The shimmering turquoise water sheltered bay of Alacati is a perfect spot for learners and improvers. The combination of constant wind and flat shallow water (500-m-long and 400-m-wide shallow section) makes Alacati a particularly good spot for kite-surfers of all abilities.
The region's many open thermal springs invite you to relax after your kitesurfing excursions, and you can also get a massage if you wish, or you can choose out of a big variety of bars and restaurants to spend your evening at.
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From all over the world, the easiest way to get to Alacati is to fly to Istanbul. There are daily flights to Istanbul from most countries. From there, Turkish Airlines operates daily connections to Izmir, or even twice a day during peak season, from June to mid-September. From most European countries, there are usually also once-a-week direct flights to Izmir. This route is served by charter airlines and can be booked through Öger Tours or Öger Türk Tours. Turkish Airlines, too, operates daily connections from the European countries, but they are scheduled flights and usually very expensive.
Coming from Izmir Airport:
Leave the airport and follow the sign to IZMIR at the first fork.
Drive in this direction for about 12 km (lots of lights and intersections - but stay on this road).
After about 12 km, follow the sign marked "CESME".
Stay on the motorway feeder road and continue to follow the signs to CESME.
After the toll station, it is about 70km to ALACATI.
Take exit marked ALACATI.
Toll: 1 500 000 TL (approx. 1 €)
After the toll station, there is a roundabout; follow sign to ALACATI.
The road ascends a hill and goes past Alacati to a side-street on the left. Take this street and follow the signs marked "Majestic Süzer Hotel".
After 6 km, you will arrive at the Club Mistral/Skyriders centre on the left, which is also signposted on the road.
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Respect the Windsurfing zone. The Kitezone is separated from it, take a car or a boat to get there.
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[70% >= 4bf]
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The famous Meltemi blows from the north from early June to late September. Usually, the wind is somewhat less strong in the morning, intensifies in the course of the day, before again waning slightly, towards evening. In spring and autumn, the Poyras is the prevailing wind. It blows sideshore from the right and brings nice little waves to Alaçati, which break in the bay.
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Day activities:
Boat trip, shopping in Cesme, thermal springs, rent mountain bikes & scooter, baazar market, excursions
shopping in Çesme
bathing in the thermal springs
sunset sailing trip
market in Alaçati
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BBQ at the center, Fish restaurant,nightlife in Cesme
