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