one of the most interesting places for wingfoiling and kitefoiling—a technical spot characterised by prevailing westerly thermal winds. Due to its irregular and often gusty winds, it is suited more to intermediate and advanced riders.
Porto Pino – Sulcis
In the far southwest of Sardinia, 83km from Cagliari, lies the beach of Porto Pino—an exotic paradise with emerald-coloured water, desert-like dunes of fine sand, and Mediterranean scrub. With prevailing Mistral and Libeccio winds, it’s a spot suitable for intermediate riders and, in lighter conditions, also beginners. Here you can enjoy kitefoiling, wingfoiling, and windfoiling. Porto Pino offers wide open spaces and steady winds, making it perfect for long runs.
Capo Mannu – Sinis
Heading north past Oristano, about 125km from Cagliari, you reach the Capo Mannu headland, which gives its name to the northern area of the Sinis Peninsula. The watchtower at the top dates back to 1572 and was built to protect the salt pans and tuna fisheries that once operated off the Oristano coast.
Capo Mannu is one of Europe’s most loved destinations for surfing and windsurfing thanks to its exposure to the Mistral. Its strong and powerful waves make it unsuitable for beginners, but ideal for advanced intermediates. It’s a perfect spot for wave wingfoiling and for advanced kiters.
Cala Pischina – Aglientu
In northern Sardinia, near the border with Santa Teresa di Gallura, about 280km from Cagliari, lies this beautiful cove nestled between two headlands.
This is also a spot recommended for experienced riders, with often rough and challenging sea conditions. Windsurfing is the main discipline practiced here, though skilled wingfoilers are increasingly seen, while kitefoil conditions are rarer.
Porto Pollo – Palau
Between Palau and Santa Teresa Gallura—about 305km from Cagliari—lies a beach with a distinctive shape that connects the mainland to the so-called Isola dei Gabbiani. The area is constantly swept by wind, making it a favorite among windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts. With a dominant Mistral wind, it is suitable for both beginners and advanced riders in wingfoil, windfoil, and kitefoil.
La Cinta – San Teodoro
La Cinta is one of the most famous beaches in San Teodoro, a popular tourist destination in the summer months. The town, in northeastern Sardinia about 250km from Cagliari, has been inhabited since the 17th century, though archaeological finds such as the Nuraghe of Naracheddu show presence dating back to prehistoric times.
Characterised mainly by Mistral and Sirocco winds, the area offers perfect conditions for intermediate and advanced riders, while beginners are not advised. The wide open spaces allow all disciplines to be practiced—from kitefoiling to wingfoiling to windfoiling.
