Tandem Paragliding in Alanya: Fly Yassı Tepe Above Cleopatra Beach
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
45–75 minutes
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended—able to run a few steps at takeoff and walk on sand at landing.
Overview
Launch from Yassı Tepe and glide over Cleopatra Beach on a 15–30 minute tandem flight with a professional pilot. Fast, scenic and accessible to beginners, this one-hour experience pairs rugged coastal cliffs with commanding Mediterranean views.
Tandem Paragliding in Alanya: Fly Yassı Tepe Above Cleopatra Beach
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You step out of the 4x4 at Yassı Tepe with the Mediterranean already pulling at the horizon. Salt and sun hit the back of your neck; the town’s white buildings slip away below and a crescent of sand—Cleopatra Beach—stretches like a bright promise. The pilot checks the lines, clips your harness, and in a few brisk steps the canopy fills. Gravity loosens its grip and you are airborne: Alanya becomes a map of terracotta roofs, pine-stippled ridgelines and the glittering gulf that dares you to look down.
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Adventure Tips
Confirm pickup time
Operators run hotel pickups early—reconfirm your exact pickup time the day before to avoid delays.
Dress in layers
It’s cooler and windier on the ridge; a light windbreaker and closed shoes make takeoff and landing more comfortable.
Secure loose items
Use straps for sunglasses and cameras—items dropped from canopy are rarely recoverable.
Weight and health rules
Be honest about weight and spine issues; the operator restricts participants for safety and balance.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Audible flocks of jackdaws and gulls along the cliffs
- Occasional kestrels and seabirds riding coastal thermals
History
Alanya’s harbor and castle area were important in the medieval Seljuk period; the castle walls you can see from the air date to the 13th century.
Conservation
Pilots use designated launch and landing zones to protect cliffside vegetation; avoid littering on beaches and follow operator rules to minimize disturbance.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-toe shoes
Provide traction during the short run at launch and protect feet at the landing zone.
Windbreaker
Blocks wind chill on the ridge for spring flights.
spring specific
Sunglasses with strap
Reduces glare over the sea and a strap prevents loss in flight.
summer specific
Light backpack
Holds water, ID and phone securely before takeoff and after landing.