Continent
Europe
Country
Turkey
Next Big City
Istanbul, Izmir
Next Town
Cesme
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Swimmers, None
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
Bystanders, Power lines
Beach Users:
May, June, July, August, September

Sandy beach, nice and soft, no shells, no rocks, no concrete. There is enough space to launch and land kites safely. The beach is about 200m wide and 500m long. Blue flagged, no other sports activities (forbidden from the government) just kitesurfing is allowed.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Normal

Wetsuit is necessary as the water temperature is around 16°C, outside air is hot during the summer (28-32°C). Season starts April until end of October but it is possible to kitesurf during the off-season.

Wind

Best Months:
May, June, July, August, September
Wind Type:
Thermal
Best Direction:
N, NNE, NE
Main Direction:
N, NNE, NE

Usually 4-5 Bft. Constant wind turbo boosting from the Greek island Chios directly to Pirlanta Beach. Mainly winds from N and NE. The bay curves making several directions sideonshore. At the center it's onshore so for the beginners heavy to start.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

From Istanbul and Izmir: take a bus going to Cesme and find accommodation in Cesme or Alacati. From Cesme take one of the `dolmus` (a shared taxi) to the kitebeach which is Pirlanta.

Extra information

Rules
Other

Mainly used by kitesurfers. Kiters have to use a safety leash.

Nightlife

No information