Alacati - Turkey from its best and windiest side

Located on the Cesme Peninsula, opposite the Greek island Chios, Alacati is the perfect surf spot in the Turkish Aegean Sea. Who wouldn't dream of racing over flat, turquoise water with constant wind?

Izmir is only a 3 hour flight away, and the transfer to Alacati only takes one hour.

Alacati is known as the “St. Tropez of Turkey” and its historical town with numerous cafés and terraces is very appealing. In nearby Cesme, several shops and boutiques invite you to shop to your hearts content.

Why not take a relaxing hot bath in thermal springs after an exhausting and busy day windsurfing?

In case the wind machine takes a break and you are interested in culture as well as sports, some famous places can be easily reached from here: Ephesus, Pamukkale, Troy, Assos and many more.

Our insider tips:

• Shopping in Cesme
• Bathing in the thermal springs
• Sunset sailing trip
• Market in Alaçati

The spot in Alacati
As a result of all the windsurfers, kite-surfing is forbidden in front of the centre, so throughout the day we make regular trips to the kite-lagoon which is around 10 minutes away and perfect for practicing your new moves.

The lagoon is a perfect for learners and improvers, the ideal spot to benefit from our professional instructors. The combination of constant wind and shallow water makes Alacati a particularly good spot for kite-surfers of all abilities. Two lifeboats and a lifeguard team are always on duty to ensure maximum safety for you. Every year, we offer you the very latest North Kiteboarding equipment. 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.

Wind and waves
The famous Meltemi blows from a northerly direction 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 fall, the Poyras is the prevailing wind. It comes from the south. At this time, nice small waves break in the bay. Even on days with strong wind, beginners and intermediates can enjoy moderate wind conditions in the morning and afternoon.

The center
Our centre is situated on an approximately 70 m long beach and is about 60 m back from the shore. The building is protected from the wind and offers plenty of space; it also has showers, changing rooms and toilets. Murat's cosy beach restaurant offers meals and snacks if your stomach rumbles during in-between-surfing periods.