BEST PARAGLIDING SITES IN SPAIN

Beside chiringuito Bananas near Camping Matalascanas. Take off from the hill of shoreline, about 15 meters of height and flying to W, NOT to E because there hare many building and many people on the beach. Flying to West you have 15 km to Mazagon town to fly over the shoreline if the wind have 15 to 30 km/h from SW. All shoreline from Matalascañas to Mazagon is protected for wildlife.

H 256 m, L 5.000 m / difficult rating 1/6 rarely used, cliff coastal soaring. takeoff option around here, there may be others. limited landing possibilities below. but: CTR, airport runway heads to this direction... ! . http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=304019 http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=2649138 http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4183670 Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights function cIt(iIP) http://www.parapentecanarias.com/zonas-de-vuelo/?lang=en http://www.zonasdevuelo.com/zonasvuelo.html?fz=454 Altitud máxima del despegue 240 m, con orientación Noroeste, Norte Accesos: Desde Tacoronte en dirección a Mesa del Mar primera entrada a la Izda. aparcar al final y caminar unos 50 metros. Desnivel máximo de 240 m N028° 29' 55.13"   W016° 25' 20.34"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 744 m rating 2/6 rarely used, soaring Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights N028° 24' 48.27"   W016° 21' 42.99"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 74 m / medium rating 2/6 occasionall used, soaring Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights Region: null - SpainSee flights near this point [ 2 ]Site record : 0.3 kmLink to more information : - http://www.parapentecanarias.com/zonas-de-vuelo/?lang=en DHV Details anzeigen N028° 25' 22.74"   W016° 17' 44.13"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 667-690 m, HD 65 m rating 1/6 rarely used, soaring. near airport, you should not fly higher than the ridge - limited soaring. Various launch possibilities, natural takeoffs. Region: null - SpainSee flights near this point [ 2 ]Site record : 0.4 kmLink to more information : - http://www.zonasdevuelo.com/zonasvuelo.html?fz=452 Altitud máxima del despegue 591 m, con orientación Sur, Sureste Accesos: Carretera de La Laguna hacia Las Mercedes torcer a la Izda. hacia el estadio Fco. Peraza y la primera a la dcha., primer desvío a la izda. seguir la pista unos 400 m. Desnivel máximo de 61 m - Take off : More information on ParaglidingEarth N028° 30' 23.49"   W016° 19' 44.59"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 33 m / difficult rating 2/6 non official, little room for error, rarely used, soaring Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights Region: Tenerife North - SpainSee flights near this point [ 12 ]Site record : 15.5 kmLink to more information : -Little takeoff above a sea cliff. N028° 33' 21.82"   W016° 20' 29.00"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 657 m / medium rating 3/6 occasionally used, soaring, some xc possible. some say it is nice, others say the takeoff sucks. Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights Region: null - SpainSee flights near this point [ 41 ]Site record : 7.5 kmLink to more information : - http://www.parapentecanarias.com/zonas-de-vuelo/?lang=en DHV Details anzeigen http://www.zonasdevuelo.com/zonasvuelo.html?fz=461 Altitud máxima del despegue 720 m, con orientación Noreste, Este, Sureste Accesos: Desde Sta Cruz de T. hacia Sur por C822, 18km, Subir al pueblo de Bco. Hondo y dirigirse hacia el campo de fútbol, 20 metros antes girar a la dcha. y subir a la montaña. LocationN28°23.910' W016°22.114' Altitude660m MSL Elevation660m ALZ Wind80°-130° SportPG More info - Take off : More information on ParaglidingEarth N028° 23' 55.74"   W016° 22' 07.92"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H approx. 230 m rating 1/6 no flightlogs found function cIt(iIP) LocationN28°18.968' W016°22.549' Altitude250m MSL Elevation160m ALZ Wind350°-100° SportPG, HG More info N028° 18' 55.40"   W016° 22' 30.59"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 33 m / medium rating 2/6 occasionally used, coastal soaring for experienced pilots. do not fly over the building of the Guardia Civil (right next to the takeoff). Experienced pilots only. Region: null - SpainSee flights near this point [ 34 ]Site record : 10.5 kmLink to more information : - function cIt(iIP) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7XxbtYrXRQ&feature=digest_sun Anfahrt Von Santa Cruz auf der TF1 Richtung Süden nach Candelaria. Nach der Ausfahrt im ersten Kreisverkehr geradeaus Richtung Guardia Civil. Genau vor der Guardia Civil ist ein kleiner Platz der als Start und Landeplatz dient. NICHT über das Gebäute der Guardia Civil fliegen!! Naturstart nach O. Wind sollte schon etwas stärker sein. So um die 20 km/h. Bemerkung Mehr als zwei in der Luft sollte vermieden werden! Landeplatz Toplanden, südlich auf der Landzunge oder am Strand (nicht gerne gesehen). Zur Not geht auch der Kirchplatz ;-) Bemerkung Nicht für Anfänger geeignet !! DHV Details anzeigen N028° 21' 01.71"   W016° 22' 10.76"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 1270 m rating 3/6 regularly used, soaring, xc direction South possible. several takeoff possibilities nearby, this is the most used one. Region: Tenerife - SpainSee flights near this point [ 73 ]Site record : 17.4 kmLink to more information : - Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights function cIt(iIP) - Take off : More information on ParaglidingEarth DHV Details anzeigen N028° 22' 39.36"   W016° 25' 50.07"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 1322-1344 m rating 3/6 regularly used, soaring, xc direction South possible. several takeoff options. Region: Tenerife - SpainSee flights near this point [ 73 ]Site record : 17.4 kmLink to more information : - Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights function cIt(iIP) - Take off : More information on ParaglidingEarth DHV Details anzeigen N028° 22' 42.56"   W016° 25' 57.82"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 234 m / medium difficult rating 2/6 rarely used, soaring Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights function cIt(iIP) This is the start place for most Cross Country flights along the coast, even dynamic flights are long and incredibly beautiful. Official landing is at the beach, there are many small rocks that can make it hard to run, boots recommended unless you are good enough for using the 20 mts. sand stripe. Be specially careful with high tide because the beach almost disappears. Waves can get very big also, if you don't feel comfortable use a bigger piece of land before the beach, we strongly suggest that you drive and pick a landing spot first. Before driving uphill take the road that leads to San Felipe and find one that suits you. The take off is not so great and can be tricky, normally from what it looks like a road. There are 3 "wind socks", look for them and if they all go in opposite directions you know what to do (or what not to do). Watch out for power lines. It's also easy to be over 400 mts above de sea, if wind is coming a bit from the west, this is a nice place for maneuvers if not, forget about it. With big waves don't even try maneuvers you don't master. contact: http://bygfparagliding.com (guides) N028° 08' 28.77"   W015° 36' 09.21"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 1038 m / medium rating 2/6 no flightlogs found. Rather for commercial tandem flights to the coast function cIt(iIP) http://www.parapentecanarias.com/zonas-de-vuelo/?lang=en DHV Details anzeigen N028° 22' 01.98"   W016° 25' 46.60"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 500 m / medium rating 3/6 regularly used, soaring, xc possible Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights Region: - SpainSee flights near this point [ 57 ]Site record : 23.2 kmLink to more information : -Impressive coastal ridge soaring, with raging unlandable surf below, then a small black sand beach. Gorgeous! DHV Details anzeigen N028° 28' 08.14"   W016° 25' 58.79"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 408 m, L 11.500 m / medium-difficult rating 3/6 occasionally used, soaring, coastal xc possible for experienced pilots. This is the "new" launch, we should not any longer take off in front of the cemetery directly in Taganana Region: null - SpainSee flights near this point [ 44 ]Site record : 17.2 kmLink to more information : - Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights there are also other launch possibilites around called Taganana: http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4183699 function cIt(iIP) - Take off : More information on ParaglidingEarth http://www.zonasdevuelo.com/zonasvuelo.html?fz=451 Altitud máxima del despegue 240 m (? that would be another launch.) , con orientación Noroeste, Norte Observaciones: En el pueblo de Taganana preguntar por el nuevo despegue (no utilizar el despegue antiguo del cementerio) Desnivel máximo de 240 m (? that is the cemetery launch not to be used any more) DHV Details anzeigen N028° 33' 28.21"   W016° 13' 38.28"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 2202 m, HD 2202 m / easy rating 4/6 regularly used, long glides. a spectacular place. you should start early in the morning - clouds often make the flight impossible afterwards. Always take a gps with map with you in the air for safety. Region: Puerto de la Cruz / Guimar - SpainSee flights near this point [ 575 ]Site record : 25.4 kmLink to more information : - Region: - SpainFlüge in der Nähe dieses Punktes anzeigen [ 58 ]Fluggebietsrekord : 13.3 kmLink für mehr Information : - Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights function cIt(iIP) https://overflytenerife.com/paragliding-sites/ The north of the island is completely different from the south, and it is very influenced by the trade winds (as well known as vientos alisios in Spanish). The north of Tenerife is completely green due to the humidity, while the landscape in the south is completely arid. The weather in Tenerife is the result of a combination of cold ocean currents, warmth from the nearby Tropic of Cancer, the trade winds and the Island’s orography. Although the Canary Islands are located close to the African continent, meaning Tenerife’s climate should be hot and dry, the truth is that the Island reveals a curious contrast between the north and south. The side of the Island that is exposed to the trade winds has a more humid atmosphere, with more abundant rainfall inland and on the peaks. This is the reason why we recommend practicing paragliding in the south of the island. The wind is more stable and there are not many precipitations, then we will have more possibilities to fly. Nevertheless, let’s see some of the best paragliding sites in the north of the island. zaña’s take-off point is located in the Teide National Park. This is a very special paragliding site in terms of views, because you will take off facing the Mount Teide. Moreover, it is a unique flight due to the difference in altitude at the start and finish. It is one of the biggest in the whole Europe. It starts from Izaña at 2,200 metres above sea level, and it is just 2 kilometres away from Teide Observatory. It is noteworthy that paragliding is the only sport activity authorized throughout the National Park. It is extremely important to get an updated weather report before taking the paragliding flight. The degree of difficulty is intermediate throughout the day depending on the weather, although it can switch to expert level in a couple of hours. The landings points associated to Izaña are Faro Puerto and an open esplanade by El Peñón football pitch, both located in Puerto de la Cruz, in the northbound. - Take off : This is one of the only two legally permitted TO-sites in the 'Teide'-National Park! This site is normally flown (very) early in the morning; later the cloud cover can clodr completely and/ or the east wind will not permit TO anymore. More information on ParaglidingEarth Landing is in the parking lot in Puerto de la Cruz. There is a bail-out LZ just after crossing the highway/ round-about (N28.39794 W16.54144/ 100m) Weather hazards : If the wind is coming from the EAST (landside) in Puerto de la Cruz, do NOT set up your approach over the water, ALWAYS remain over land! (you'd not be the first pilot to drown in the sea, because he could not reach land anymore...) Going there: 1) launch direction Güimar: From Puerto de la Cruz direction Teide/observatory. Pass by road to observatory (military sector). 2 km after that you see a longer straight road section with view to Gran Canary. 2) launch direction Puerto de la Cruz: Drive on a bit more until you can see the Orotava Valley. takeoff 1) is E-SE oriented. You launch on a road, best time after sunrise - soon the clouds arive and make it impossible. 45 min glide. Attention, it is advisable to take binoculars and check waves on the sea - sometimes beach wind is strong N/E, then you should either not launch or choose a landing inlands. takeoff 2) is a natural slope, W-NW oriented landing zone for 1): Puerto de Güimar. In Puerto de Güimar direction Puerto de deportivo (sport boat harbour), parking directly at the sea. If there is strong wind at the sea you should land inlands. South of Güimar there is an open cave, that is an alternative. landing zone for 2) on the parking lot between sea and station, next to Playa Paraiso - or in front of the light tower at the parking lot. Eigentlich möchte man ja vom höchsten Berg Spaniens(!), dem Teide, fliegen, der zudem noch von einer Seilbahn erschlossen ist... doch dies ist leider, da im Nationalpark gelegen, absolut illegal und bringt Mega-Aerger mit sich. Als Alternative bieten sich da die 2 offiziell zugelassenen Startplätze (in der Nähe des Astronom. Observatoriums) von "Izana" an. Früh aufstehen ist angesagt; va für den Flug nach Puerto de la Cruz; dort bildet sich oft schon kurz nach Beginn der Sonneneinstrahlung eine mehr oder weniger geschlossenen Wolkendecke, die einen Flug dann verunmöglicht. Flüge Richtung Guimar sind aber auch möglich - mit SEHR viel Wetterglück sogar beides am gleichen Tag. Schwierigkeit eindeutig stört der Passatwind; besser: die Bewölkung! Obwohl wir mit unseren Gleitschirmen nicht "IFR" fliegen (dürfen), kann ein GPS (ev ein Kompass) durchaus nützliche Dienste leisten, sollte diese Wolkendecke etwas zu dick werden ;-) Gefahren/ Probleme: siehe Beschreibung der Landeplätze Seilbahn:Auf den Teide: JA - aber nur zur Aussicht und OHNE GS-Ausrüstung...Unterkunft:www.teneriffa-paragliding.de/index2.htmlSonstiges:Mike (Michael Theiss, DHV Fluglehrer; 0034 6 19 54 03 36 (> www.teneriffa-paragliding.de/index2.html), bietet nicht nur Unterkunft auf seiner sehr ruhog gelegenen Finca in der Nähe von Valle San Lorenzo (Jama) und geführte Gleitschirmtrips auf der Insel an, sondern hat auch ein sehr grosses Wissen über die (Flug-)Verhältnisse auf Teneriffa. Mit ihm besteht eine grosse Chance "zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort" zu sein! http://www.zonasdevuelo.com/zonasvuelo.html?fz=83 2200m de desnivel, junto a la carretera del Parque Nacional del Teide. Es una zona protegida así que hay que ser respetuoso con la naturaleza y el paisaje, e informarse de posibles restricciones para despegar allí. Atención con la capa de nubes y la altura de la base (volar con brújula). Aterrizaje en la playa o en la explanada del Puerto de La Cruz Despegues: Orientación Noroeste, Norte Altitud: 2350 m. Orientación Sureste, Este Altitud: 2350 m. Aterrizajes: PUERTO DE LA CRUZ Coordenadas: latitud = longitud = 28,0347890 3144526 Altitud: 2 m. Accesos: Norte Izaña Norte: Cordillera Dorsal (Izaña, 2.350m. de altitud) Km.34 de la carretera dorsal C-824 La Laguna - Las Cañadas, en la curva después de la Tarta. Hemos aterrizado en la playa a la dcha del lago Martianez. Sur Izaña Sur: Cordillera Dorsal (Izaña, 2.350m. de altitud): Km.31 de la carretera dorsal C-824 La Laguna - Las Cañadas. LocationN28°19.730' W016°29.473' Altitude2140m MSL Elevation2140m ALZ Wind300°-350° SportPG More info DHV Details anzeigen N028° 19' 43.61"   W016° 29' 28.71"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction

H 725 m, HD 400-500 m / medium-difficult rating 3/6 frequently used, soaring Direct link to www.xcontest.org flights Region: null - SpainSee flights near this point [ 354 ]Site record : 19.5 kmLink to more information : - http://es.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=3866373 function cIt(iIP) https://overflytenerife.com/paragliding-sites/ The slope of Guimar is a take-off point located in the central part of the municipality of Guimar, at the east side of the island. This paragliding site stands at an altitude of approximately 725 metres above sea level. There is a surface that covers 400 square metres that you can use as a take-off ramp and preparation area. The slope of Guimar is used when the winds at that altitude come from the east. The degree of difficulty changes depending on the time of the day. If it is early or late in the day, the degree of difficulty is perfect for learners’ level. Nevertheless, at midday it is intermediate or even high level. The landing points associated to the slope of Guimar are the esplanade of Guimar-Ladera — located in Guimar — and Playa Puertito de Guimar, a beach located in Guimar too. La Playa Puertito de Guimar is the perfect landing point for this paragliding site during the winter. But it is prohibited to use it during the summer due to there are people at the beach and it could be very dangerous. If you want to go to the slope of Guimar on your own that is fine — but first make sure that you are safe during your flight. For this, what you must do is contact the Canary Islands’ Paragliding Federation in advance — not long time before, if not the information may change. Give them a call and they will tell you everything you need to know about last-minute changes or any possible incidents. http://www.clubparapenteizana.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=33 - Take off : More information on ParaglidingEarth People to contact : Club Parapetne Izaña: MIKELE Phone: 650 520 673 Mail: biplazas@clubparapenteizana.com Bei Guimar kann man an der "Ladera de Guimar" gut bei (mässigem) N-NO -Wind fliegen. Herrliches Panorama mit großartigen Soaringmöglichkeiten bei beachtlicher Höhendifferenz (550m) locken hier. Dort zu fliegen ist nur für Piloten mit viel Erfahrung empfehlenswert. Häufig ist der Wind jedoch zu stark für einen Start. Ob Starten am Vulkan de Guimar erlaubt ist, muss vor Ort abgeklärt werden! Anfahrt:Süd-Autobahn bis zur Abfahrt Guimar. Weiter auf der Bergstraße Richtung Fasnia (auf der 822) bis zum Aussichtspunkt "Mirador del Martin". Anschließend scharf rechts bergauf und der asphaltierten Straße steil nach oben folgen bis zu den Windanzeigern. (Es gibt auf dem letzten Stück keine Beschilderung). .Sonstiges:Mike (Michael Theiss, DHV Fluglehrer; 0034 6 19 54 03 36 (> http://www.teneriffa-paragliding.de/index2.html), bietet nicht nur Unterkunft auf seiner sehr ruhog gelegenen Finca in der Nähe von Valle San Lorenzo (Jama) und geführte Gleitschirmtrips auf der Insel an, sondern hat auch ein sehr grosses Wissen über die (Flug-)Verhältnisse auf Teneriffa. Mit ihm besteht eine grosse Chance "zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort" zu sein! http://www.zonasdevuelo.com/zonasvuelo.html?fz=460 Altitud máxima del despegue 900 m, con orientación Norte Accesos: Carretera de Guimar a Fasnia pasado el mirador a unos 400 m. girar a la dcha. y subir por la pista de tierra Desnivel máximo de 550 m DHV Details anzeigen N028° 17' 29.27"   W016° 25' 05.26"© paraglidingspots.com · last update 10/2021Feedback / Correction