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 Agios Stefanos

Agios Stefanos, Kythnos

⏱ 25 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Agios Stefanos is a tandem or solo flight activity launched from the hills above the bay on Kythnos. The flight offers a thermal and ridge-lift route over the Aegean Sea, with landing on the beach. It operates from late morning to early evening, depending on wind conditions.

What to expect

Tandem flights last 15-25 minutes, with a pre-flight briefing and all harness, helmet, and canopy equipment included
Launch from a 200-metre hillside ramp above Agios Stefanos, with a clear view of the bay and the island of Kea on the horizon
During the flight, you pass over the coastal road and olive groves, then glide parallel to the shoreline at 300-500 metres altitude
Suitable for first-time flyers and experienced pilots, with weight limits of 40-110 kg for tandem passengers
A ground crew assists with take-off and landing, and a GoPro camera mount is available for an additional fee
Flights are available from April to October, with morning thermals and afternoon sea breezes providing stable conditions