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Paragliding in Oludeniz
A small resort town on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, famous for its Blue Lagoon and as one of the world's most photographed paragliding destinations. Babadag Mountain rises 1,960m directly above the beach.
Why here
Babadag Mountain rises 1,960 meters directly above a turquoise lagoon, giving Oludeniz one of the most distinctive launch-to-landing trajectories in paragliding. The flight path crosses above the Blue Lagoon, a protected natural park, before landing on Belcekiz Beach. Tandems dominate the scene and the landing zone is one of the busiest in the sport, but the mountain draws serious solo pilots too: the thermals are predictable, the views are genuinely remarkable, and the sheer verticality of the site makes it worth experiencing regardless of your level.
Best months
Thermals build from around 10am, peaking in the early afternoon. Wind is predominantly from the southwest, funneling through the valley. Summer is reliable but crowded. May and October offer better conditions for experienced pilots who want less traffic on the hill and at the landing zone. The site is well-managed with a clear protocol for launch order.
Getting there & around
Oludeniz is 45 minutes from Dalaman Airport (DLM). A cable car runs to the Babadag launch in high season, though most experienced pilots take the jeep track to choose their exact launch spot. Ground transport, tandem bookings, and gear rental are all easy to arrange in town. The paragliding infrastructure is mature and heavily serviced.
Skill levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced
Schools & guides (2)
Sky Sports Turkey
OutfitterThe longest-established paragliding operator at Oludeniz, in continuous operation since 1991. Runs tandem flights from Babadag Mountain at 1,960m, descending to Belcekiz Beach with the Blue Lagoon below throughout the flight. Internationally certified pilots conduct four daily sessions; the take-off and flight path over the Oludeniz coastline is among the most photographed paragliding routes in the world.
SkyWalkers Paragliding School
SchoolSkyWalkers Paragliding School is based in Ölüdeniz, Fethiye, and runs tandem flights and pilot courses from Babadağ, the mountain that rises directly behind the lagoon. APPI lists it as an affiliated school since 2013, operating from Ölüdeniz Mahallesi, Bluestar Otel yanı, 224. Sokak No: 81-1. Training runs from a beginner open-sky pilot course through to advance and tandem instruction, taught in English, German and Turkish under manager Bora Küçükyılmaz. The company also offers solo and tandem flights out of Istanbul and Pamukkale in addition to its Ölüdeniz base.
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