# Air Sports

> Turkey's stunning landscapes and favorable weather make it an ideal destination for thrilling air sports adventures.

**URL:** https://www.turkeytourorganizer.com/experiences/air-sports/

## Introduction

Hot air ballooning is not the only air sport popular in Turkey. Each region of our country offers completely diverse landscapes and weather. If you’re an adrenaline junky or would just like to experience flying over some of the most stunning Mediterranean coasts or breathtaking ancient sites, we gathered some information about other popular air sport destinations in Turkey.

## Overview

<h3>Paragliding in Babadag</h3>
<p>Babadag (Mount Baba, or adorably pronounced “bah bah dah”) is the verdant plateau perched high above the city of Fethiye on the turquoise coast. The views over the coastline are beyond stunning. With miles of sandy beaches edging the rocky shoreline of the Mediterranean Sea, Fethiye is also the go-to location for beach lovers and private Gulet boat cruises. </p>

<p>Babadag is world famous for paragliding and is quickly becoming one of the best tourist experiences in the region. If you’d like to know more about paragliding over turquoise waters, or anything about this region, send us a message here. </p>

<h3>Paragliding in Pamukkale</h3>
<p>Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) is the world-famous UNESCO Heritage Site. With white cotton-like travertines covering the slopes of the hill, dappled with natural pools of water reflecting the skies above, Pamukkale also has the impressive ancient site of Hierapolis at the top. Combining the best of nature with the unique ancient history of the region, paragliding over Pamukkale is a real Turkish Delight. Send us a message here to get started on this unique experience. We also have tours of Pamukkale and Hierapolis here.</p>

<h3>Paragliding in Ankara’s Golbasi</h3>
<p>Ankara, the capital city of Turkey is location in the middle of the country. South of Ankara, near a large salt lake, is the area of Golbasi. In recent years this has become a popular location for paragliding especially for beginners. If you’re in Ankara for a conference or on business and you’d like to get a bird’s eye view of the region, message us here.</p>

<h3>Paragliding in Cappadocia from Mount Erciyes</h3>
<p>Cappadocia is a vast region, and about an hour from the heart of Cappadocia (where the hot air ballooning takes place) is the city of Kayseri, based at the foot of the impressive and usually snow-capped Mount Erciyes. Mount Erciyes (pronounced: Err-gee-ehz) is a sleeping volcanic mountain that offers plenty of slopes for paragliding, as well as winter snow skiing. Find out more options here.</p>

## Gallery

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