The district of Évora has a great cultural heritage. The architecture of the city has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. But, besides being known as the "museum city" and having incredible natural landscapes to discover, it is one of the best areas to practice skydiving thanks to its excellent weather conditions.

Undoubtedly, Evora is the perfect setting whether you have never skydived before or not, so many skydiving enthusiasts travel from Badajoz or Lisbon to the Evora area to do this activity and experience the adrenaline of a parachute jump. You have no excuse not to make a parachute jump!

What types of skydiving can I find?

- Tandem skydiving. This type of parachute jump is a double jump, that is, you will jump tied to a harness with a professional skydiver, who will be in charge of opening the parachute at the right time and keep everything under control. Do you want to live a unique experience jumping from the sky of Alentejo? This is the option you should definitely choose. Whether you have skydived before or not, you will feel the endless emotions together with an expert instructor.

Within this modality, you can find skydiving flights from different heights. If you want to have a first contact with heights, you can opt for the 3,000 meters, but if you really like strong emotions, feel the risk, the jumps at 4,200 meters or 5,000 meters are the perfect option. You can see the Albufeira do Torres as if you were just another bird!

- Skydiving course. If parachute flights are not enough for you, surely taking a step further in this world is the best option. With the skydiving courses, you will have the necessary wings to get to know the beauty of Évora in every possible way and become a professional skydiver. After both theoretical and practical training, in which you will put your knowledge to the test, you will obtain the necessary certificate so that you can leave tandem jumps behind.

All skydiving experiences are complete with a pre-flight briefing in which the instructor will explain how the activity will be carried out, but... why not have a souvenir of the parachute flight you will never forget? You can get it in a simple way, since there is a wide range of parachute jumps that complement the experience in the District of Évora with a photographic or video report as a selfie or external.

Where can I go skydiving in Évora?

There is a wide offer of skydiving in the District of Évora, a key point due to its good conditions and for being one of the best airspace in Portugal, so you only have to go to the airfield of Évora to enjoy your experience.

This airfield, which has two runways, is located 2 miles (3.5 km) from the city, or what is the same a few minutes by car, so you have no excuse to say no to a parachute jump and discover the beauty of Évora from the top while you feel the biggest adrenaline rush of your life.

When is the best time to skydive in Évora?

If the Royal Parachuting Federation of Portugal has Évora as its headquarters, it will be for a reason, don't you think? Its weather conditions are the best in the area, so a parachuting jump in these parts, can be done without any problem.

Evora has a Mediterranean climate, so whatever time of the year it is, it will be ideal for you to feel the most frenetic adventure you will live in your life. You will become a little bird gliding with an excellent view of the old town of one of the most beautiful cities in Alentejo.

How long does a parachute jump experience in Evora last?

A parachute jump is not just about jumping. It requires a previous preparation during which the instructor will make sure that everything is in order. In addition, for about 15 minutes, the instructor who will jump with you, will explain the flight briefing that has been established, to know each of the behaviors that must be followed during the aerial experience through the skies of Evora.

A parachute flight also involves taking altitude, and there are a variety of parachute jumps that include various altitude levels, from 3,000 meters to 5,000 meters, so the aircraft will take between 20 and 30 minutes to ascend to the clouds. You will be able to take advantage of those minutes to 100% visualizing the blue sky of Évora, the Alqueva Lake or the Basilica Cathedral.

And finally... after getting to know the flight briefing and the necessary altitude, you can jump! The duration of the fall into the void will depend on the height at which we are, but keep in mind that it will range between 30 and 40 seconds. You will reach a speed of 125 miles per hour (200 km / h)! After this adrenaline rush, the parachute will open and you will glide for about 8-10 minutes over the Alentejo fields.

Who can parachute in Évora?

If you like strong emotions, you will feel them when you make a parachute jump in the District of Évora, we are sure of it, that's why you only need to be over 16 years old, have the authorization of a legal guardian that allows the jump, and not exceed 16 stone (100kg) of the maximum weight allowed.

You will be a little bird with a parachute in the Portuguese sky and you will be fulfilling your dream, since no previous experience is needed either... What more can you ask for? Your dream of skydiving in the Portuguese sky is closer to coming true!

How should I dress for my skydive in Evora?

As you already know, skydiving in Évora can be practiced any month of the year. If you decide to make your jump in the winter, we recommend that you come with warmer clothes than if you do it in the summer months, the temperatures are a little lower and we don't have to tell you that if you fly over the Alentejo area from the top, it will be cooler!

Another thing you will be interested to know is that you should come to your appointment with comfortable clothes and closed shoes. Remember that in your parachute jump you will be attached to the instructor with a harness, so the more comfortable you feel, the better the skydiving experience will be.

Knowing all of this this, you just have to choose the type of skydiving that best suits your personality to discover Évora from a different perspective... What are you waiting for?