WINDSURFING HOLIDAYS 2008

Alaçati, on the Cesme peninsula, opposite the Greek island of Chios and on the same latitude as Athens, is a perfect windsurfing spot on Turkey's Aegean shores. Until recently, Alaçati was a sleepy little village populated by fishers, craftsmen and farmers; now they share it with many enthusiastic windsurfers. The combination of consistent winds and a very safe, nearly 500-m- long and 400-m-wide shallow section with completely flat water makes Alaçati an extremely attractive destination for windsurfing beginners, intermediates, speed and manoeuvre experts. Your learning curve is guaranteed to be steep here, and prices for accommodation and meals are more than reasonable. Overall, this makes Alaçati an extremely attractive destination for windsurfers and kitesurfers of all skills levels.

Who doesn't dream of blasting in steady winds across perfectly flat, shimmering turquoise water? A flight of only 3 hours takes you to Izmir and the 90 km transfer to Alaçati Windsurfing paradise is a comfortable trip taking only 1 hour.

Our Club Mistral windsurfing centre is located approximately 60 m from the shore. Its cosy and appealing design allow you to find perfect relaxation here during in-between-windsurfing periods and you can also satisfy your hunger, if necessary.

Who doesn't enjoy a hot bath after an exhausting day filled with windsurfing? Off to the thermal springs, and relaxation is guaranteed! Alaçati is also known as "Turkey's Saint Tropez", and its historical centre, with its cafés and pleasant patios, is very inviting. Nearby Cesme offers a number of stores and boutiques luring you to stroll and shop. When the wind machine takes a break and you are culture aficionados, you can easily reach famous sites from here, including Ephesus, Pamukkale, Troy, Assos and many more.

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