Stay Kite camp Stagnone, Sicily

Contrary to what many people think, kitesurfing is a simple sport that's accessible to everyone if you learn it in the right conditions. And we've got the perfect conditions. Firstly because our spot at Lo Stagnone is particularly and quite simply perfect for kitesurfing lessons, and secondly because in our kitesurfing school we have the experience to help you make rapid progress. Sicily is not only a kitesurfing paradise but also an incredible destination for your holidays, and you can count on us to show you around! Year after year, we've got to know the region better and better (which is how we came to create our Sicily guide) so that we can show you around.

We strongly advise you to hire a car for your stay at Lo Stagnone. Firstly, it will make it easier to get from the airport to the spot, but it will also be very useful once you're there. The hamlet of Birgi (where the spot is located) is a little isolated, with almost no shops and only a few restaurants. The car will therefore be useful for shopping, discovering new restaurants (and there are some very good ones within a radius of a few kilometres) and doing activities other than kitesurfing.
If you haven't hired a car, there are other ways of getting to us from Palermo. You can either take the Salemi bus to Trapani airport (3km from the spot) or the Segesta bus to Trapani centre (about 25 minutes from the spot), or you can book a transfer with a private driver, costing between 80 and 120 euros per journey depending on the number of people. Don't hesitate to contact us to book a transfer.

You don't need to hire a car to get to Lo Stagnone. Taxis and private shuttles run from Trapani airport (Birgi) to the spot. It's a distance of around 6 km and costs 15 to 20 euros one way.
To reach us from Palermo, you can either take the Salemi bus to Trapani airport (3 km from the spot) or the Segesta bus to Trapani centre (around 25 minutes from the spot).
The other option is to book a transfer with a private driver, costing between 70 and 100 euros per journey depending on the number of people.

The easiest and cheapest way to hire a car is through the agencies at the airport. You can use a price comparison tool to see the various prices on offer, but be aware that the cheapest offers are generally not those from agencies located directly in the terminal. You will have to take a shuttle to reach the rental location outside the airport. You will need to take a shuttle bus to reach the rental location outside the airport.
Another important point about car hire in Italy is that you generally need a credit card to collect your vehicle. In France, however, we mainly use debit cards. This can pose a problem when you collect your car, as the hire company may refuse to give you the vehicle or may increase the price.
Many people find themselves stuck late at the airport for this reason and don't end up taking a hire car for double the price originally booked. If you are in any doubt as to whether your bank card is a debit or a credit card, it will be marked as such. If you don't have a credit card, make sure you book with a rental company that accepts debit cards.
There are also car rental companies on site, if you want to rent a car from time to time during your stay. On request, we will send you details of local rental companies from which you can request a quote for one or more days. They can also bring the vehicle to you at the airport.

Chances are you will, and we're counting on it! The kite spot was discovered and has developed over the years in this particular location, precisely because of the wind that blows here.
We're located at the western end of Sicily, where we're mainly exposed to Tramontane, Maestro, Sirocco and Levante. In addition, we can also count on a thermal effect, which increases the northerly winds by a few knots between June and September.
Wind statistics over the course of the season show around 70-80% of days are windy (12 knots or more); on a week's holiday, you can expect 4-5 windy days, 6 or 7 are quite possible, while 3 windy days would be a rare and unlucky week. Below that, it generally doesn't happen.
In months like May or October, we have more days with strong winds than in July or August. But in the warmer months we have thermals and although 30-knot days are rare, 15-18 knots is the norm (perfect for courses).

To find out about future wind conditions at Lo Stagnone, we mainly use the Windguru forecast site. The most accurate model is the 9 km WRF table, but the forecast is only given for 3 days.
The 13 km GFS table gives a 7-day trend, but bear in mind that these forecasts are only reliable for the next 2-3 days. The forecasts are changeable in spring and autumn.
In summer, the thermals work well and the forecasts are more stable.
You can also look at the Windfinder site and consult the Lo Stagnone superforecast.
During the summer months, temperatures fluctuate around 30 degrees, and in midsummer they are closer to 35 degrees. As we're located in a windy area with a coastal breeze, these temperatures are much more bearable than if you were in a city.
Out of season (May, late September, October) the weather can be changeable, still generally warm during the day but cooler in the evening and at night, and it can rain. So before planning your activity, be sure to check the weather forecast.

Fortunately, there aren't many windless days in Lo Stagnone, but when there are, you'll have a wide choice of activities to do near the kitesurfing spot.
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So there are three suggestions in answer to the question:
- visit relics of the past,
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