Paragliding in Tenerife - the island's ideal sportParagliding in Tenerife. If ever there was an environment perfect for the amazing sport of paragliding - it is Tenerife. With its light winds, useful thermals and superb scenery to fly over, you can't hope for better. Photo: Fabien1309
When I lived at Paloma Beach, in Los Cristianos, you could always see a group of paragliders sailing over the Roque del Conde, the flat-topped mountain rising behind the town.  Photo: Frédéric Bonifas
There are six main routes recognised as ideal for paragliding, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. Izaña-Puerto de la Cruz Izaña is the area of Tenerife where the astronomical observatory is found and this route traces a long descent over the La Orotava valley, eventually landing at Playa Jardin. Izaña-Puertito de Guimar Again, a long descent of some eight miles over awe-inspiring scenery. Tacoronte-El Sauzal A nice coastal flight of only 3½ miles. It can easily be done in the other direction. La Corona-Los Realejos This route takes you over Icod el Alto and Los Realejos before landing on the beach. Taucho-Adeje A southern route, where you make the most of the warm air thermals. Jama Another thermal route, taking in Valle de San Lorenzo. return from paragliding in Tenerife to sport |
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