Outdoor and Adventure

Outdoor activities and adventure opportunities are endless in Türkiye. Breathtaking natural beauty awaits to be discovered by outdoor enthusiasts. 

From trekking on lush green, unspoiled mountains to diving in turquoise bays, skiing on crystal snow to rafting down fast flowing rivers, you’ll find endless opportunities to discover Türkiye’s unmatched natural beauty and rich historical heritage! 

Enjoy Türkiye’s great outdoors by discovering its unique treasures! 

Water Sports 

Çeşme, İzmir (diving) 

Çeşme offers a clarity of water that is very rarely found and a diverse range of marine species. Dive sites include the Bedroom, a spectacular cave particularly loved by underwater photographers, and Split Rock at Eşek Island where experienced divers can go down 45 meters.

Suitable for all divers, Fener Island, located nearby the village of Ildır in İzmir’s popular holiday spot, Çeşme. Fener Island is a great spot for those seeking an underwater adventure in a colorful site that extends 18 meters below water. 

Alaçatı, İzmir (Windsurfing) 

If we were told that “Alaçatı” meant “windsurfing” in Turkish, we would believe it! Having both strong winds and suitable waves makes Alaçatı a rare surfing destination.  

There are many local and international schools here, and Alaçatı offers the best conditions for beginners. As it is a pretty closed bay, it gives you a feeling of safety if you are scared of the open sea! 

Moreover, Alaçatı is not only famous for its sea. With its stone houses, boutique hotels, lavender-scented streets, and mastic gum cookies, Alaçatı promises you fun after surfing as well.

Urla, İzmir (Kitesurfing) 

Located between İzmir city center and Çeşme, Urla is a popular destination to learn how to kitesurf! 

While the town itself is located inland, it has grown into a mini, boutique-holiday destination similar to its neighboring Alaçatı, Türkiye's windsurfing paradise. 

The kiteboarding beach is located in Gülbahçe, a good half dozen kilometers away from the town itself in an expansive marshy area that has shallow waters conducive for beginners. 

Bekili Stream, Denizli (rafting) 

Bekili Stream is one of the most beautiful rafting spots in the Aegean! It’s a rare stream where you can raft every month of the year. It has a course of approximately 9.5 km and is classified as Level 3 and 4 in difficulty. It can be completed in about two hours.

The stream also has a second rafting course of 11 km, classified as Level 1 in difficulty. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, Bekili Stream will offer you an ideal rafting course! 

Paragliding 

Driving through Anatolia gives visitors the chance of swimming in the turquoise sea of the country’s southern and western coasts, walking along beautiful and historical trials, and climbing huge mountains... Or, what about flying over Türkiye’s unmatched natural beauty and historical sites? 

The weather conditions, mountainous terrain, and turquoise coasts make Türkiye the perfect place for a paragliding vacation. 

Paragliding offers you a front-row seat to magnificent, breathtaking panoramas. Keep your head in the clouds and enjoy some of the best paragliding spots in the world!

Mount Çökelez, Pamukkale/Denizli 

Mount Çökelez is 30 kilometers from Denizli city center. The jumping point is at 1,650 meters altitude. It’s possible to land right at the foot of the mountain or land at a distance of 100-180 kilometers. 

After visiting the Pamukkale travertines, Mount Çökelez is a great choose for adrenaline lovers! 

Bozdağ, İzmir 

This is İzmir’s most famous paragliding center! Located 110 km east of İzmir, Bozdağ has an altitude of 1,100 meters. 

After enjoying the sea and the sun in İzmir, following a two-hour drive, you can paraglide in Bozdağ!

Skydiving 

What would you say about taking in Türkiye’s natural beauty and historical richness by flying? 

Skydiving is an incredibly easy, safe, and enjoyable way to experience an unforgettable journey through Türkiye’s blue sky! 

Ancient city of Ephesus, İzmir 

You might have walked through the ancient city of Ephesus, a well-preserved ancient site that was built in the 10th century BC and is one of Türkiye’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. A visit to Ephesus is unforgettable in its own right - but what about skydiving over Ephesus? 

Ephesus offers the unique skydiving experience of flying with an ancient city lying kilometers below your feet. Shuttles to the drop zone depart from Selçuk town center.

Cycling Through History and Nature 

Türkiye is the magical land, that has the unique ability to convert the humble bicycle into “a time machine”. 

Pedal Among the UNESCO Sites in İzmir 

İzmir, the pearl of the Aegean, has a 600 kilometers of a coastline that is embroidered with magnificent ancient sites. Two of these sites, Pergamon and Ephesus, are included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Follow the EuroVelo 8 route’s 500 kilometers section in Türkiye to discover İzmir on two wheels! 

EuroVelo 8: Mediterranean Route 

Cultural heritage, ancient civilizations, turquoise waters, natural parks, local tastes, and Turkish hospitality... EuroVelo 8 route, also known as the Mediterranean Route, is a 5.900 kilometers long route that passes through 11 different countries including Türkiye. Almost 500 kilometers of the overall route passes through İzmir, Türkiye‘s third largest city.