Pimp Yo Kite - The Kiteboarder Magazine
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Julie slashes the top off a Turkish Crumb.<br />
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How to get to Cesme:<br />
Airport: Izmir, one hour away from Cesme.<br />
Taxi: Normal price is 100 euros but you can negotiate down to 60 euros<br />
Bus: <strong>Yo</strong>u will have to take a taxi to the bus station, and from there the bus will take you<br />
to the Cesme bus station, which is 500 miles from downtown<br />
How to get to Pirlanta Beach:<br />
By car: Take a right getting out of Cesme along the port, keep driving, pass Ciflik village,<br />
pass Babaylon Hotel and take a right to get to Pirlanta Beach. Its 10 minutes from<br />
downtown.<br />
By bus: Hop on a Dolmus; it’s the local bus and the cheapest way of traveling.<br />
Where to stay:<br />
Budget: Sakiz Hotel, Tel: 0.232.712 18 48. About 20 euros for a single room and then<br />
just divide the price by the number of guests.<br />
Comfortable: Babaylon Hotel, Tel: 232 722 14 85. 10-minute walk from <strong>Kite</strong> Beach. Ask<br />
Ozone Travel for a discounted price.<br />
High end: Sheraton Hotel in Ilidga, about a 10 minute drive from Cesme, and 20 minutes<br />
from <strong>Kite</strong> Beach. <strong>Yo</strong>u can also kite in Ilidga but not from June-August.<br />
Where and what to eat:<br />
This was shot in Cesme, shortly before being<br />
chased down by the Turkish Coast Guard.<br />
A trip on the ferry is a great way to explore the<br />
coastline.<br />
<strong>The</strong> military proudly displays its pride.<br />
Ayse Kirindi: In Cesme, along the main car road, behind Sakiz Hotel. Traditional setting<br />
and meals are good on the budget. Try the Menemen, Sigara Borek and Kofte.<br />
Dos Pide: In Ilidga, on the main street. Best Turkish pizza around.<br />
<strong>The</strong> crew gathers around the computer<br />
to check the weather forecast.<br />
Antoine grabs tail in Turkey.<br />
In Ciflik village (5 minutes before Pirlanta), look for the smallest<br />
restaurant towards the end of the village, next to a small supermarket:<br />
Best Kumru (local sandwich) and Kofte and don’t expect to pay<br />
more than $3 each. Perfect for kite lunch.