Lillatro / Spiagge Bianche
The beach’s colour differs from the normal dark Tuscan beach: it is white! A soda factory’s run-off water has simply bleached the sand over the last decades. No one really knows if the discharge is an actual threat to humans. However, families, swimmers, surfers, kiters, windsurfers are all frequently coming here to enjoy the pristine conditions. On the north side of the bay towards Lillatro are several reef breaks that excel in north west wind. Rocks and surfers mean it is experienced riders only! Further south and into the bay the conditions are mellower. During summer thermal northwest conditions mean this area is frequented a lot. Strong south wind will produce nice port tack conditions. A lot of options for everyone, always worth checking out!
Conditions – Wind: S and NW, waveriding, freeride.
Vada
The surf spot Vada sits between the huge factory and the village and is known for its broad variety of conditions. North of the little jetty in front of the ‘Centro Kite-Windsurf Vada’ strong south to south west winds will create solid side to side onshore conditions. The further you travel north into the bay the smaller and mellower the waves get. Even when Vada is big it is still rather easy to sail as the beach runs smoothly underneath the surface. Between the jetty and the long pier, conditions are even more user friendly. All the big waves break far outside and in the inside the small waves that come through are ideal for freestyle or bump and jump. In thermal north west winds Vada is also great for free riding as the wind is a bit stronger than at other places. Vada is a regional classic and you will always find other windsurfers here, only parking is limited!
Conditions – Wind: N to S (westerly sector), waveriding, bump and jump, freestyle, freeride.