Ai Landini (Imperia)

Ai Landini is a low-profile kitesurfing spot located just south of Diano Marina, at the pier on the cape near the base of Capo Berta. Riders use it mainly for Libeccio (southwest) and Scirocco (southeast) wind events, which typically come with chop and small-to-medium waves, alongside a very technical launch environment. The biggest challenge is the constrained launch: a very narrow beach squeezed between rocks and the pier/mole, with shoreline hazards including large rocks and tetrapods. Because of this, the spot is consistently described as not suitable for beginners—self-launching is specifically discouraged due to the narrowness and obstacle layout. Watch for the mole and rocks near the shore, and expect that conditions can feel more difficult during high water or swell when the usable space is reduced. Wind access is seasonal. Reported best months range from April through November, while another dataset highlights more specific wind-month clustering (notably March/April and October/November) and characterizes wind reliability as seasonal/frontal. In summer, sea-breeze/thermal influence is described as weak at this spot and usually not sufficient for kitesurfing without hydrofoils, even though a regional afternoon thermal window exists. Safety-wise, there are additional seasonal constraints during the summer bathing period (typically May–September), when kitesurfing is restricted during daylight hours to protect swimmers; winter and mid-season are described as best when the area is less crowded. The nearest hospital is in Imperia; lifeguards are not reported at the spot, so riders should plan conservatively given limited rescue availability.