Hang Loose Beach

Via Pesce e Anguille, 88048 Gizzeria Lido CZ, Italy
(+39) 3389511693
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www.hangloosebeach.it

Located in Calabria, southern Italy, Hang Loose Beach is a lively watersports destination offering excellent wingfoiling conditions from spring through summer. With a dedicated watersports centre, sandy beach, camping, beachfront accommodation, restaurants, bars and plenty of activities, it combines reliable afternoon winds with a vibrant beach-club atmosphere. Perfect for riders looking for great sessions, authentic Italian food and a little nightlife.

INTRODUCTION

At Hang Loose Beach, in Italy’s extreme southwest, there is a wingfoil, kitesurf and windsurf school and rental, with showers and compressors, test center and surf shop, beach club, kids area, restaurant, bar and disco, as well as basketball and beach volleyball areas. Then there is also a camping area and a “Volkswagen Village” where you can pitch up right next to the beach.

WHAT MAKES THEM DIFFERENT

Famously known as the ‘toe’ of Italy’s ‘boot’, the Calabria region is fantastic yet one of Italy’s least visited regions. It’s an ideal spot for wingfoiling, with perfect wind every day from April until August. As well as the fantastic foiling conditions you can also expect delicious Italian food and an exceptionally vibrant night life.

CONDITIONS

At Hang Loose there is a sandy beach with a clear launch. If you head off the front or downwind from there, then you’ll find many kilometers of completely empty beach. The wind blows around 17 knots each day from around midday until 7pm.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

April to August is the best season for wingfoiling with a warm air temperature, around 20 degrees in April and May, 25 degrees in June, and 30 degrees in July and August. September to October can be great, but with less predictable wind. Sometimes the Sirocco winds blow, and sometimes it’s the Mistrals.

ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES

If you fancy exploring you can visit the Aeolian Islands by boat, check out the Sila Mountain, or visit Pizzo and Tropea towns. Staying on the water, SUPing, canoeing, sailing, snorkeling and fishing are all possible. Or stay put and practice basketball, skateboarding or beach volleyball at Hang Loose.