The 5 best areas to enjoy paragliding in Vizcaya

1. Sopelana

It is one of the most mythical flying areas in Vizcaya. Many flights take place throughout the day. The flight is made at an altitude of 90 meters and allows flying almost all year round. You will always be able to take off and land at the takeoff location. It is the perfect place for those who are starting out in this sport and want to learn to fly quickly.



The flight is usually sloped and very laminar. On windy days you can take trips along the coastal cliffs. The takeoff can be made to various points: to the west, to the north, to the east or the takeoff from the Bunker (currently disused).



Landings can be made at any point on the beach, in the same place as the takeoffs, which is the most common, and in the field with a north wind (it is the best landing of all).
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2. Orduña

It was one of the areas where flying began in Vizcaya. It is a slope or thermo-slope flight with an amazing takeoff. The altitude at which the flight is carried out is 920 meters. The takeoff is from the port of Orduña and it is an impressive takeoff. The landing is made in the valley, near "La Venta" and it is a simple landing.



The flight can be towards the valley, you will fly over the entire valley area and pass through La Virgen and El Mirador, or towards Tologorri, more beyond The Virgin.

3. Getxo

Getxo is a coastal municipality in the province of Vizcaya. On the coast are the beaches of Las Arebas, Ereaga, Arrigunaga, Azkorri-Gorrondatxe, Barinatxe, La Bola, Tunelboca and the Puerto Viejo beach. This flight offers you to enjoy from above the landscape of the green fields and the blue color of the Sea of ​​Biscay. You will discover all the corners of Getxo from another perspective.



The duration of the flight is usually approximately 20-30 minutes and the level of difficulty is low, so everyone from children to adults can enjoy the experience. The flight in this area is done in a two-seater paraglider in which you will be accompanied by an instructor and your only concern will be to enjoy the flight and the landscape.



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4. Zeberio

Zeberio is a municipality in the province of Vizcaya that is located in the region ofArratia-Nervión. It has the Zeberio valley, which gives its name to the town. A unique and different way to visit the town of Zeberio is by taking a two-seater paragliding flight through the valley. Paragliding flights are organized in this valley in which you will enjoy views of the rural area of ​​the town and the landscape that the valley hides.



It is a simple flight that can be done almost all year round if the wind is good. People who are just starting out in this sport and people who already have a more advanced level can do the flight.
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5. Cabo Villano

It is a spectacular flying area at about 300 meters above sea level where you will have the island of Cabo Villano in front of and below you. The wind there is spectacular and allows you to fly over the island of Cabo Villano and return to the slope without any problem. The best time to fly is in the spring and summer months.




Takeoffs are carried out from 3 different areas:
• Monte Ermua: it is the highest takeoff of the three. The ascent lasts about 10 minutes, which, although in cases of ascent, the height allows the flight to be redirected.
•Takeoff usual: where the most takeoffs are made. It is a simple and well-oriented takeoff. Choose this takeoff as long as there is enough wind.
•West takeoff: it is located to the left of the usual takeoff, on the cliff and is higher than the usual one. It is the least recommended takeoff.
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The landing can be in two points: the usual landing, which is the same as the usual takeoff and is simple; and small landings along the cliff where you can also land in case it cannot be done on the usual one.