NAME: UFUK SONMEZ

AGE: August,1980

PROFESSION: Windsurf instructor ( VDWS & TYF )

CONTACT NUMBER: 0090 533 353 04 59

ALAÇATI  / ÇEŞME
TÜRKİYE
GENERAL INFORMATION,

Turkey’s Aegean shores are among the most fascinating and beautiful stretches in the country. The magnificent coastline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, with landscapes of cultivated fields of aniseed, sesame and artichokes dotted with fig and gum trees, will guide you to discover one of the world’s greatest windsurfing destinations in Alaçati bay on the Cesme peninsula.
With its 1.8 kms width, over 5 kms depth, crystal clear waters, azure blue skies, consistent and steady winds, topography and location Alacati is an ideal windsurfing spot in Europe. Both, the very shape of the bay and the thermal water pressures, create steady and consistent winds blowing side-shore from North to South (Poyraz) in summer and from South to North (Lodos) in winter months.
First time windsurfers love the place as the waist-deep and sand covered shallow water area extends for 500 meters from shore into the bay creating perfect conditions for beginners of all ages. Easy recovery from falls adds a new dimension to both teaching and learning to windsurf.
Consistent steady winds, combined with the best equipment ready and all rigged up steps away from the water is also an opportunity for speed or wave lovers not to miss. In summer, the North wind creates perfect conditions for flat-water high-speed windsurfing, whereas in winter the South wind creates waves steady enough even to please the big wave-funs.
As the coastal plain enjoys an exceptionally mild climate, with soft, verdant springs, hot summers, sunny autumns and warm winters marked by occasional showers. For windsurfing and sun-bathing summer months are ideal, but as the Aegean provides a perfect escapes from rigors of a northern winter even in January and February with mild sunny and pleasant days, wave lovers prefer to visit Alaçati in winter to mix and match their Xmas holidays with windsurfing.

ROUTE to ALACATİ

Alaçati is amazing!, not only with its consistent and steady wind, and its architecture, but also with the different means of travelling to get there. You may choose to fly to Izmir and in an hour, you will find yourself setting up your equipment in front of the beautiful bay. If you prefer to drive to Alacati, that is no problem, it will take you a maximum of half an hour's driving from Izmir to Alacati. Finally, you may set sail to Aegean Sea to board Alaçati. Whichever way you prefer, here on this page, you will find detailed information on "how to get to Alacati" as well as some handful tips and tricks to make your trip more enjoyable. Address and contact information of Alaçati Windsurfers' Paradise are also provided.