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Paragliding
Developed by air sports enthusiasts in the 1980s, paragliding – unlike skydiving– does not require aircraft or runways, although paragliders are equipped with parachutes, as a safety measure. Türkiye has a number of scenic paragliding spots.
Where can I paraglide in Türkiye?
Ölüdeniz, in southern Türkiye, is a world-renowned paragliding spot; the area has paragliding facilities as well as training courses. Other spots for this extreme sport are Antalya Kaş, the Dynamite Hill base (Dinamit Tepe) in Pamukkale, Trabzon’s Uzungöl, and Sakarya’s Serdivan. If your casual paragliding inspires you to loftier heights, you can enroll in the Turkish Aeronautical Association’s certified training course. Summer is still a few months away, but you might want to look into flights to Dalaman now!
Kitesurfing
While kitesurfing and windsurfing are similar in principle, kitesurfers ride a board with foot bindings while harnessed to a kite – rather than a sail.
Where can I kitesurf in Türkiye?
In Türkiye, Gökova is the ultimate kitesurfing locale. When the season starts, many kitesurfers also head to Muğla’s Akyaka region, along with Datça, Patara, Gökçeada, and Alaçatı. To get to Gökova, you can fly to Muğla Dalaman Airport.
Scuba diving
Türkiye has some of the best diving in the world – scuba diving and snorkeling are enormously popular with both foreign and domestic tourists, and the country offers divers an abundance of well-equipped dive centers and knowledgeable instructors.
Where can I scuba dive in Türkiye?
Kaş, Bodrum, Fethiye, Ayvalık and Saros offer outstanding dive spots. Click here to find out more about the top diving centers in Türkiye, along with the level of difficulty, the water depth, and what you’re likely to see underwater!
Canoeing
Originally designed as a light and simple mode of transportation, the canoe has become a vessel for sport. Equipped with protective gear, groups of three to five people can canoe in one vessel together.
Where can I canoe in Türkiye?
There are numerous canoeing spots in Türkiye, including Antalya, Muğla, Rize, Trabzon, Sakarya, Erzincan, and Van. We recommend the Antalya Kekova region if you prefer warm weather canoeing – and it’s easy to get there via Antalya Airport or Muğla Dalaman Airport.
