Kitesurfing Licata · Manfria
Agrigento, Sicily, Italy
Wind & Conditions
South-facing beach between Licata and Gela in the Province of Agrigento. Very windy coastal area; IKO-certified kite school at Contrada Tenutella. S–SE Scirocco onshore spring–summer; NW Maestrale cross-offshore autumn. Flat sandy bottom, intermediate. Season Apr–Oct.
About Licata · Manfria
The naval Battle of Phintias took place in 249 BC during the First Punic War near modern Licata, southern Sicily between the fleets of Carthage under Carthalo and the Roman Republic under Lucius Junius Pullus. The Carthaginian fleet had intercepted the Roman fleet off Phintias, and had forced it to seek shelter. Carthalo, who heeded the warning of his pilots about impending storms, retired to the east to avoid the coming weather. The Roman fleet did not take any precautions and subsequently was
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Licata · Manfria.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Saint Louis Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Licata · Manfria?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Licata · Manfria — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Licata · Manfria suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at Licata · Manfria?
South-facing beach between Licata and Gela in the Province of Agrigento. Very... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at Licata · Manfria?
Kite size at Licata · Manfria depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at Licata · Manfria?
Safety at Licata · Manfria depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Licata · Manfria is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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