Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Turkey |
Next Big City |
Izmir |
Next Town |
Bodrum, Ortakent |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Swimmers |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water. Packed with swimmers during summer.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Sandy beach with lots of tourists.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Normal |
Surfable all year. Spring to fall no wetsuit needed but during winter.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, November, December |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
S |
Main Direction: |
N, S, NW, NNW |
Usually offshore winds from NW and N, gusty. Best in South winds during winter time.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
Close to Bodrum. Drive east to Ortakent, then follow signs to the beach.
Extra information
During summer only possible for windsurfers. During winter with South winds kitesurfing possible.
Nightlife
Good nightlife in Bodrum.