Torre Queta / Puglia / Italy

Torre Queta beach is located in Bari which lies just below the heel of the boot shape which is Italy. Nestling on Italy's south eastern coast it looks out on to the Adriatic Sea. It is a popular spot for windsurfers and kitesurfers who are at least of intermediate level and ability. The best time to surf here is between the months of April to September although the summer months can get very busy with tourists, and time restrictions may be in force.

It is a small sandy beach with a few rocks scattered around it. It can get very busy with tourists during the summer months, so best to check out time restrictions before you set out. Torre Queta beach is located directly in Bari, towards the south east.

The main wind directions are southerly and variations thereof and all these directions tend to work well. Wind speed can be around 5-15 knots and is fairly constant during the summer. The water quality is crystal clear and conditions are flat to choppy pretty much all of the time with some small waves. The spot is tide independent. The water temperature remains somewhere between 12-26 degrees depending upon the time of year, so you may want to suit up accordingly.

There isn't very much at this part of the beach, except parking. For bars, cafes and shops you need to head into Bari town itself which is well equipped with all that you could need. The nightlife is pretty good here too.

Although this is a reasonably safe spot you do need to be aware of the rocks scattered around the beach and in the water. Also watch out for swimmers in the summer.