Le Saline (Olbia)

Le Saline (Olbia) is a compact near-Olbia kitesurfing beach with crystal-clear water and generally shallow practice conditions. The launch is straightforward, with space on a broad beach and access aided by a boardwalk/bridge across the salt pans/salt lagoon to reach the water area. Wind is primarily thermal, with common working directions including NE/ENE/E, and summer thermal effects building from the East toward afternoon. Typical kitesurfing wind is around 12–25 knots (often described as roughly 15–25 knots), with reliability described as high during spring and summer months. Afternoon sessions are emphasized by local thermal timing (commonly around 13:00–18:00). Safety at this spot is strongly tied to swimmer separation and access rules. In the summer season, kitesurfing is restricted to designated kite zones and a marked launch lane/corridor, and riders must use the buoy-marked channel for water access while staying outside the buoys. The small lagoon behind the beach is a natural reserve and kiting there is prohibited. Conditions are particularly friendly for beginners due to shallow water and controlled practice zones, while intermediates can use the flat water/pond-adjacent area for freeride, freestyle, and foil progression when winds are appropriate. Overall, it’s a quiet, learning-oriented spot that becomes busier in July and August.