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PARAGLIDING
Ölüdeniz Babadag paragliding
Location: Mount Baba, which is on the province territory of Fethiye of Muğla city, is 7 km inside from the coastal line. It rises just after the Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) beach and faces just towards to south. You can reach to take off runway via a 45 minutes from Ölüdeniz stabilize but nearly smooth road.
Regional Characteristics: Ölüdeniz, which is the first place where paragliding is performed in Turkey, has a world - wide fame. Its unique nature, sun and sea is enchanting thousands of national and foreign tourists every year, and has a structure appropriate for all kinds of outdoor activity. Mount Baba is preferred as trekking and camping area during summer and winter.
Take Off Runways: There are a total of three runways in Mount Baba. 1700 meters high south runway is appropriate for take off. 1800 meters high north runway is a little bit small and upright. Take off area of the 1900 meters high north peek runway is very comfortable. As 1700 meters high runway is taking the south wind just from the opposite side during the most part of the day, generally take off is made from here. Approximately 20 wings can be lied on very wide runway at the same time.
Meteorological Characteristics: During summer season, weather is stable. Sometimes during morning hours a north wind comes and take off is made from north runways into the valley. South runway faces a south wind, between 5 - 20 km. during most of the day hours.
HAVE A GOOD FLIGHT...
DIVING
Diving in Oludeniz and Fethiye region is a great experience whether you are a certified diver or beginner. The crystal clear water of Agean is perfect habitation for all types of marine life . There are so many different dive sites around Oludeniz. You can enjoy observing the natural sea life, kinds of creatures such as Caretta Caretta Turtles, Dolphins, Moray Eels, Octopus, Tuna, Jacks, Congers, Cray fish... You can also experience some more exciting diving. Caverns, walls, drop offs, tunnels and archeological dive sites make you live the greatest diving experience. All diving centers have professional instructors, all kind of diving equipment you may need and they provide dives for everyone from the complete Beginners to the most Experienced diver. You can find diving centers in the centre of the beach-front at Oludeniz.
HORSE RIDING
 Turkey is an ideal place for horseback riding. Love for horses has always been a part of Turkish culture. In the country’s history, places like Cappadocia were named the Country of Horse. Horseback riding around Oludeniz, Hisaronu and Kaya Village can be enjoyed along the little pathways surrounded by valleys and a land dotted with olive groves and ancient sites, way up into the rough mountains with breathtaking view. There are unguided and guided trails, instruction for the less experienced and combinations of sun, sea and riding for more leisurely holidays, swim in the clear blue waters and dry at an abandoned beach. Either with an easy ride on a willing horse or with a frenetic gallop through endless green plains, ride around quite lakes or trod on follow beaten paths.
WINDSURFING
A favourite pasttime in Calis beach in Fethiye. Tuition is available from beginner to advanced level. On the eastern shores of Sovalye island even the most inexperienced can taste the magic of sea while on the western shores the more experienced will be enjoyable challanged by the large waves coming in from the open sea.
TRAKKING
Lycia is the historical name of the Teke Peninsula, which cuts into the Mediterranean on the Turkey’s southern coast. The mountains rise steeply from the wooded shore and tiny bays, giving beautiful views and varied walking. The Lycians were a democratic but independent people, with a unique art style and a high standard of living. They absorbed Greek culture, and were later conquered by the Romans. Their graves and ruins abound on the peninsula and the walk passes many remote historical sites.
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