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Paragliding Serra do Arrimal
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Description
This paragliding site in Portugal offers a mix of thermal and dynamic soaring, making it suitable for small cross-country flights. The takeoff is at an altitude of 475 meters with a height difference of 150 meters. The site is regularly used, especially on weekends, when locals often request airspace clearance.
The area in front of the takeoff features a thermally active valley followed by another ridge. The wind conditions vary throughout the day; mornings are often not flyable, but afternoons can be good with a light seabreeze. Be aware of changing zones of turbulence and consult with locals for the best flying times and conditions.
Toplanding is possible, and the meeting point is at the takeoff. The drive up to the takeoff is conveniently short, although the height difference is relatively small.
The site record is 76.7 km. For more visual information, you can check out these videos:
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Coordinates for the takeoff are NWN: 39.48072, W: -8.87703. The site is suitable for pilots of levels 1 and 2, and can be accessed by car or on foot.
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Next optimal sessions
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Tuesday 13 May
06:23
20:40
06h
WNW
3 | 17km/h
512 m
88 %
07h
W
3 | 17km/h
536 m
89 %
08h
W
4 | 20km/h
585 m
79 %
Wednesday 14 May
06:22
20:41
06h
NNW
7 | 26km/h
634 m
82 %
07h
NNW
8 | 28km/h
621 m
72 %
08h
NNW
9 | 31km/h
670 m
77 %
09h
NNW
12 | 34km/h
768 m
56 %
10h
NNW
15 | 35km/h
975 m
88 %
Friday 16 May
06:20
20:43
14h
W
3 | 20km/h
1585 m
100 %
15h
WNW
8 | 28km/h
1402 m
100 %
18h
NW
13 | 35km/h
1268 m
100 %
19h
NW
12 | 34km/h
1268 m
100 %
20h
NW
10 | 33km/h
1122 m
100 %
Saturday 17 May
06:19
20:44
06h
NNW
5 | 20km/h
731 m
100 %
07h
N
6 | 20km/h
646 m
100 %
08h
NNW
6 | 18km/h
597 m
59 %
09h
NW
7 | 18km/h
731 m
53 %
10h
NW
8 | 18km/h
878 m
48 %
11h
NW
9 | 22km/h
1000 m
65 %
12h
NW
12 | 26km/h
1109 m
83 %
13h
NW
14 | 29km/h
1219 m
100 %
14h
NW
15 | 32km/h
1305 m
100 %
15h
NW
17 | 35km/h
1366 m
100 %
Sunday 18 May
06:18
20:45
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