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Akyaka
Flat Spot
Water: Crystal Clear
Beach: Sand
Level: beginner
Description of Akyaka (Turkey)
Akyaka is one of the world's most windproof kite spots. Every day around 11 a thermal wind starts which typically lasts until late afternoon or sunset. Since the wind is thermal, it does NOT appear on weather forecasts and even if it can blow more than 10m/s, it will not appear on a weather forecast. The wind is mostly steady, consistent, and not gusty. Akyaka is known as one of the best beginner spots in all of Europe. This is, among other things, due to onshore winds and a nice sandy bottom you can walk for about 150m out. Akyaka also creates the ideal conditions for the seasoned kitesurfer with world-class conditions for foil, freeride, and freestyle.
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Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd.
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Suggested Equipment
Beginning and end of the season a wetsuit can be appreciated. In the main season lycra or shorts is enough.
Dangers
No dangers.
Other info
Yoga, Stand Up Paddeling, Kayak, Tourist Attractions, Amazing cuisine, Amazing nature, waterfall trip
Location
Closest City
Akyaka
How to get There
Dalaman airport is 60 min away. Bodrum airport is 1.5 hours away.
Access
Walking from the town or with taxi.
Wind Conditions
Wind Range
From 12 to 20 Knots
% of Windy days per month
Main wind directions
Forecast on windy.com
Local Kitesurfing Schools
Following you can find links to the page of the kitesurfing schools which operate on this spot. From there you can contact them through our form or directly via email or phone (if it was provided by them on the page).