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Punta Pellaro is a kiteboarding spot near Reggio di Calabria in Italy, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, W, NW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Reggio di Calabria |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 38.0206, 15.6388 |
About Punta Pellaro
The water is not too choppy, sometimes 1.5 meter waves due to changing of the current. No shallow water, after 2-3 m you can't stand anymore. Discover kitesurfing at Punta Pellaro, Italy. Reliable thermal wind, 18–30 knots, choppy water and a long season from April to October in the Strait of Messina.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Punta Pellaro?
The best time to kite Punta Pellaro is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, when the N, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Punta Pellaro offers open ocean conditions with N, W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Punta Pellaro?
Fly to Reggio Calabria airport (REG) in Southern Italy, Calabria. The spot is 7-8 km south of the airport. Follow the SS106 southbound to Taranto. You will find 2 traffic lights: first is called 'Pellaro'; second is called 'Pellaro' again. Turn right at this second traffic light. At the end of the road turn left and then keep the right following the beach. By car from the North via Milano, Roma, Salerno to the end of A3 to Reggio Calabria. After exit called 'Porto' follow the direction to 'Taranto'. Pass the airport sign and follow the direction you find in the previous paragraph. By train: Arrive at Reggio Calabria Centrale and the take the train to Pellaro (10mins far). Pellaro rail station is 800m north of the spot.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.