Paragliding in Turkey : The weather conditions and mountainous terrain make Tekirdağ a perfect place for a paragliding vacation. With tandem rigs it is possible for almost anyone to participate in this adventurous sport. The seaside village of Uçmakdere near Kumbağ and Şarköy is surrounded on three sides by impressive mountains and is expected to become one of the important destinations for serious Para-gliders in Turkey. This corner of the Marmara Region, extending into the  clean and warm waters of the Marmara Sea, provides excellent paragliding conditions from April until November. 

Although there is a wide range of accommodation is available in the neighbourhood near the paragliding site, the governorship of Tekirdağ is making some efforts to establish wooden suits on the top of the hill for paragliders. Transport by public minibus is cheap and frequent.  If paragliding is just a part of your adventure you can arrange Scuba Diving activities in Uçmakdere shoreline.Windsurfing and trips to the historical sites are other possible activities that can be organized in the region. 

Co-owned and run by professional pilots Extreme Paragliding is also possible in Tekirdağ. The new adventure club is ready to help you with its experienced pilots. Uçmakdere was formed in 2006 and has been condidated to evolve into one of Turkeys premier paragliding Centers. Originally established to enable anyone with a spirit of adventure to fly safely in 'tandem' with a qualified paragliding pilot. Relatively new in Turkey as a tourist sport solo paragliding in Uçmakdere is for qualified pilots only 

The sheer exhilaration of that first flight with an experienced pilot is just the beginning. Many tandem fliers go on to take up the sport seriously and eventually to obtain their paragliding pilots license. The thrill and solitude of flying solo beckons, you just need a spirit of adventure and tuition from dedicated professionals, to be there.

The safety aspects of any potentially hazardous sports is always the foremost consideration for beginners. It is for this reason that Extreme have qualified Pilots and use only modern, internationally approved equipment. All activities are covered by full insurance underwritten by the international Commercial Union.