Paragliding






ABOUT BABADAG 


The Babadag Range of south-west Turkey (classical Mt. Cragus) rises out of the Fethiye plain, and stretches south 60km. to the west end of the Patara Beach. This western side of therange rises straight up from the sea forming gorges, headlands, small coves and beaches.
 

The Ölüdeniz Bay and Lagoon immediately below the main peak is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. The heights are divided by a flood valley seperating the Anti-Cragus with the main Cargus peak at 1967 meters from the subsidiary peak of Karadag at 1400 meters.
 
 
The World Heritage Foundation has classified the mountain among the most important in the world, in urgent need of protection. This is due to the importance of its endemic species.
 
From time immemorable the mountains of the area have been regarded as sacred. Today Babadag (literally Father Mountain) is known for its prime paragliding and ancient cedar forests.
 
The range and its surrounding area form part of a unique and scientifically interesting area with spectacular scenery, known geologically as the Lycian Nappe. Though seemingly a rugged and inhospitable coastline, the area has been settled since pre-Lycian times.
 
You can enjoy the scenery of the pine-clad hills dipping into turquoise seas from your chaise-longe on the beach. If you feel adventurous, follow a beckoning goat-track winding up the mountain through Myrtle Laurel and Arbutus, or drive up through the cedar forests to paraglide off Babadag and land forty five minutes later beside the chaise-long on the beach! 







AN INTRODUCTION TO PARAGLIDING (COURTESY OF SKY SPORTS)



SKY SPORTS TANDEM Paragliding


Babadag (Father Mountain) towering above Oludeniz on the Southwest coast of Turkey is a geological marvel that just happens to make for incredible thermals and ideal conditions for paragliding flight.  Oludeniz is reputedly the best site in Europe, if not the world, to fly pargliders cross-country in both solo and tandem modes.
 
At Skysports, we offer you the tandem paragliding experience of a lifetime, for many people a dream come true.  Picture yourself, comfortably seated, gracefully gliding above the scenic mountainside and lagoon, feeling the light breeze on your face whilst you and your pilot soar high over Oludeniz beach packed with hot and sweaty sunbathers!
 
This rare opportunity to take off from such a fantastic backdrop as Babadag, offering the breathtaking view over Oludeniz lagoon, a spectacle in itself, coupled with the opportunity to fly tandem for up to 45 minutes, virtually unheard of in any other location in the world, all adds up to ensuring the trip of a lifetime, and one not to be missed.
 
Your journey to the take off point is an experience in itself.  From Oludeniz beach, a 50 minute ‘jeep safari’ gives you the unrivalled opportunity to take in the extraordinarily beautiful Turkish mountainside scenery and the stunning flora and fauna it has to offer.
 
At Skysports,we fly four times a day, every day from April to November.



So what is it all about?

In brief, your pilot will launch you from a hillside under a canopy that resembles a parachute but acts like a rigid wing.  Once inflated overhead, you will take just a few steps, or a short run to take off from the gentle slope, the wind will catch the canopy and you will be airborne.  Once in the air, complete control over direction and speed gives your pilot the freedom to soar ridges, rise on warm currents of air and cover distances.
 

 
Is it safe?

 

At Skysports we have a proven safety record from day one which we credit to our staff, professionally maintained and certified equipment and company procedures.  Our professional pilots fly four times a day, every day, taking people like you; male, female, young and old on this amazing adventure.  Each passenger is briefed and issued with a helmet and a flying suit and all pilots carry complete reserve and communication systems.  Furthermore, weather conditions are carefully assessed before we take you to the sky.

Bookings are essential, so don't leave it until your last day as we are dependent on the weather conditions.



What to wear ?

All you need to experience this amazing
opportunity is:
 
- A pair of trainers or boots
- Camera or Videocamera
- Bottle of Water
- Comfy Clothing (we provide flying suits)







PARAGLIDING



The Ölüdeniz area is renowned for the sport of paragliding - flying from the top of Babadag mountain down onto Ölüdeniz Beach, in tandem with highly qualified pilots. Passengers are briefed and issued with protective clothing, and comprehensive insurance is included. Don't forget your camera for the chance to get unrivalled photos of the beautiful coastline.