A paragliding flight over Santa Pola is an experience in itself. This coastal town in Alicante has a large part of its landscapes protected, so if you are going to take the first step into flying (without an engine) over the coastline of the Costa Blanca, you will be betting on board of an adventure that many people dream of. The sun and beach await here, but in a unique way, as this is one of the best provinces for flight sports thanks to its easterly winds, so if this is your first time, you couldn't have found a better place to enjoy it. Pack comfortable clothes and sports shoes and write down these spectacular spots that we are going to tell you about, because you won't need anything else to enjoy this aerial sport.

As you would expect, the vast majority of paragliding flights in Santa Pola are along the coast, so you'll have the perfect plan to enjoy this beautiful Mediterranean coastline in a way that's far from the ordinary. When the wind hits the reefs of this town, it generates upward air currents that allow us to fly with the paraglider at 250 metres above sea level, with truly enviable views of its beaches and surroundings.

If you want to paraglide over Santa Pola, you will find a couple of spots where you will be able to appreciate the coast of Alicante as few others can:

Where to do a paragliding jump in Santa Pola?

- You'll find plenty of paragliding flights over the Santa Pola lighthouse. This is an iconic spot in this town that you can get to know in this exciting way. The take-off point varies depending on the company, but the objective is always the same: to discover this imposing white lighthouse that stands on a rock on the edge of the Mediterranean. The experience is almost unbeatable, cradled by the gentle Alicante breeze, you'll have a dreamlike journey that will take you over beautiful beaches, many of them considered nature reserves, such as the beautiful Calas del Cuartel. You will also pass by countless coves, such as Platja de Mare de Deu or Parc del Llebeig, another protected coastal spot in Santa Pola.

- The Cape of Santa Pola is one of our favourite destinations for paragliding in this region of Alicante. If you choose this spot and your flight takes you in a southerly direction, you will skirt the entire coastline of Santa Pola, taking in some of the most beautiful spots in the town. Departing from the Cape of Santa Pola, you will have beautiful views of the town centre, its immense port and the spectacular natural park of the Salinas de Santa Pola, an immense network of salt lakes inhabited by the wildest and most exotic birdlife of all, and if you are lucky, you will even be able to see its lagoons dyed completely pink, inhabited by elegant flamingos.

- A paragliding flight will give you views of Tabarca Island that no one else can have. It's not that you will fly over the island itself, but because of its proximity to Santa Pola, you'll be able to see this mythical islet up close. It's a magical experience, so make sure you book a flight with an itinerary that passes through here, you won't want to miss it.

- Finally, we have to talk about Agost. This is a municipality that is not in Santa Pola as such, but it is really close. It is a perfect place to paraglide if the conditions are not favourable on the coast or if you have not found availability and in just 40 minutes you will have arrived. Although you won't be able to see the magnificent beaches that bathe this region, an itinerary through the interior of Alicante awaits you, because you will glide between hills and mountains, such as the mountains of Sierra del Maigmó, the Daniel Esteve Mountain Park or the Cresta de la Foradada. All of it by taking off from the Palomaret, an area of Agost designed solely and exclusively for paragliding flights, so emblematic is this area to enjoy this aerial sport.

There is no more authentic experience when it comes to flying than with this aerial sport and the best thing is that no you won’t need anything except to be willing to enjoy this adventure, since you will be carrying out this activity in tandem, that is, hooked to a flight instructor to not have to think about anything except to admire the views from the paraglider. So, shall we fly?