endless, windKite Spot Gokova kitebeach - Turkey
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Go for Budget Holidays to Turkey and experience an amazing time in the beautiful beach of Gokova. This destination is perfect for anyone who wants a relaxing vacation under the sun. This is an ideal place both for families and couples looking for a break from the stress brought by the hustle and bustle of the life in the city. One of the most exciting things to try here is kitesurfing. You will surely enjoy kitesurfing as this is a very exciting activity.
If you are looking for turquoise waters, non-stop sunshine, and kiting in nothing more than your board shorts, then Turkey is just the place! Relatively undiscovered by kitesurfers, as yet, it provides plenty of space for you to progress at your own pace.
While not all beaches permit kitesurfing during the main summer season, one of the most favoured and consistent, in terms of wind, is Gokova Bay in Mugla.
The bay is wonderfully reliable where the wind is concerned, as it is hidden between high, pine-covered mountains, which channel the wind from the open sea beyond, accelerating it down to Gokce Beach. Gökova Bay is also known as the Gulf of Cos, and the waters here are amongst the purest in the Mediterranean, varying from the deepest blue to the palest turquoise.
Kiting at Gökova Bay makes a lasting impression on the many riders, from beginner to professional, who return year after year; yet the bay is still largely unknown, compared to other ‘premier’ kiting spots – despite the fact that it has just as much, if not more, to offer.
Catch daily thermals from mid-April to mid-October, when the temperature ranges from 25 to 35 degrees, and small, flat waves form in the deeper water. The clement climate means board shorts are fine for the summer months, although a shortie is recommended for out of season.
Just 3km wide, with shallow waters extending 150m out, the bay is suitable for all levels of riders. There are no obstacles to negotiate, and with seven rivers entering the sea here, the water is clear, clean, and hardly even salty!
How to go there
Flights from Europe are inexpensive and under four hours in duration. To get to Gokova, you can fly to either Dalaman Airport, which is an hour’s drive, or Bodrum-Milas Airport, which is two hours away. Many charter and budget airlines fly direct to both airports; however, if you fancy a stopover in Istanbul, Turkey’s internal flights are low-cost and operate daily.
Nightlife
The nearest town, Akyaka, has a few bars and plenty of restaurants. Or, for a far livelier night out, head to Marmaris, which is only 25 minutes’ drive away.
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