Kite Academy (Mugla, Turkey) ★★★

The beach is at the bottom of Gokova Bay. It is 3 km of pure sand. The wind is thermal and onshore. Water is flat and choppy, shallow. There are no painfull creatures in our waters. This is a perfect spot especially for beginners to learn and practice.

For advanced riders, the holy nature of the bay and scenery will doubles the joy of the sessions. One side of the bay is reserved for advanced riders. It is hard to believe but there is no water sports, bananas, burgers, parapents around. This spot is reserved for kiteboarders.

We have been riding and teaching in Gökova since the beginnings of 2000s. With these years of experience here we built up a new cool, safe and comfortable base at the Akyaka Kiteboard Beach. The most experienced crew of kiteboard instructors in Turkey is waiting for you. Come and share the perfect water and weather conditions of Akyakawith us!

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We offer free drinking water at our base and there is a Café for food, drinks and beer. The beach and the base are comfortable enough to spend the day.

Welcome to the club! From a tiny kiteboard appetiser to a weekly full beginner pack there are plenty of options which will definitely fit your kiteboarding holiday plans in Gökova
What you will learn:

- Site assessment
- Basic piloting
- Set up and fly a Lei Kite
- Fly a Lei Kite
- Basic bodydrag
- Directional bodydrag
- Self rescue
- Right of way, beach etiquette
- Board start
- Ride and stop

Kiteboard rental (60€ per day):

The latest kite and board models from North, Cabrinha, Nobile and a lot of other quality equipment available for you. SUPs and kayaks are also available for the low wind days or anytime you like to paddle in the delta.

Storage (15€ per day):

Keep your expectations high. We provide all necessary comfort for your session at the kite beach! With its 500 metersquare deck, personal storage and assistance services our base is safe and spacious. At Kite Academy Shop, you will find all necessary equipment of the worlds best kiteboard brands. Kitebeach is 1,5 km from Akyaka town center. We provide boat and minibus tranfers.

Kite medic:

That is the worst nightmare of all to end up with a ripped kite at the middle of your kite vacation. But it is the part of the game or the cost of progression. Kite Academy provides Turkey's one and only kiteboard repair service. No matter what you face up, we are in charge to provide the best and urgent solution for you to keep your mood high and positive. We know holiday is the best time of the year and kiteboarding holiday is even better.