Muğla, Turkey
Remote 4.5 km barrier beach at Dalyan river mouth; only accessible by boat or 4x4. NW thermal 12-18 kn afternoon. SW-facing long stretch with no obstructions; caretta sea turtles nest here (early morning restricted May–Sep). Uncrowded, beginner-friendly flat water.
İztuzu Beach is a 4.5 km long beach near Dalyan, in the Ortaca district of the Province of Muğla in southwestern Turkey. The beach is a narrow spit of land, which forms a natural barrier between the fresh water delta of the Dalyan river and the Mediterranean. It is one of the main breeding grounds for loggerhead sea turtles in the Mediterranean and is therefore often referred to as Turtle Beach. The loggerhead turtle is on the IUCN Red list of endangered animals. For this reason the beach has
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Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
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Remote 4.5 km barrier beach at Dalyan river mouth; only accessible by boat or... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Iztuzu Beach (Dalyan) depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
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