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Alacati is a kiteboarding spot near Izmir in Turkey, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, S, SW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Izmir |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, S, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 38.2483, 26.3861 |
About Alacati
Flat surface, choppy waves. Waves are not big, max. 1 meter. 2sqm kilometer big bay, with about 500x400m shallow area. Special, shallow beginners area. Small waves with South winds.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Alacati?
The best time to kite Alacati is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N, NE, S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Alacati offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, S, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Alacati?
Go to Izmir, Adnan Menderes Airport. Take the bus to Alacati. Or you can take a bus from Izmir airport to Cesme. It takes 1 hour. From Cesme to Alacati you can take a taxi or minibus to the surfing clubs in Alacati, it takes 20 min. There is minibus every hour from downtown Alacati to the beach.
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6 kite schools operate in Turkey. See kite schools in Turkey →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.