What would be the closest place to surf to Tbilisi, Georgia?
Being an Australian and travelling a lot, people are always asking me if I can surf - apparently that's a stereotype of us.
So right now I'm on the other side of the world in Tbilisi, Georgia and some locals are telling me it's their dream to learn to surf. But where on Earth would be the closest surf spot to here?
There's no surf on the Black Sea or the Mediterranean. There is some very good but very cold surf in Ireland and Scotland. I think there is some surf off France. But what about in the Middle East or India? I know you can surf in The Philippines but is that any closer to Tbilisi than California or Hawaii?
If you wanted to go on a crazy adventure with a surfboard and a van or hitchhiking out of Tbilisi Georgia, would it be possible to get somewhere where you can surf?
(Flying answers are probably not in the spirit of the question if they involve flying half way around the world.)
Best Answer
There's no surf on the Black Sea or the Mediterranean
Are you sure?
There are some nice spots in Turkey. The most famous ones are located on the Aegean Sea. I would be more than surprised if there was no surfing spot in or around Kilyos, a suburb of Istanbul located on the shores of the Black Sea.
I do not want to lure the readers away, but I would ask the question on the Turkey Travel Planner Forum, which is an excellent resource on Turkey ...
On the Russian side, I would have a look at Sotchi. But I do not know if it is easy to get there overland from Georgia.
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Is there anywhere to surf in Georgia?
The best surf spots in Georgia are North Jetty, Sea Island Jetty, Jekyll Island, Tybee Island and St. Simons Island. Check surf pictures of Georgia at #surfgeorgia.Does Tbilisi have a beach?
Tbilisi sea is the most popular destination for swimming outside even thou is not very clean like any other lakes around. The beach is free and often crowded.Is there a beach in the country of Georgia?
Ureki is the most famous seaside town in Guria and similar to Shakvetili and Grigoleti, it has a magnetic sand beach.Does Georgia Europe have beaches?
Having access to the Black Sea, the country of Georgia has a few beaches that will steal anyone's heart. Most of the shores have pebbles and rocks instead of soft sand, so don't forget to bring your slippers or beach shoes.Visit Georgia: 5 Tbilisi Travel Tips You Should Know (before you go)
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Caspian Sea is quite good for surfing. My hometown even holds competitions on kite-surfing. The best time for this is in August and September. Later is bit dodgy as waves are really high and water is cold. So I would advice to go to Makhachkala.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcvgxA6y7UA
N.B. Be careful nowadays it’s not the safest place in the world :(
Answer 3
I once read an article in a surf magazine, maybe Surfer's Path about surfing the Black sea coast line around Sinop.
I've been to Black Sea coastline in the winter. There were nice waves.
Answer 4
How about Tel Aviv? I've seen plenty of both surfers and windsurfers there during my stays. Some magazines even place it as one of the top cities for surfing.
Getting there over land is nigh impossible, but you might have some luck getting a ferry from Turkey to Cyprus and from Cyprus to Israel.
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