KiteGlobePirlanta Beach
Pirlanta Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Istanbul, Izmir in Turkey, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Istanbul, Izmir |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 38.2849, 26.2501 |
About Pirlanta Beach
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.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Pirlanta Beach?
The best time to kite Pirlanta Beach is May, June, July, August, September, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Pirlanta Beach offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Pirlanta Beach?
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.
Hazards at Pirlanta Beach
Swimmers, None.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.