VISAS: Generally not required for stays of up to 90 days; some nationalities will need a Schengen visa. More information can be found in this guide. CURRENCY: EUR PRICES: Beer: €1-2 Food: Lunch €3-10 Accommodation: €15-80 pp Kite Lessons: 6H €310 Kite Gear rental: €60 for a day LANGUAGE: Italian INTERNET: Wifi freely available TRAVEL ADVICE: If you want to explore the lagoon and Sicily further, a rental car is advisable. Check this Lonely Planet guide for detailed health and insurance advise while traveling to Marsala, Sicily. TEMPERATURE: The most popular and warmest season is from May to September, where due to the shallowness of the lagoon and the mild weather condition, you can kite in a rash vest or a short wetsuit. In the colder month, a wetsuit is recommended as the water temperature can drop to 15°C / 59 °F.

NEAREST TOWN: Marsala or Trapani NEAREST CITY: Palermo NEAREST AIRPORT: Trapani Birgi [TPS] 10 min, Palermo International [PMO] 1h. Once at the airport, you will need to take a taxi, ask your accommodation provider to organise a reputable transfer or grab one at the airport. Most accommodations are at the beachfront or walking distance to the beach. GETTING AROUND: Taxis are cheap and readily available when needed. Alternatively, rent a bike from the kite centre or accommodation provider; for further exploring, rent a car from the airport.

Unique thermal wind conditions, created by the temperature difference between the cold open sea and the shallow lagoon, provides over 300 windy days per year and the warm Italian weather, makes this place great for all year kiting. The main wind direction is Mistral, which hits the kite lagoon from the North-West providing the butter flat water due to the position of the ‘salina’ wall (salt plains), while in other days you will get the warm Sirocco wind that comes from the South-East. The thermals winds are most reliable in autumn and spring, where the wind tends to get stronger, while the summers are warm and heating of the lagoon creates regular thermic wind perfect for 9-12m kites. WIND DIRECTIONS: N, NW, W, SW, S WINDIEST MONTHS: High Season: June, July, August, September. Mid Season: April, May, October.

There are no such rules, just a common sense - more advanced riders are expected to ride further out from the beach and allow space for the less advanced riders and students. Hazards - some parts of the lagoon can be shallow; muddy and silt covered bottom and some reeds, that can cause cuts or irritation on the skin. For beginners is recommended to kite in a wetsuit or surf leggings and booties. *If you need kite related service like kite repairs, lessons or beach assistance it is recommended to choose resorts that provide these services. ** It is always recommended to seek additional knowledge about the spot from local kite school or qualified instructors.