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 Barano

Barano, Ischia

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Barano is a tandem paragliding flight from Monte Epomeo, the highest peak on Ischia, with a landing zone near the Barano coast. The activity offers a guided aerial tour of the island's volcanic ridges, terraced vineyards, and the Tyrrhenian Sea. Each flight is piloted by a certified instructor and lasts approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

What to expect

Tandem flight with a certified pilot, lasting 15–20 minutes from takeoff at Monte Epomeo (788 metres) to landing at Barano's coastal plain.
Includes all safety gear (harness, helmet, and reserve parachute) and a pre-flight briefing on launch and landing procedures.
Views of the Bay of Naples, Mount Vesuvius, and the island's green valleys and cliffside villages during the descent.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is typically 12 years, with a weight limit of 120 kg.
Flight times are scheduled in the morning or late afternoon to take advantage of stable thermal winds, with a ground transport back to the launch site included.