Caranca

📍 Genova, Nice (France), Italy · Kiteboarding spot

Caranca is a kiteboarding spot near Genova, Nice (France) in Italy, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in April, May.

Country	Italy
Nearest town	Genova, Nice (France)
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best months	April, May
Coordinates	43.7845, 7.6305

About Caranca

Small to medium waves with a SW or S wind, and difficult shore break for beginners. Flat to choppy water with other directions. Flat behind the mole in west winds. Shallow area.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Caranca?

The best time to kite Caranca is April, May.

How do I get to Caranca?

From San Remo westwards on A10 to Caranca.

Hazards at Caranca

Mole.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Caranca?

12 kite schools operate in Italy. See kite schools in Italy →

Other kite spots near Caranca

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Arma di Taggia · 18 km · Genova, Nice (France)
Spaggia d'Oro · 33 km · Genova, Nice (France)
La Rabbina · 36 km · Genova, Nice (France)
Ai Landini · 38 km · Genova, Nice (France)

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.