Paragliding Vejer de la Frontera Bar El Poniente

The main launch site is located at a restaurant in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. This site is regularly used for soaring flights, although many flights are not logged. Occasionally, cross-country (XC) flights are possible from this location. The takeoff altitude is 196 meters with a height difference of 155 meters. The ridge, approximately 500 meters long, offers good soaring conditions, occasionally enhanced by thermals that can lift you several hundred meters above the ridge. This site has been popular for decades. Vejer de la Frontera is a picturesque village known for its historic charm and beautiful views. The village can be crowded with tourists during the season. The site is best suited for westerly winds, and you can land either on the fields below or attempt a top landing, though the latter is less easy. While flying, you can enjoy views of the Atlantic Ocean, which is about 10 kilometers away. Vultures often indicate the presence of embedded thermals, which can be followed for potential XC flights. The region is influenced by the Azores High, often leading to easterly winds. The sea breeze system starts working from March but is not always reliable. The best conditions are usually found in prefrontal situations when the wind begins to turn south or southwest. It's important to land before the arrival of strong winds, indicated by white caps on the sea. For optimal soaring at Vejer, the meteorological forecast should indicate northwest winds, which, combined with the sea breeze, often result in favorable west winds for extended soaring sessions. Vejer de la Frontera is recognized as one of the most beautiful towns in Spain, with its old town declared a national monument by the Spanish Ministry of Culture. From the launch site, you can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the beaches of Conil and Zahara. For more detailed information, you can visit [Zonas de Vuelo](http://www.zonasdevuelo.com/zonasvuelo.html?fz=61) or [Vejer Parapente](http://www.vejerparapente.net.ms/).