San Giuliano

San Giuliano is a sheltered bay located on the northern coast of Sicily near Palermo. The spot faces northwest into the Tyrrhenian Sea, with rocky points protecting the northern and southern flanks. This is a small bay environment with moderate urban development along the shoreline, including port facilities visible in the southern section. The spot suits beginner to early-intermediate kiters due to protected conditions and relatively small fetch distance. Side-shore winds from the northeast provide the safest rigging geometry. However, low wind reliability (11.8%) and marginal average wind speeds (7.4 knots) mean sessions are inconsistent. Water conditions feature rough-chop rather than organized swell, limiting wave riding progression. Key considerations include avoiding the industrial port area and rocky outcrops, maintaining awareness of boat traffic, and understanding that this bay experiences weak thermals typical of Mediterranean summer conditions. Best sessions occur during winter cold front passages when northeasterly winds strengthen. The shallow bay water provides good safety margins for learners but restricts riding range.