What to Pack for Your Lo Stagnone Sicily Kitesurfing holidays
What to pack for a trip to Lo Stagnone? A list of things most people forget
Tickets bought? Accommodation booked? Forecast checked for the thirtieth time? Great. There is one more stage that can ruin the beginning of your vacation – packing.
Over the years, I’ve seen it all. People who arrived without a charger, without documents for the car rental, without sunscreen, and even without a swimsuit.
That’s why I’ve prepared a list of things that are truly useful during a trip to Lo Stagnone.
Documents and payments
Let’s start with the basics. Before you leave, check:
- your ID card or passport,
- driving license (if you plan to rent a car),
- payment card,
- booking confirmations,
- travel insurance.
It sounds trivial, but these are exactly the things that most often get left on the kitchen table.
High-SPF sunscreen
If there is one thing I recommend to everyone without exception, it is a good sunscreen. The Sicilian sun can be much stronger than it seems on the first day. Especially when you spend a few hours on the water. Many guests realize this, unfortunately, a bit too late.
Sunglasses
Not just any kind. Preferably ones that really protect your eyes. The combination of sun and light reflecting off the water makes sunglasses an essential piece of daily equipment.
A cap or hat
It sounds inconspicuous, but it makes a huge difference while sightseeing or waiting for the wind. Especially in July and August.
A sweatshirt for the evenings
This is one of the things people forget most often. During the day, the temperature can exceed 30 degrees, but in the evening – especially in May, June, or October – a light sweatshirt or thin jacket comes in handy. Especially if you are planning dinner by the water.
Water shoes
Are they mandatory? No. Are they useful? Definitely. Some parts of the lagoon have harder ground or seashells, which is why many people simply feel more comfortable in them.
A charging adapter?
Fortunately, no. Italy uses the same plug standards as Poland, so you don’t need to take any adapters. That’s one less thing to pack.
Powerbank
It sounds like a gadget, but it often turns out to be very practical. Photos, videos, wind forecasts, maps, and messengers drain the phone battery quickly. Especially during all-day trips.
Cash
Although most places accept payment cards, there are still small shops, local bars, or family restaurants where cash is welcome. You don’t have to take large amounts, but a few euros in your wallet often come in handy.
What to pack for kitesurfing?
If you have your own equipment, the list will obviously be longer. If you are planning training or rentals on-site, all you need is:
- swimsuit,
- towel,
- lycra or UV shirt,
- sunglasses,
- sunscreen.
You will find the rest on-site without any problems.
What is not worth taking?
After years of working in Lo Stagnone, I’ve noticed one interesting thing. People always pack too much. Really. Most clothes come back home unused. Life in Sicily is simple. During the day, swimsuits, shorts, and flip-flops rule. In the evening, something light and comfortable is enough. You don’t need a suitcase full of things “just in case”.
The most important thing to pack
Finally, I left something that you won’t find on any list. Leave some room for spontaneity.
The best memories from Sicily very rarely come from a meticulously planned schedule. It’s usually an accidentally discovered restaurant, a sunset watched with newly met people, or a spontaneous trip to a place that wasn’t in the plans. It’s worth leaving some space for things like that, too.
Ciao, it’s Marti 👋