Kitesurfing Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica
İzmir, Turkey
Wind & Conditions
Sheltered NE-facing bay at Ilica near Çeşme. Flat water in N-NE Meltemi; wide shallow sandy area. Frequently used for beginner lessons alongside the Sheraton resort. Short season overlap with Alaçati — same Meltemi system. Wind picks up noon onward.
About Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica
Ilıca is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Çeşme, İzmir Province, Turkey. Its population is 1,189 (2022). It is a large resort area in the extreme western tip of Turkey. A township apart in practically all its aspects, Ilıca administratively depends the municipality of the district center of Çeşme, at a distance of 5 km to the west.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Facilities & Services
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn
- Cardak Restaurant
- Dost Pide Restaurant
- Grill Restaurant
- Ilica cafe Restaurant
- Köfteci Ali Baba Restaurant
- Kumrucu Hüseyin Restaurant
- Bolulu Hastan Usta Bar / Café
- C & V Bar Bar / Café
- Caffe Vagon Bar / Café
- Veli Usta Bar / Café
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica 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 Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica?
Sheltered NE-facing bay at Ilica near Çeşme. Flat water in N-NE Meltemi; wide... 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 Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica?
Kite size at Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica 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 Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica?
Safety at Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica 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 Sheraton Çeşme / Ilica is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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