Granada is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, the contrast between sea and mountains, makes the views from the sky are impressive. So we propose you to know the natural charms of the city of Granada flying in paragliding. You will enjoy a free flight, which will give you a sense of indescribable freedom.

The flights in tandem, are indicated for those people who do not have previous experience and want to enjoy a paragliding session, for this they will be accompanied by an expert instructor, who will guide the paraglider with the help of the wind.

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Before starting the flight, there will be an explanatory talk where the pilot will show you all the safety material and will explain what the flight will be like and where you will be passing through, and very important, how to position yourself during the takeoff, landing, and flight to help the instructor in the maneuvers. After the briefing, you will equip yourself, and after a short race you will jump off the mountain and the flight will start.

Where are the best paragliding areas in Granada?

• Sierra Nevada: As it couldn’t be otherwise, is one of the favorite spots for paragliding. Flying between its green or white mountains is a unique experience. You can choose between baptisms of flight of 10 minutes, or flights a little longer, 20 minutes, in which to include photos and video of the activity and in which to travel the Sierra Nevada and the Alpujarras. Flights at 1,300 meters high that will leave you speechless. • Cenes de la Vega: In this valley most of the flights in the province take place with a drop of 550 meters, very close to the mountains you land in the dump and you can see the entire mountainous area, Monachil and with the Alhambra in the background.

• Almuñecar: Another area where you can fly and contrasting with mountain flights, is in this coastal area, with a flight over the beach, lasting approximately 15 minutes with views of La Herradura and Torre Cabria.

• Loja: Another of the preferred mountainous areas for taking off paragliding jumps. With an altitude of 1,100 meters and the landscape of Sierra Gorda in the background.

What kinds of paragliding jumps are available in Granada?

- If you want to share this special moment with your partner, friend or family, you can choose a simultaneous flight, where each one will fly with your instructor in parallel and you will be able to greet from the air. You can include a photo report and the accommodation to complete the experience.

- For those who are looking for strong emotions, and do not settle for a quiet flight, there are acrobatic flights, usually have a duration between 25 and 35 minutes, where the instructor, always in agreement with the passenger, will make turns, changes of direction and direction to download adrenaline and enjoy such an impressive landscape. It usually takes off from the Valley of Cenes de la Vega, towards the Sierra Nevada.

- Special flights: There are 45-minute flights to travel the Costa Tropical and the Sierra Nevada and even flights with the paragliding world champion, Ramón Morillas, with whom you can share 20 or 40 minutes of flight.

- Paragliding course in Granada: There are 3 levels or modules, initiation, progression and improvement. First of all, you can take a baptism, which is the perfect way of contacting the sport to find out if you want to continue with other more advanced courses, and it can be done in 1 day or over a weekend. The introductory course comprises a total of 4-6 days with 25 hours of flight divided into sessions of 3 or 4 hours. The progression course lasts a whole week with 3 or 4 flights a day. With this course you will be able to fly alone. The improvement course is 10 days and you will be able to fly higher, and look for the currents to be able to do it longer. They all have their theoretical part in addition to the practice to become an accredited flight pilot by the Federation of Air Sports (FEADA).

What requirements are necessary to be able to fly?

The flights are suitable for all public, normally the requirement to fly is usually weight at least 20 kilos and not exceed 100, which allows children from 5 years can fly. Minors will have to be accompanied by an adult that authorizes the flight. In addition in Granada, flights can be taken by people who have any type of disability.

Are safe these types of jumps?

Of course! Whenever a sport of these characteristics is carried out, the most important thing is safety. That is why you will make the flight with an accredited professional monkey with many flights behind him and experience in the orography and meteorology of the mountains of Granada. The materials used are approved and are of the highest quality. You will only have to relax and enjoy, the monitor will take care of everything else.

What do I need to bring on the day of the activity?

We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes that are not tight, as well as sports shoes and that depending on the time of year you go warm. Air currents from the sierra can be cold. Otherwise, just want to have fun and live an amazing experience.

When is the best time to go paragliding in Granada?

Paragliding is an activity that is totally subject to meteorology, so it is necessary that optimal conditions are given to ensure the safety of the flight and the minimum duration.

Paragliding flights usually take place throughout the year, although from the beginning of autumn the weather conditions are usually more appropriate, if the weather is good, you can enjoy a flight with the snowy mountains in the background.

Discover Granada with a bird's eye view!