Nestled in japanese Türkiye, Van province has gained recognition for its high-altitude mountains, pristine pure landscapes, and the mesmerizing Lake Van, the most important soda lake on the planet.
In latest intervals, this area nonetheless has captivated the curiosity of paragliders and paramotor pilots in search of thrilling adventures amid breathtaking surroundings.
Van Province, a haven for water sports activities on the magnificent Lake Van and a playground for fanatics of climbing, trekking, and snowboarding in its majestic mountains, lately showcased its potential within the realm of airborne sports activities with the “Paragliding and Paramotor Target Championship” it hosted.
Passionate sky fanatics from numerous corners of the nation flocked to Van to take part on this championship, organized in collaboration with the Van Governorship, Metropolitan Municipality and the Turkish Air Sports Federation.
Here, they skilled a singular and exhilarating flying expertise, surrounded by the unparalleled vistas of Mount Süphan and the huge expanse of Lake Van.
Taking off from the hilly space within the Ayanis neighborhood, paragliders and paramotor fanatics painted the Van skies with vibrant colours and conveyed a convincing message – Van, with its untouched pure magnificence, is destined to develop into one of many foremost locations for aerial sports activities sooner or later.
Ahmet Saim Yılmaz, President of the Turkish Air Sports Federation, talking to Anadolu Agency (AA) likened the beautiful Van panorama to the well-known vacationer haven of Fethiye in southwestern Muğla province.
“Fethiye is undeniably special, but Anatolia boasts many such places, with Van being a prime example. I came here for the first time and was amazed. Van is an incredibly beautiful place, for paragliding enthusiasts,” mentioned Yılmaz.
“I invite all paragliding enthusiasts to experience the magic of Van. The joy of flying here is unparalleled. Witnessing Van from the air is really beautiful. It has ancient and unique mountainous terrain.”
The director of the 14th Regional Directorate of Meteorology Atakan Çelebi make clear the assist offered to paragliders, noting that they use technological gadgets to find out the route of air currents and continuously inform paragliders.
“We extend an invitation to all sky enthusiasts to explore Van. They take off from altitudes of 2,000 meters (6,561.6 feet) and savor every moment. We provide crucial wind speed and direction information through our devices, ensuring their flights are safe and enjoyable,” Çelebi famous.
Hande Günden, a paraglider hailing from western Izmir, expressed her awe throughout her first go to to Van and described it as an extremely lovely place.
“Mount Süphan is behind us, and Lake Van is in front. We soar through a very captivating scenery. There are very nice tracks. I will try to come again,” Günden advised AA.
Elif Gülşat Keskin, who journeyed from Samsun, shared her pleasant expertise of swimming in Lake Van and flying within the shadows of Mount Süphan. She affirmed her satisfaction with Van and expressed her eagerness to return, highlighting the sheer fantastic thing about the area’s surroundings throughout her flight.
Cevat Sarı, a participant within the championship highlighted the enchanting bays and the placement’s unbelievable juxtaposition in opposition to the mountains.
“Now, we are here with athletes from across the nation. This place is akin to a mini Fethiye. The bays are enchanting, and flying here, particularly during the spring months, promises an incredibly enjoyable adventure,” Sarı concluded.
Source: www.dailysabah.com