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 Calheta

Calheta, Madeira

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Calheta is a tandem paragliding flight launched from the cliffs above Calheta beach on Porto Santo island. The flight offers a guided aerial view of the island's golden sand beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Each session includes a safety briefing, all equipment, and a certified pilot.

What to expect

Flight duration is approximately 15 to 20 minutes from launch to landing on Calheta beach.
Includes a tandem paraglider, harness, helmet, and a certified pilot who controls the flight.
Launch from a 100-metre cliff with a short run, followed by a smooth lift into the coastal air currents.
Passengers see the entire Calheta bay, the Porto Santo coastline, and the Ilhéu de Cima islet during the flight.
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is 12 years and maximum weight is 100 kg.
Landing occurs on the sand near the beach promenade, with a short walk back to the meeting point.