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.

How do I book this activity?

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Paragliding in Tarajalejo

Tarajalejo, Fuerteventura

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Tarajalejo is a tandem flight activity launched from the cliffs above the coastal village of Tarajalejo, Fuerteventura. The flight offers a guided aerial view of the village's black-sand beach and the Atlantic Ocean. It is operated by a local flight school with certified pilots.

What to expect

Tandem flight duration is approximately 15-20 minutes, depending on thermal conditions.
Includes all necessary equipment: paraglider, harness, and helmet, plus a pre-flight safety briefing.
You will launch from a 100-metre cliff and soar over the coastline, with views of the Jandía peninsula to the south.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 8 years.
A photo and video package is available for an additional fee, capturing the flight from a helmet-mounted camera.
Flights operate daily from 10:00 to 18:00, weather permitting, with pick-up from central Tarajalejo available.