Kitesurfing Holiday in Alacati

Alaçati, on the Cesme peninsula of Turkey, opposite the Greek island of Chios and on the same latitude as Athens, is a perfect surfing spot on Turkey's Aegean shores. Until recently, Alaçati was a sleepy little village populated by fishers, craftsmen and farmers; now they share it with many enthusiastic kiters and windsurfers.

The combination of consistent winds and a very safe, nearly 500-m- long and 400-m-wide shallow section with completely flat water makes Alaçati an extremely attractive destination for beginners. Your learning curve is guaranteed to be steep here, and prices for accommodation and meals are more than reasonable.

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Itinerary / Highlights

THE WIND
The wind in Alacati is an accelerated meltemi that is funnelled through the hills. A local thermal effect caused by the dry hills heating up increases the strength. It has wind the whole year, with the strongest and most reliable in summer.

THE KITESURFING
The combination of constant wind and a very safe shallow section with completely flat water make Alacati an extremely attractive destination for beginner kitesurfers. Sky Riders kite boat takes you daily to the best and safest spot. Unfortunately the local coast guard has limited the kiting area so the area is only suitable for those on beginner courses, as kit storage and local boat transport is only provided for those people on courses.

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Accommodation Details

HOTEL SUZER SUN DREAMS (HALF BOARD)
The Suzer Hotel is a good standard hotel which has been fully renovated for the 2008 season. It is very conveniently located just 300m from the windsurf centre. All rooms are air conditioned with a balcony, fridge, phone and TV.

HOTEL ILERI
The Ileri Hotel is located in Ilica, 50 m from the beach. There is a shuttle bus to the windsurf centre (approx. 7 km). The central location on the busy beach road from Ilica means that a certain amount of traffic noise is unavoidable in the high season.

SHERATON HOTEL (HALF BOARD)
The Sheraton Cesme Hotel, Resort and Spa is a luxurious new beachfront resort on the Ilica coast of the Aegean Sea, nearby the picturesque resort town of Cesme and 85 kilometres west of Izmir

WINDSURFERS PENSION
The guesthouse is located on a hill above the bay of Alacati with astonishing view. The harbour is nearby. The guesthouse is about 300m before One Resort Ephesus. You can easily walk from the guesthouse to Club Mistral in 5 minutes.

ALACATI BEACH RESORT
This newly opened luxury accommodation provides a new standard in Alacati ideal for those looking for a high standard of beach front accommodation close to Club Mistral Windsruf / kitesurf centre.

VILLA FOR A
Built as a small boutique hotel and with stone architecture the Villa Fora offers you a beautiful home from home with its 10 en-suite rooms with air conditioning. The beach is just a short bus ride from outside the hotel.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

All holidays are bespoke and can leave on any date (subject to availability). The price quoted above will vary dependent on departure date, hotel & selected course. Course and rental options include:

10 HOUR IKO STARTER COURSE £ 250
6 HOUR IKO WATER START COURSE £ 170
6 HOUR IKO BOARD WORK PROGRESSION COURSE £ 170
4 HOURS SEMI PRIVATE COURSE £ 250

RENTAL
1 WEEK RENTAL (2008 NORTH KIT) £ 205
2 WEEK RENTAL (2008 NORTH KIT) £ 320
2 hours Private lessons with IKO instructor £ 135

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