06 Lug Where to surf in Italy: our tips

Water sports lovers this article is for you: here is where to surf in Italy. All the most beautiful and popular locations for practically this sport and lots of advice from experts.

Those who love surfing often think they have to go far from the Italian coasts to have fun, but we can assure you that this is not the case. There are perfect locations even in Italy, you just need to know and discover them and that’s what we are here for.

Where to surf in Italy: the beaches

The first piece of advice is not to stop at appearances and hearsay. You can surf in Italy, too, and the most hardened fans of the sport, who do not disdain our coasts, know this very well. After all, our peninsula is surrounded by the sea and it is not unthinkable to find the ideal conditions for surfing.

Grab a pen and paper, because we are about to give you some tips worth keeping in mind.

From North to South, there are plenty of surfing destinations in Italy. From Liguria to Sicily, we are here to point out the most beautiful ones and those that are worth a visit.

Let’s start right in Liguria and point out Recco, Varrazze and Levanto. These are three perfect destinations for those who do not want to go as far as Hawaii but want to stay in Italy. Of these, Levanto is known for the power of its waves, which in some cases reach 4 meters.

If you move to the Conero Riviera, we point out Portonovo and, in particular, La Torre. Here nature is wild and the sirocco is able to form beautiful waves as high as 3 meters. Not to be missed if you are in the area.

We land in Tuscany and here there is a big surprise. Did you know that Forte dei Marmi is a popular destination for surfers? Try it to believe, especially in the area of the Wharf.

Santa Marinella is the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea, but it is also called the Mecca of Italian surfing and there are also plenty of surf schools.

For those who want to surf in Italy these are some of the best destinations but not the only ones.

In Sicily we point out Isola delle Femmine, which is another gem for hardened surfers. In particular the bay of Carini is always taken by storm by surfers from Sicily and half of Italy. In Sardinia, on the other hand, we point out what is referred to by many as the Sardinian Bermuda Triangle that incorporates Pischina, Marina and Rena. Here at times the waves are definitely high and one must have a lot of training to be able to tame them.

These are the two major Italian islands and perfect destinations for surfing in Italy without going too far.

As you can see, however, surfing in Italy is possible and indeed is definitely fun. That is why if you love the sport, the destinations mentioned are worth visiting as soon as possible. Of course, you combine the possibility of organizing a beach vacation in Italy with the opportunity to practice the water sport you love most. A real treat for those who are looking for an adventure, sporty but not only, difficult to forget.