Paragliding is one of the most popular activities carried out year after year on the island of Tenerife. You will be able to enjoy spectacular views from another point of view, from the air. All passengers and coaches repeat this sport every year as it is a unique experience in which you feel free while enjoying unbeatable views of the island.
Read this article if you want to know more about the keys and everything you need to practice paragliding.
If you want to see the island from the sky this is the sport you have to try. We leave you with the 5 best areas to enjoy paragliding on the island of Tenerife.
The 5 best areas to enjoy paragliding on the island of Tenerife
1. Izaña
It is one of the best flights in the highest area of Spain, it is the highest glide and has one of the greatest slopes. At the beginning of the flight you can see wonderful views of Teide, it is one of the highest coasts in Europe. The flight begins at the top of Mount Teide, 2300 meters above sea level. It is important to obtain weather information before flying!
The landing points are the area of Puerto de la Cruz, in the north and La Ladera or Playa del Puertito, in the south. br /> If the weather is good, the difficulty level is intermediate (2-3).
2. Ifonche Vilaflor
Its starting point is in the northeastern part of Güímar, 1000 meters above sea level. The surface as a takeoff and preparation ramp is 750 meters above sea level.
You land on the black sand Caleta Beach, Adeje, but only during the winter months. The estimated flight time is approximately 30-45 minutes.
3. Taucho, Adeje
It is located in the municipality of Adeje, in the south of the island. The flight begins at 760 meters above sea level. Flight is available when the wind comes from the south or west. You can land in Armeñine or in La Caleta Beach (only in winter).
The level of difficulty varies depending on the time zone; At first and last hour of the day the level is intermediate/low (2-4) and at midday the level is intermediate/high (3-4).
4. The Crown
The take-off point of La Corona is located in the northern part of the municipality of Los Realejos, in the north of Tenerife. It is possible to carry out the flight when the winds come from the north and east, and it is carried out at 765 meters above sea level.
The landing points are Los Realejos and Playa del Socorro. It is not convenient to fly in the months of June, July and August.
The level of difficulty is established according to the time of day in which you make the flight: early and late for the basic level (1-2) and mid-day for the intermediate/high-intermediate level (3-4).
5. Güímar Hillside
The starting point, as the name indicates, is located in the municipality of Güímar, at an altitude of 725 meters above sea level. The landing is at Playa Puertito (only in winter when the beach is not occupied by bathers) and La Ladera.
Availability is when the winds blow from the northeast and northwest. The level of difficulty is basic level (1-2) at first and last hour, and intermediate/high level (3-4) at noon.
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