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URLA,TURKEY
THE LOWDOWN
Urla is not only amazing for kiting –
with a world class spot, a huge, shallow
lagoon, and lots of flatwater options
– it is also very easy to reach, in
the middle of one of the most beautiful
areas of Turkey, with plenty to do in
the vicinity!
KITING SET UP
The spot is big, at about two kilometers
long, with flat waters the whole length,
side-shore winds, and shallow waters.
It’s super safe, with no underwater
obstacles. Right on the spot is the Urla
Surf House, which is your complete kite
center, hotel, restaurant and bar, all
in one. The wind at Urla is quite steady,
between 15 and 25 knots, and the spot has
a big, safe beginner’s area, separate
from the freeride area, and upwind, the
only free kite park in Europe!
WHEN IS BEST TO GO?
The best time to hit it are the months
Destination Guide
of June, July and August. Every morning
throughout there is a thermal effect
that brings the winds, and then in
the afternoon the ‘Meltemi’ wind takes
over. There is also wind in April, May
and September, it’s just not quite as
reliable.
NO WIND?
Urla is close to many activities other
than kiting, either directly on the spot
or close by. Right on the spot, you have
the Urla Surf House that has everything
you need to make your stay fun and easy…
you can chill in the garden next to
the pool, play pingpong, skate, SUP,
slackline, hit up the hot springs, or
just enjoy some food and prop up the bar.
Nearby, you can visit vineyards, play
some golf, ride horses, dive, visit the
Izmir bazaar or the Ephesus ruins, cruise
the Urla fishing marina (with its amazing
restaurants), as well as take your pick
from plenty of beautiful Aegean beaches
within easy reach…