Marina de Vecchiano
Marina de Vecchiano is located a little bit further off the beaten track and just north of the river Serchio. The access road is narrow and cars more than 1.90 metres are officially not allowed. During summer the spot gets busy with sunbathers and parking can get difficult. However, in off-season, you can have the beach almost to yourself. In all westerly wind directions small waves break along the beach, perfect for jumps. Straight south or north winds are side shore. The chilled atmosphere and steady winds also welcome free riders warmly. As there are no jetties you can cruise along the beach in a straight west wind and really enjoy the view. If the wind doesn´t show up at all, Pisa is just a few kilometres away.
Conditions – Wind: S-N (westerly sector), freeride, mellow waveriding, bump and jump.
Calambrone
Calambrone sits north of the industrial harbour of Livorno. Therefore, water quality is not the best. Because of the flat vegetation the wind is normally very steady. Even south east can be sailed; in strong south or south west it is time to unpack the wave board. The mellow waves break on sand. Calamvrone is mostly known for its relaxed beginner and free ride conditions. The windsurf, kite and catamaran school – Oasi del Mare – provides a good setup if you need a lesson or equipment.
Conditions – Wind: E-W, freeride, mellow waveriding.
Livorno / Tre Ponti
The city spot of Livorno, Tre Ponti, is located two kilometres south of the harbour. When you drive past the spot and the conditions are not there you would not expect that this little rock formation can live up to its name as a regional classic. Especially in Scirocco winds from south east to south, Tre Ponti turns on with side to side off conditions and powerful waves that peel over a rocky shelf. The water access is not that easy: ten metres from shore are shallow rocks that can only be passed through a tiny channel that is marked by buoys. Best is to ask locals for advice before you enter the water. You can park at the main street and rig on the green area next to the spot. Due to the obstacles within the water and the powerful waves, Tre Ponti attracts more experienced wave sailors.
Conditions – Wind: SE-S, waveriding, down-the-line.