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Soar tandem from Babadağ above Ölüdeniz’s famous Blue Lagoon, then beach-land on Belcekiz with time to swim. This half-day Sarigerme pickup experience includes equipment, insurance and English instruction—no previous flight experience necessary.
Soar tandem from Babadağ above Ölüdeniz’s famous Blue Lagoon, then beach-land on Belcekiz with time to swim. This half-day Sarigerme pickup experience includes equipment, insurance and English instruction—no previous flight experience necessary.
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Operated by Payless · Fethiye, Muğla Province
You step out of the van as the coastal air thins and the pine-lined road climbs toward Babadağ. The launch ridge opens to a sweeping drop: below, Belcekiz and the Blue Lagoon glitter in a palette of aquamarine and cobalt; behind you, the ridgeline folds into limestone spurs. The pilot straps in, checks the canopy, and for a moment the mountain seems to hold its breath before you run and lift into a steady, carried glide.
moderate.
4–5 hours.
You should have moderate fitness: able to run a short takeoff, stand for pre-flight briefing, and walk on uneven beach sand at landing.
No—tandem flights are designed for beginners; the licensed pilot controls the canopy and explains the simple steps for launch and landing.
Operators typically set a weight limit (often around 100–110 kg/220–240 lb) and minimum age; check with the specific provider when booking.
Flights are weather dependent; operators will cancel or reschedule if winds or visibility make flying unsafe—full refunds are usually available with 24+ hour notice.
Photos and DVDs are commonly offered as an add-on for a fee; operators often have in-flight cameras or offer to record for you.
Babadağ’s steep slopes and coastal position made it a local landmark; modern recreational paragliding grew here in the 1990s as pilots discovered the reliable thermals above Ölüdeniz.
Operators pay entrance fees to Babadağ National Park and follow park rules—stick to official launch/landing zones and respect nesting birds and dune vegetation to reduce impact.
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