Argentela

Argentela is a sheltered bay located on the Côte d'Azur in southeastern France, characterized by a northwest-facing coastline with a curved sandy beach backed by dense forest and scrubland. The bay offers protected waters ideal for learning, with the natural amphitheater formation providing wind shadowing from certain directions. Water conditions are typically light with minimal swell exposure due to the bay's orientation and limited fetch. The spot works best with northeasterly to easterly winds that blow parallel to the shore, providing consistent side-shore conditions. Rocky formations at the southern point and shallow areas near the beach require attention to launching and landing zones. This spot suits beginners and intermediate riders seeking calm, manageable conditions in a scenic Mediterranean setting. The low wind reliability (13.3%) and modest average wind speed (6.7 knots) suggest this location is more suitable for light-wind practice than progression in stronger conditions. Best visited during periods of stable pressure systems bringing sustained wind from the favorable northeast quadrant.