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 Dryopida

Dryopida, Kythnos

⏱ 25 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Dryopida is a tandem paragliding flight launched from the hills above the village of Dryopida on Kythnos island. The activity offers a motorised or foot-launched glide over the island's interior and towards the Aegean coastline. Flights operate from designated take-off points near Dryopida, with landing zones on the island's lower slopes.

What to expect

Tandem flight with a certified pilot, lasting 15 to 25 minutes depending on thermal conditions
Includes all paragliding equipment: wing, harness, helmet, and two-way radio communication
Launch from a hillside at approximately 200 metres above sea level, with views over Dryopida's rooftops and the surrounding valley
Flight path passes over the village's stone houses, olive groves, and the dry stone terraces characteristic of Kythnos
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; no physical fitness requirement beyond walking to the launch point
Landing occurs on a flat field near the village edge, with a short vehicle transfer back to the start point