Flying sites in Spain
CataloniaAndalusiaAndalucíaAragonese PyreneesExtremaduraCastile and LeónBasque CountryCanary Islands
Àger
Catalonia, Spain
Algodonales
Andalusia, Spain
Algodonales is one of Europe's most reliable year-round flying sites. The Sierra de Lijar launch works in several wind directions, with a huge, easy landing field right next to the village. Ideal for first thermals, ridge soaring and long cross-country flights over the Andalusian plains.
Arroyomolinos de León
Andalucía, Spain
Thermal hike & fly site; several Spanish distance records flown from here towards Albacete.
Castejón de Sos
Aragonese Pyrenees, Spain
One of the best-known Pyrenean flying centres, used for competitions and broad mountain cross-country routes.
Conil Roqueo
Andalusia, Spain
Coastal soaring near Conil de la Frontera. Coordinates approximate.
La Parra
Extremadura, Spain
Thermal and towing site. Check NOTAMs before flying.
Lucena del Puerto
Andalusia, Spain
Small hillside, good for beginners and ground handling.
Matalascañas
Andalusia, Spain
Endless dune soaring along the Atlantic coast. Forgiving conditions, soft sand and kilometres of beach to fly back and forth.
Mazagón
Andalusia, Spain
Coastal soaring site; coastline towards Matalascañas. Check NOTAMs.
Montellano
Andalusia, Spain
A classic Andalusian XC site with strong, well-organised thermals and long flatland glides. Best flown with a local who knows the triggers and the landing options downwind.
Organyà
Catalonia, Spain
Piedrahita
Castile and León, Spain
A classic European cross-country and competition venue with expansive flatland and mountain routes.
Playa el Cruce
Andalusia, Spain
Beach site, also used for paramotor. Long coastal flights towards Punta Umbría and Portugal possible.
Playa Valdevaqueros
Andalusia, Spain
Dune near Tarifa. Coordinates approximate.
Ronda (Ronda la Vieja)
Andalusia, Spain
Small plateau by the Club Vuelo Libre Ronda la Vieja house, NW of Ronda. Two take-offs; top landing possible; good for evening flights. Private launch.
Sopelana
Basque Country, Spain
A popular Atlantic coastal soaring site with cliff launches overlooking the Bay of Biscay.
Tenerife South
Canary Islands, Spain
Volcanic thermals, coastal soaring and reliable winter sunshine. From Ifonche high above the clouds down to Los Gigantes, Tenerife flies almost every day of the year.
Valle de Abdalajís
Andalusia, Spain
Vejer de la Frontera
Andalusia, Spain
Coastal soaring on the Atlantic side of Andalusia. Smooth sea breeze, gentle dunes and long soaring hours make it a perfect place to build airtime and ground handling skills.