It’s the time of the year to move your eyes to the sky above Oludeniz as the paragliders, skydivers, and birdmen gear up for the 22^nd International Air Games from 19^th to 23^rd October 2022. This year, Türkiye’s famous bay will also host the World Acro Cup for four days from September 28th, so do cruise over and watch the action if you’re in the vicinity.

ABOUT OLUDENIZ

The pale sandbank, clear turquoise waters, and famed blue lagoon in Oludeniz have attracted tourists to Türkiye for decades. In the sixties, the beach was a hippy hang-out, but time has seen the campsites make way for the fancy hotels, shops, and restaurants we see today. Oludeniz remains one of Türkiye’s most popular and attractive destinations, but not all who visit the resort keep their feet on the ground. Oludeniz is also famed for air sports and attracts paragliders from near and far to fly from the lofty heights of Babadag mountain, 1,969m above the bay.

Oludeniz is one of the world’s most popular locations for tandem and solo paragliding. Pilots benefit from excellent facilities on top of Babadag, and the area’s stable weather conditions mean flights can be enjoyed throughout the day. For spectators, the colourful canopies soaring through the sky above Oludeniz are a great sight throughout the year, but during the air games, the pilots’ stunts are incredible.

THE 22ND INTERNATIONAL OLUDENIZ AIR GAMES (19th – 23rd OCTOBER 2022)

Paragliding is celebrated each Autumn with the International Oludeniz Air Games, now in its 22^nd year. The event draws a lot of attention and many people travel to the area to watch the death-defying antics of those who participate. Aside from the paragliding, microlights, birdmen, skydivers and paramotors all take to the sky, pulling amazing stunts many meters above the bay. The official program for the 2022 Airgames is yet to be announced, but it always proves impressive, so do add a visit to the bay to your itinerary if you would like to watch the proceedings.

THE 1ST OLUDENIZ WORLD ACRO CUP

The first World Acro Cup is a new air sports festival organised by Babadag Teleferik (cable car). It is a free extreme air sports event that offers non-commercial and solo pilots the chance to fly free of charge from Babadag Mountain from September 28th to October 2nd, 2022. Two competitions will take place during the show, the Turkish Acro Cup featuring the top 20 Turkish acro pilots and the World Acro Cup, which will includes international contestants. Both competitions will showcase solo and synchronised acrobatic sequences sure to wow spectators, with the winners announced at the end of the festival.

TANDEM PARAGLIDING IN OLUDENIZ

Tandem paragliding is one of the most exhilarating excursions 360 Yachting organises for guests and crew. Taking off from Babadag in the capable hands of a fully trained pilot gets the adrenalin flowing and is an utterly unforgettable experience. Drifting above the famous arm of the lagoon and taking that all-important Instagram shot of your feet dangling above the yacht is hard to beat and we recommended it for any adventure seeker onboard. If you fancy taking to the sky, please CONTACT US.

p/c Babadag Teleferik

THE BABADAG TELEFERIK (CABLE CAR)

The Babadag Teleferik Cable Car is now one of the highlights in Oludeniz. Opened in 2021, it makes reaching the summit of Babadag far easier, and it takes just 16 minutes to reach the top from its base station above Oludeniz bay. The cable cars are modern and spacious, and you can enjoy spectacular views over Oludeniz bay and Fethiye on the journey up. At the top, there are several cafes and a couple of decent restaurants where you can soak in the vistas and watch as the paragliders take off on their journey down to the beach.

During the Acro World Cup, DJs and parties are planned to take place at the new amphitheatre stage found at the top of the mountain. Other events are also planned to take place during the International Air Games. CONTACT US for more details.

p/c Oludeniz International Air Games