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 Russian Bay

Russian Bay, Lefkada

⏱ 25 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Russian Bay is a tandem paragliding flight launched from the hills above Poros, a coastal village on the Argolic Gulf. The activity offers a motorised or foot-launched glide over the bay's turquoise water and pine-covered slopes, depending on wind conditions. Flights operate from a designated take-off point near the village, with landings on the beach or a nearby field.

What to expect

Flight duration is 15 to 25 minutes, depending on thermals and wind direction.
Includes a certified pilot, all harness and canopy equipment, and a pre-flight safety briefing.
You will see the Russian Bay coastline, the island of Poros, and the Peloponnese mainland from 300 to 500 metres altitude.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 12 years with parental consent.
A GoPro camera mount is available on the helmet, and the video file is provided after landing at no extra cost.
Flights run from 10:00 to 18:00 daily from April to October, weather permitting.