When we hear the question "Where is paragliding done in Turkey?", it seems like people think paragliding is only done in Fethiye. Actually, Turkey is one of the countries where paragliding is done the most in the world.
In this article, I will explain where paragliding is done in Turkey, one by one, and provide brief information about those regions.
Paragliding is done in most regions of Turkey. To paraglide, a region needs a hill at least 100 meters high and suitable wind conditions. Due to its climate and natural structure, Turkey is a paradise for paragliding. Below, I will explain the regions in Turkey where paragliding flights are made, one by one.
The reason I put Ali Dağı paragliding site in Kayseri first is because I started this sport there. Ali Dağı, one of the paragliding training centers, trains very high-quality pilots every year. Ali Dağı is 650 meters high. Due to the excellent weather conditions, paragliding competitions are held every year. It also has a magnificent view, and tandem paragliding flights are offered in Kayseri.
Fethiye is the center of the world for paragliding regions. With an average of 150,000 commercial tandem paragliding flights taking place here each year, it is an excellent source of income for Turkish tourism. The Babadağ launch site is 1965 meters high. Due to the natural structure of Ölüdeniz, the wind is very stable, providing very suitable weather conditions for paragliding flights. Flights continue in Ölüdeniz throughout all four seasons.
Mount Çökelez in Denizli is a region where the longest distance paragliding flights are made. Mount Çökelez is 1650 meters high. It is a region where professional pilots fly.
Dinamit Hill is a region where paragliding flights can always be made due to the weather in Pamukkale. It is an area preferred for tandem paragliding flights by Chinese tourists to see the Pamukkale travertines from the air. The height of Dinamit Hill is 300 meters.
Erzincan is an area where paragliding training, from beginner to advanced levels, takes place. This place, with hills exceeding 3000 meters for professionals, also has hills of approximately 1500 meters in height for those new to paragliding. It is a complete paragliding training region in Turkey.
Paragliding flights in Kaş, Antalya are conducted at Asas Hill. Antalya, due to its location, is a very good region for paragliding tourism. In this area, where various paragliding companies are located, you can experience paid paragliding flights. Asas Hill has a height of 1000 meters.
Paragliding flights in Bursa are conducted in a few regions. The most popular spot is the hilltop in Zeyniler village. This area is generally used for flying with Arab tourists. It is also one of the paragliding training areas. Paragliding flights in Bursa offer excellent natural scenery. The height of the paragliding piste in Uludağ is 2540 meters.’