Paragliding
Oludeniz is one of the best places in Europe for paragliding hence in the last ten years the area became Mecca for paragliders from all over the world. Paragliders from all nations come to Oludeniz for some of their best flights of their life - with turquoise blue waters, white stretches of beaches, several take off points at different heights and locations makes Oludeniz the ideal place for both novice and experienced pilots. It is fair to say that paragliding in Oludeniz became as famous as Oludeniz and especially with the annual Oludeniz Air Games Festival held in October every year , this thrilling sport is sure to be tried and learned. If your interested visit the beach front in Ölüdeniz there are a number of companies offering the this trip
So, what is it all about ?
Roughly speaking, you launch from a hillside under a canopy that resembles a parachute but acts like rigid wing. Once inflated overhead, it takes only a few steps or a short run to launch from gentle slopes and become airborne. In the air, complete control over direction and speed gives the pilot freedom to soar ridges, rise on warm currents of air and cover distances.
Tandem paragliding puts you in the hot seat and leaves the technicalities of flying in the hands of a competent pilot.
What's
more, Oludeniz offers the best tandem site in Europe, if not the world. With
perfect launch areas near the 2000 m summit of Babadag, your flight will take
you over it's ridges, out over the sea for a birds eye view of the famous lagoon
to a gentle landing on the beach.