Kite-Turkey Alacati

Kiteboarding in Alacati, Turkey

Alacati is a charming town located on the Cesme peninsular on Turkey's beautiful Aegean coast. Overlooked by a row of stone windmills, the town's cobbled streets are lined with stone houses, shops and tavernas, and dotted with friendly guesthouses and boutique hotels. The shops sell local crafts, jewellery and antiques; while the village square is filled with market stalls and open-air cafes.

Alacati Bay, 3 km south of the village, has become Turkey's top wind-sport location thanks to its protected, shallow water and strong, reliable wind. It is an established destination for kiteboarders and windsurfers from across Europe and a venue for international competitions, which attract thousands of spectators each summer.

There are many interesting sights and great beaches on the Cesme peninsular and plenty of other things to do.

After dark, there are nightspots to suit all tastes, from friendly tavernas to slick cocktail bars, with a selection of nightclubs and beach bars open until dawn nearby.

In summer, Alacati is popular with Turkish tourists and a small but growing number of European kiteboarders and windsurfers. Outside the main holiday months of July and August, the pace of life is slow and Alacati reverts to being a sleepy Turkish town.