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The water temperatures in Çeşme are at an ideal level and the prevalent northern breezes of the region, offer a great advantage particularly to those who are interested in water sports, sailing and scuba diving. In this respect, Çeşme can be identified as a haven for water Sports. Swimming is the most widespread type of water sports both for children, throughout the coasts that are persistently shallow for 100 meters, as well as for the grown ups in the turquoise waters. Wind surfing is also a very popular water Sport along the coasts of Çeşme. Alacati is a world class wind surf center. Here in Alacati, you may learn about wind surfing from highly professional trainers and experience the amazing thrills of wind surfing. The World Mistral Windsurfing Championship has gained Alacati world wide fame. Every summer, life in Çeşme becomes even more colorful with the activities that are organized by both national and international major sponsors.
The Laser 4.7 and Radial World Championships, where Turkish athletes have gained world championship titles, are among the sources of great pride for Çeşme. The international participants in these sailing championships have expressed a deep admiration for the impeccability of the organizations and the racing tracks. Almost every year, Çeşme acts as a host to one major sailing championship. Çeşme Sailing Club has undertaken an important mission in the training of new athletes in sailing. The international triathlon contests are organized annually in Çeşme for the last 10 years, in the categories of sprint and public. Triathlon consists of 1.5 km of swimming, 40 km of cycling and 10 km of running. You can test your endurance by joining this contest in the public category. The underwater photography competition is also organized regularly every year, in cooperation with the Underwater Sports Federation and the Çeşme Municipality.
Moreover, throughout the summer, basketball and volleyball schools are organized in the facilities of various holiday villages and hotels. A new period has begun in Çeşme, with the laying of meadows an the Çeşme Field and the opening of Sports schools. The lawn covered field of Alacati is also among the significant sports facilities of Çeşme. Beach volleyball matches are also organized in the beach clubs throughout the year, and professional players as well as the amateur players participate in these matches. One of the most interesting sports activities held in Çeşme during the fall and winter months is game hunting. The game hunting zones of Çeşme, attract game hunters throughout the world.
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