Portugal Paragliding Sites

The best and most beautiful take-off on Madeira concerning XC-flights, altitude gain, Acro, SIV, around 300 days per year good flying conditions perfect grass ramp. All pg flight records on the south side of Madeira were flown from here, no high voltage cables, no trees, and wide wind range to take off without obstacles and no cloudbase below, easy top landing, a dream for pilots! Launch site not huge but because there is consistent wind (direction and speed) it's not a problem Top landing possible but it is a small area so needs a bit of spot landing skill. Easy landing at the beach below. 1- and 2-seater Altitude 426m

Training, leisure and XC Country flights You may have Notam issued, but before you take off you have to inform the military. You may have Notam issued. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1150m

Easy access, near Lapinha take off Altitude 796m

1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 1226m

1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 355m

1- and 2-seater Altitude 92m

1- and 2-seater Altitude 209m

1- and 2-seater Altitude 26m

The best takeoff in Madeira Island for XC-Flights. Many of the local competitions are held there due to its frequent good flying conditions all year round.Frequent meeting point to local pilots. Foreign pilots welcome.Gentle, wide and long slope.Not in the rotor, without cranes nearby, also cactus free and without buildings. 1- and 2-seater Altitude 805m

Altitude 900m