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Launch above Side and glide toward Cleopatra Beach in Alanya on a tandem paragliding flight. This 60-minute airborne experience pairs a professional pilot with panoramic views, predictable thermals, and hotel pickup options.
Launch above Side and glide toward Cleopatra Beach in Alanya on a tandem paragliding flight. This 60-minute airborne experience pairs a professional pilot with panoramic views, predictable thermals, and hotel pickup options.
The wind lifts and the Mediterranean slides away beneath you—white sand turning into blue, the small boats like dots. From the harness a professional tandem pilot runs the checks, and then thermals take over, buoying the wing so the coastline falls into a slow, panoramic reveal.
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Operated by Excursionbazaar.com · Side, Antalya Province
The wind lifts and the Mediterranean slides away beneath you—white sand turning into blue, the small boats like dots. From the harness a professional tandem pilot runs the checks, and then thermals take over, buoying the wing so the coastline falls into a slow, panoramic reveal.
This tandem paragliding flight runs between Side and the famed Cleopatra Beach in Alanya, an area shaped by coastal limestone cliffs and Pleistocene terraces. The coast’s geology creates predictable updrafts; locals have flown these slopes for decades, and the activity is now part of the region’s adventure tourism. Side and Alanya share a layered past where Roman ruins meet Ottoman-era towns; the landing near Cleopatra’s Bay places flyers beside a beach with its own storied name tied to ancient lore.
Expect a short but intense airborne experience—roughly an hour including ground prep—with a focus on scenic observation rather than aerobatics. The sea and the cliffs will feel like active partners: thermals lifting you, the sea breezes nudging direction. Cultural touches—local pilots, pickup service from hotels, and helmets provided—reflect a service-oriented operation tuned to international visitors.
Practical guidance: reconfirm pickup times, arrive hydrated, and wear closed shoes and a light jacket. Travelers should be at least 14, in moderate fitness, and free of serious back or heart conditions. Weather can cancel flights; operators offer alternatives or refunds. For first-timers this is a high-reward, low-skill way to see southern Turkey from above.
moderate.
1 hour (including prep and flight).
Moderate fitness: able to run a few steps for takeoff and manage a short standing landing
No—this is a tandem flight where a certified pilot controls the paraglider; no previous experience is required.
Minimum age is typically 14; not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious heart or spinal conditions.
Operators will cancel flights when conditions are unsafe and generally offer a full refund or an alternative date.
Pickup is often available depending on the option you choose—confirm at booking and reconfirm pickup time with the operator.
The Side–Alanya coast has layers of history from ancient Pamphylian settlements through Roman occupation; Cleopatra Beach carries a local legend linking it to the Egyptian queen.
Operators generally follow rules to avoid disturbing nesting areas and limit landing impacts; stick to marked paths and avoid trampling dune vegetation.
Excursionbazaar.com operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The wind lifts and the Mediterranean slides away beneath you—white sand turning into blue, the small boats like dots. From the harness a professional tandem pilot runs the checks, and then thermals take over, buoying the wing so the coastline falls into a slow, panoramic reveal.
The wind lifts and the Mediterranean slides away beneath you—white sand turning into blue, the small boats like dots. From the harness a professional tandem pilot runs the checks, and then thermals take over, buoying the wing so the coastline falls into a slow, panoramic reveal.
This tandem paragliding flight runs between Side and the famed Cleopatra Beach in Alanya, an area shaped by coastal limestone cliffs and Pleistocene terraces. The coast’s geology creates predictable updrafts; locals have flown these slopes for decades, and the activity is now part of the region’s adventure tourism. Side and Alanya share a layered past where Roman ruins meet Ottoman-era towns; the landing near Cleopatra’s Bay places flyers beside a beach with its own storied name tied to ancient lore.
Expect a short but intense airborne experience—roughly an hour including ground prep—with a focus on scenic observation rather than aerobatics. The sea and the cliffs will feel like active partners: thermals lifting you, the sea breezes nudging direction. Cultural touches—local pilots, pickup service from hotels, and helmets provided—reflect a service-oriented operation tuned to international visitors.
Practical guidance: reconfirm pickup times, arrive hydrated, and wear closed shoes and a light jacket. Travelers should be at least 14, in moderate fitness, and free of serious back or heart conditions. Weather can cancel flights; operators offer alternatives or refunds. For first-timers this is a high-reward, low-skill way to see southern Turkey from above.