During the first episode of Wind Driven Journey, we visit the most famous spot of Northern Sardinia - Porto Pollo. Porto Pollo is one of the most famous places for windsurfing in Sardinia, with it land spit towards the small island of Sola dei Gabiani, the spot gets divided in two types of conditions.

Conditions in Mistral (westerly) winds:

Towards the West side you have the choppy side where its good for freestyle and bump & jump. The wind is the most consistent here and almost all footage during this clip is filmed on this side. On the Eastern side the water is flat which makes it ideal for beginners or learning new tricks. As it comes over the land spit the wind is a bit more gusty because of the dunes and the surf club on the beach but with slalom gear or bigger freeride gear you would definitely enjoy the flat water more! Due to it's almost perfect location the spot can be sailed in almost any wind direction however Westerly wind is most common and also the best due to the "street of Bonifacio" which gives the wind an extra kick on sunny days.

Best period is spring and autumn. During winter it still can be very good but temperatures stay around 12°C during January, February and March when it's windy and the wind feels cold from the West. In summer the island gets flooded by Italian tourists so if you prefer more of a quite holiday, summer might not be the best moment to visit Sardinia.

There are plenty of accommodation possibilities close by the spot, in the villages Porto Pollo and Barrabisa there are plenty of rental houses which are within 15 minutes driving distance and you have Palau where you can stay as well and have all shops close by. Besides that free camping is allowed in most places and only gets more restricted in summer (but still allowed) as you have to start paying for parking on the 1st of June at Porto Pollo.

On a windless day its worth to visit Capo Testa and the Valley of the Moon. Some of the first drone shots in the clips are made here and the scenery is absolutely amazing, just like so many other places on Sardinia! Definitely worth a drive around with its stunning combination of mountains and Caribbean looking beaches.

- Dieter van der Eyken B-35