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 Stromboli

Stromboli, Aeolian Islands

⏱ 90 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Stromboli is a tandem flight activity launched from the upper slopes of the active volcano on Stromboli Island, Sicily. The flight offers a controlled aerial view of the Sciara del Fuoco lava flow and the Aeolian archipelago. Landings occur on the black sand beach at Ficogrande, with the entire flight lasting 15 to 25 minutes depending on thermal conditions.

What to expect

Tandem flight with a certified pilot, including a pre-flight safety briefing and all harness and wing equipment
Launch from an altitude of 400 metres above sea level, with a gradual climb over the volcano's terraced vineyards and lava fields
Direct view of the Sciara del Fuoco, the steep volcanic chute where pyroclastic flows and occasional lava bombs descend
Flight path along the coastline, passing over the village of Stromboli and the black volcanic beach before landing
Suitable for first-time flyers and persons aged 16 and over, with a weight limit of 100 kg including clothing
Duration of the full activity is 90 minutes from meeting point to landing, including transport to the launch site by 4x4 vehicle