A Guide to Fethiye Oludeniz Paragliding
This article will be your complete guide to paragliding in Fethiye, where we will cover flight preparation, incredible scenery during the flight, types of flights, prices, safety during the aerial adventure and much more.
Situated along the mesmerizing Turkish coastline, also referred to as the "Turkish Riviera" Fethiye is not only a paradise for lovers of sun, sea, beach and Turkish delights, but also a paradise for thrill seekers and extreme adventure sports enthusiasts. Paragliding in Fethiye, especially on the world famous Oludeniz Beach, has become the quintessential experience for those who crave to touch the sky.
Paragliding in Oludeniz Fethiye Turkey
Oludeniz Nature Reserve, also called "Blue Lagoon", is a gem among paragliding destinations in the world. Tourists and professional paragliders from all over the world come here every year to fly in this amazing place.
Panoramic views of the azure Mediterranean Sea, Oludeniz National Park, Kidrak Beach, Kabak Beach, Lycian way, Butterfly Valley, Mount Babadag, lush hills, incredible mountains and other beautiful places create an unrivaled backdrop for your soaring adventures. If the weather is clear, you will have a good view of even the Greek island of Rhodes. Paragliding in Oludeniz Beach, Turkey, goes beyond the ordinary even for avid pilots. The emotions and sensations of flying in Oludeniz will remain in your memory forever.
Babadag mountain paragliding
The launching pad for flights is located on Babadag Mountain (altitude 1969 meters above sea level). Transfer to the mountain is included in the service and no additional payment is required. The microclimate at the top is different from the one at the bottom of the mountain. The air temperature is a few degrees cooler (the temperature difference can be up to 10 degrees).
Paragliding off Babadag mountain is very comfortable for both beginners and professionals. You won't need any extra effort to take off, thanks to the convenient takeoff pad. Paragliding Babadag encapsulates the essence of an unparalleled aerial experience. The beauty of the landscape, the altitude, the unique wind currents and the comfortable launch make Mount Babadag one of the best spots in the world for paragliding
Types of paragliding flights
If we talk about tandem paragliding, we offer these options:
1. Classic tandem flight on a paraglider
This is the most common option that will fully allow you to enjoy the flight. 99% of people choose this option.
2. Thermal soaring
Sunlit surfaces such as sand and water reflect heat, causing warm air to rise upwards, either as a large bubble or as a steady stream that expands and accelerates as you ascend. By catching the rising thermal flow, it is possible to rise much higher and stay in the air for hours. However, the possibility of such flight is limited as it is highly dependent on weather conditions.
3. Acrobatic flight
Acrobatic paragliding flight is a style of paragliding that focuses on performing various stunts, figures and acrobatic maneuvers in the air using a paraglider. This type of paragliding requires a high level of skill and experience from the pilot, as well as specialized equipment.
Some typical acrobatic maneuvers include:
- Spirals (Spirals): Rotation around a vertical axis with a rapidly increasing radius.
- Eights (Infinity Tumbles): Complex spins that form a figure-eight shape in the air.
- Spiral Dive Accelerated Turns (SATs): Very steep turns using a spiral.
- Helicopters (Helicopters): The pilot drops the top edge of the paraglider, resulting in a rotation around the longitudinal axis.
- Rotations around the horizontal axis (Rolls): Rotation of the paraglider around the horizontal axis.
- Vertical Rolls (Tumbling): Complex stunts in which the paraglider can perform multiple rotations around all three axes.
These aerial maneuvers require a high degree of skill, coordination and control on the part of the pilot, as well as special training and practice. Acrobatic paragliding pilots usually use special paragliders designed to meet the requirements for performing complex stunts. Acrobatic paragliding also involves strict adherence to safety rules and requires the pilot to have a good knowledge of the physics of flight.
Fethiye Oludeniz paragliding price
Paragliding in Fethiye typically costs between $100 and $200 for a tandem flight, with prices depending on factors such as time of year, duration and type of flight, and extras. Current prices are listed on our website. You can also contact us for more information.
When considering paragliding prices in Fethiye, it is important to understand the value of the experience.
The emotion of flying over the stunning scenery of the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea in Oludeniz Fethiye is truly priceless, so a paragliding price is more than a fair price to pay for an unforgettable flight in the Turkish skies.
Paraglide flight
Preparing for the flight: Safety is paramount
Before making a jump into the sky, our instructor will give you a briefing, teach you the technique and safety measures, familiarize you with paragliding equipment. Only after you know all the stages of flight and actions, you will go to Babadag Mountain to the launching pad. At the same time, our pilots perform equipment checks before each flight. We have clear protocols of actions for any situation. Also note that our company has a very strict selection of pilots. Our paraglider pilots are regularly briefed on safety protocols and practiced in emergency situations, making us the safest choice for paragliding.
Reserve Parachute
For your peace of mind, you should know that every glider is equipped with a reserve parachute. A distinct parachute, housed within a container attached to the pilot's harness, is available for deployment in case of a malfunction or emergency. This reserve parachute ensures the pilot's safe descent to the ground.
What to do on takeoff
First of all, the instructor's instructions must be clearly followed. The pilot will prepare the wing (or canopy) and set up the equipment. Once on the launch pad, the pilot monitors the wind, wind currents and chooses the best moment to jump. The passenger only has to follow simple instructions such as "get ready", "let's go". You then take a few steps forward together and lift off the ground.
How to behave during a flight
During the flight you should enjoy the scenic view, aerial maneuvers and be charged with positive emotions :) And also listen to the pilot's instructions. During the cross-country flight, you will enjoy breathtaking views and the Fethiye skyline.
What to do on landing
Landing is carried out on a special site right in front of Oludeniz beach. In the past pilots landed anywhere and this led to incidents, but now it is regulated by the rules. As you have already guessed, the most important thing when landing is to follow the instructions of the tandem paraglide pilot. The pilot will tell you in detail how to proceed, how to lift your feet. You will also be instructed on this during the preparation for the flight. Sometimes it may seem that the paraglide accelerates before the ground, but these are standard actions, don't worry, the landing will be perfect.
Finding the Best Paragliding in Fethiye, Oludeniz
Naturally, your safety depends directly on the choice of company. We will not give trivial advice. Let's just say that we had 0 incidents during the whole time. While in general something happens a couple times a season on Oludeniz. We guarantee you a safe and exciting flight.
Photos and videos
It is forbidden to take cameras and phones with you on the flight. This prohibition is made in order not to accidentally injure anyone down below. Photos and videos will be taken by the pilot. Many paragliding companies sell photo and video service for an additional fee. We provide photo and video as a gift. There are no additional fees. So you can definitely share the joy with your friends and family, get cool content for social media and remember this adventure in the future when watching.