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Kitesurfing Kadikalesi / Gümbet

Aegean Region, Turkey

Wind & Conditions

Kite spot on the north-west coast of the Bodrum peninsula near the AVTA holiday village, also referenced as Gümbet/Kadikalesi. The northwest thermal wind builds from midday and delivers cross-shore conditions in the range 16–25 kt during peak summer. Sandy beach with direct sea launch; real waves form along the shoreline, making this an intermediate-to-advanced spot suited for wave riding and freestyle. Nearby Bitez bay is the flatter beginner alternative. Season April–October.

About Kadikalesi / Gümbet

Akçaalan is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Bodrum, Muğla Province, Turkey. Its population is 9,408 (2024).

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Kadikalesi / Gümbet.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Kadikalesi / Gümbet, Aegean Region, Turkey, Turkey

Lat: 37.0255, Lon: 27.2494

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Bizim Mangalcı Restaurant
  • ÇIPA Restaurant
  • Kekik Beach Restoran Bar Restaurant
  • Körfez Balık Lokantası Restaurant
  • Muhtarın Yeri Restoran Restaurant
  • Osman's Place Pestaurant Restaurant
  • Can Cafe Bar / Café
  • Nisan Cafe Bar / Café
  • Pitos Cafe Bar Bar / Café
  • Snack Bar Cafe Bar / Café
  • Aydem Beach Otel Local business
  • Kadıkale Resort Local business
  • Karye Pansiyon Local business
  • Sensimar Bodrum Resort und Spar Local business
  • Skysea Otel Local business
  • Sundance Suites Hotel Local business

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Kadikalesi / Gümbet?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Kadikalesi / Gümbet — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Kadikalesi / Gümbet suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at Kadikalesi / Gümbet?

Kite spot on the north-west coast of the Bodrum peninsula near the AVTA holid... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Kadikalesi / Gümbet?

Kite size at Kadikalesi / Gümbet 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.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Kadikalesi / Gümbet?

Safety at Kadikalesi / Gümbet depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if Kadikalesi / Gümbet is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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