Do I need any experience to go paragliding?

No experience is needed. Tandem paragliding means you fly with a professional pilot who controls the entire flight. You just sit back and enjoy the view.

How long does a paragliding flight last?

Tandem flights typically last 20–30 minutes, depending on weather conditions and thermal activity. The whole experience including briefing and transport takes about 2–3 hours.

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Paragliding in Karystos

Karystos, Aegina

⏱ 30 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Karystos is a tandem flight activity launched from the slopes of Mount Ochi on the southern tip of Euboea, Greece. The flight offers a 20-30 minute aerial view of the Karystos bay, the Aegean Sea, and the surrounding marble quarries. Each session includes a certified pilot, all safety gear, and a pre-flight briefing on launch and landing techniques.

What to expect

Tandem flight duration is 20-30 minutes, with a total session time of 1.5 hours including transport to the launch site.
Launch altitude is approximately 600 metres above sea level, providing a 400-metre vertical descent over the coastline.
The flight path crosses the Karystos plain, passing over the Venetian Bourtzi fortress and the town's harbour before landing on the beach.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 12 years and maximum weight is 100 kilograms.
Included in the price are the paraglider wing, harness, helmet, and a GoPro camera rental for an optional flight video recording.
Flights operate from April to October, with morning sessions offering calmer thermal winds and clearer visibility of the Evia Strait.