To see the breathtaking natural beauties from a bird's point of view, to glide freely over the sea, forest and yellow sand at the same time, to feel the sun and wind of the Mediterranean on your skin hundreds of meters above the ground...
Yes, paragliding, which is an adrenaline rush in itself, is one of the most exciting and must-experience activities you can do in Fethiye.
Paragliding is a great pleasure not only for those who fly, but also for those on the ground. When you raise your head to the sky, it gives people happiness to see the athletes gliding with their colorful parachutes, to imagine the freedom they feel while flying, and especially to watch their glide over the sands of Oludeniz.
The world's best paragliding tracks are in Fethiye Babadag
Babadag in Fethiye is an ideal place for paragliding. This is a world-class paragliding center and is a location used by clubs from many European countries for training purposes, as it allows flying over the sea.
Standing next to Oludeniz Nature Park in all its grandeur, Babadag has forests covered with maple and cedar trees. Besides the 1,969 meter main peak, the second peak, called "Karatepe", has an altitude of 1,400 meters. While these two peaks are used for paragliding in the summer, it is possible to jump from the lower peaks in the winter.
In Babadag, which thousands of domestic and foreign flight lovers can not give up, 198 thousand 724 paragliding flights were carried out in 2022, reaching the highest number of all times.
How can I paraglide?
Paragliding is a type of flight that uses a parachute wing and harness to fly over a high mountain or hill. Harness is a seat or suspension system in which the pilot can sit and hang his feet. It provides the connection between the parachute wing and the pilot and allows the control of the wing.
There are several options for those who want to experience paragliding in Fethiye. Many tour companies offer package tours to fly from Babadag with an experienced pilot (tandem flight). These packages usually include transfer services, equipment rental, pilot and insurance services. Babadag can also be reached by cable car and jump stations can be reached.
The best season for paragliding
The best time for paragliding is the season, which runs from April to October. During this period, there are suitable wind conditions and weather conditions in Babadag. However, due to the intensity of the sun during the summer months, flights are not possible, especially at noon.
Before paragliding, it's important to learn about safety issues that can be of concern to many tourists. Paragliding pilots are often very experienced and certified, putting safety above all else. In addition, pilots flying in Babadag regularly receive technical training and regularly check their equipment.
Paragliding experiences in Fethiye allow you to enjoy not only an exciting flight but also magnificent views. During the flight, you will have the opportunity to see the beauties of Fethiye Bay, Oludeniz and Butterfly Valley, as well as the Mediterranean landscape where blue and green meet.
Oludeniz Air Games Festival, which is usually held in October at the end of the season, is ideal for experiencing this visual feast to the fullest.