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 Porto Santo Town

Porto Santo Town, Porto Santo

⏱ 25 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Porto Santo Town is a tandem flight activity launched from the island's elevated cliffs above the town. It operates on Porto Santo's north-eastern coast, where thermals and sea breezes provide stable conditions for flights lasting 15 to 25 minutes. The flight descends towards the town's beachfront, offering a direct view of the nine-kilometre sandy shoreline and the Atlantic horizon.

What to expect

Tandem flight with a certified pilot, including a pre-flight safety briefing and all harness and canopy equipment
Flight duration of 15 to 25 minutes, depending on wind speed and thermal activity on the day of the flight
Takeoff from a cliff launch site at approximately 150 metres above sea level, with a controlled landing on the sandy beach near the town centre
In-flight views of Porto Santo's airport runway, the town's white-washed buildings, and the uninhabited islet of Ilhéu de Cima to the east
Suitable for first-time flyers aged 12 and older, with no prior paragliding training required; weight limit of 100 kilograms for passengers

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