FETHIYE OLUDENIZ BABADAĞ

Babadağ: The highest altitude in Fethiye, with different plant species, is the area where paragliding is done. It is known as perhaps one of the most important plant areas in Turkey. For many holidaymakers, Fethiye Ölüdeniz Babadağ means a place full of adventure and adrenaline. It has a botanically rich flora. The natural forest area is among the places that paragliders and jeep safari tour participants admire.
It has a mild climate. Despite its altitude, we can see the Mediterranean climate. Watching Ölüdeniz from 1700 meters will be a completely different experience. You will be able to catch every shade of green and blue in the Fethiye Ölüdeniz Babadağ forest. The most beautiful moment of Babadağ is undoubtedly the sunset. Watching people flying with parachutes at sunset and enjoying the sea and nature will be a wonderful experience. Before I forget, watching the paragliders painting the sky while having your breakfast or dinner at the Babadağ restaurant located at 1700 meters is a unique pleasure.

Vegetation of Babadağ

We mentioned above. It has a very rich nature in terms of vegetation. It has plants such as Fethiye purple star, jackal daffodil and Carian king's crown, which are unique to the region and rare. These are plant species that need to be protected and therefore taken under protection. In addition, rare plant species such as dainty flower, flea grass, thyme, camel thorn and morel mushroom are found in Fethiye Babadağ.

In addition, the Morel Mushroom Festival is held every year in the town of Üzümlü to promote these endemic plants.

Babadag Paragliding

You can't go to Fethiye Ölüdeniz and not go up to Babadağ. You can't go up to Babadağ and not go paragliding. You should definitely try Fethiye Ölüdeniz Babadağ paragliding, which is shown as one of the most beautiful paragliding tracks in the world. You can go on an unforgettable journey at sunset with experienced and expert pilots. Your flight, which will start at an altitude of approximately 1900 meters, will end at Ölüdeniz Beach after an average of 30-40 minutes.

We can say that this special sport, which was first tried in the 1940s, has become very popular today. We can say that there are a total of 3 take-off runways in Babadağ. There is a southern runway at 1700 meters, a northern runway at 1800 meters, and a northern summit runway at 1900 meters. These runways are used for take-off. Paragliding mostly ends at Belcekız Beach in Ölüdeniz. Being a long and wide beach is suitable for landing. Paragliding, which is the symbol of Fethiye, will leave you with unforgettable memories and you will be waiting for the next holiday.