Bodrum is a lively Turkish port city, famed both for its historic ruins and its nightlife. Nearby are beaches and the resorts to go with them, with the Taurus Mountains rising behind. A Bodrum paragliding trip offers the chance to fly from the rocky mountain peaks to the sea, with beginners and experts both finding plenty to keep them happy.
From Bodrum, you’ll have easy access to numerous paragliding sites. You can fly in the hills immediately surrounding the city, or travel a little further afield and explore the mountains. There is a huge choice of sites within a couple of hours’ drive of Bodrum.
Nearby Oludeniz is a popular landing spot for paragliding flights starting in the Taurus Mountains. The resort’s spectacular natural inland bay and lagoon can only really be properly appreciated from the air. Most paragliders head to the nearby mountain of Babadag, which reaches up to almost 2000m high, to start their flight. It’s said to be one of Europe’s best spots. From there, you can see as far as the Greek island of Rhodes on a clear day. Then, you’ll float down towards Oludeniz beach, over rocky peaks, with the sea always in view.
There are numerous other popular and easily accessible places to fly near Bodrum. Experts can take to the air and explore the mountains, while beginners can choose tandem flights with one of the many operators in Bodrum and the beach resorts around it. In winter, the mountains are cold and often snow-covered: travel from April to November.
A Bodrum paragliding trip allows you to see a side of Turkey that you’ll never experience lying on the beach. Take to the air and you’ll see some of Europe’s most spectacular views.
