Acro Safety Guide

How Safe Is Acro Paragliding at Ölüdeniz?

Acro is the extreme end of paragliding — and Ölüdeniz is the safest place in the world to practise it. The reason is geography: manoeuvres are flown in a designated box over the sea, with altitude, water below and rescue boats within reach.

For tandem passengers, 'acro' means something gentler: dynamic manoeuvres like spirals and wingovers flown by senior pilots, always within passenger limits and only on request.

The Safety Framework

What makes acro over the bay work:

• Manoeuvres happen over water, away from terrain and tandem traffic
• Altitude margins are non-negotiable — tricks end high enough to recover twice over
• Acro pilots fly with reserve parachutes and often flotation gear
• Rescue boat cover operates during events and training seasons
• Tandem acro is a separate, milder discipline — spirals and wingovers, not infinity tumbles

Tandem Acro: How Wild Do You Want It?

On a tandem acro flight you set the dial. Tell your pilot 'everything' and you get high-G spirals, dynamic wingovers and stomach-drop moments; say 'medium' and you get a taste without the G-force. You can change your mind mid-flight — one word to the pilot is enough.

All tandem acro is flown by our most experienced SHGM-certified pilots, and the $150 high-altitude flight price applies.

FAQ – Acro Safety