Overview

Nido d'Aquila (Eagle's Nest) is a kitesurf spot on the northeast coast of La Maddalena island, in the famous Maddalena Archipelago national park. Set among the stunning pink granite landscapes of this protected UNESCO-listed area, the spot benefits from the Maestrale (northwest) and Levante (southeast) funnelled through the island channels. The water is extraordinarily clear and the scenery is among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. Access is via ferry from Palau.

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Nido d'Aquila - Isola Maddalena: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

85h

in August · 14 rideable days

The season runs from May to September, peaking in August: 12 rideable days a month and 85 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is January, at 3.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 65%13-20 knots · 29%21-30 knots · 6%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 14 °C. The wettest month is January, with 78 mm.

Monthly averages: Nido d'Aquila - Isola Maddalena

Monthly averages — Nido d'Aquila - Isola Maddalena — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	3.5	21 h	14 °C	78 mm
February	8.0	33 h	15 °C	59 mm
March	10.5	45 h	16 °C	49 mm
April	8.5	56 h	18 °C	42 mm
May	10.0	51 h	22 °C	27 mm
June	12.0	74 h	27 °C	3 mm
July	13.0	76 h	30 °C	2 mm
August	14.0	85 h	30 °C	3 mm
September	11.0	66 h	25 °C	25 mm
October	7.5	37 h	22 °C	60 mm
November	7.5	33 h	18 °C	46 mm
December	6.5	41 h	15 °C	66 mm

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Technical details of Nido d'Aquila - Isola Maddalena spot

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, WNW, NW.

Depending on conditions: N, S, NNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

Parking

Parking in La Maddalena town, then access on foot or by bicycle. Ferry from Palau (15 min). In high season, use early morning ferries to avoid crowds. No facilities at the spot.

Hazards

National park regulations — strictly respect navigation limits and protected areas. Boat traffic from the La Maddalena ferries and tourist vessels. Rocky shores all around — identify sandy entry points carefully. Wind can accelerate around the island headlands.

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