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Constant wind in Turkey's Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Turkey's Aegean coast draws around 50,000 windsurfers every year.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

The beach is considered one of the eight best beaches in Europe for wind and kite-surfing.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

"In recent years, surf enthusiasts from the U.K., Russia, Ukraine, Germany and Poland have come to dance with the wind for most of the year," surf trainer Ramazan Taş told Anadolu Agency.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Taş noted that athletes from many European countries used the area for training due to its "magnificent nature and favorable weather conditions".

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Many athletes returned to the place after their first visit.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Windsurfer Michael Tihorge said he came from South Africa to get training six years ago.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

"I admire the nature and people of this place. The Turkish people were very welcoming," Tihorge said.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

"There's a good wind here for windsurfing. You can stay in the water all day long," he added.

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Constant wind in Turkeys Aegean coast lures windsurfers

Andrea Wolferger, another windsurfer from Australia, said he preferred Akçapınar due to its constant and powerful wind.