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 Custonaci

Custonaci, Sicily

⏱ 25 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Custonaci is a tandem paragliding flight from the slopes of Monte Sparagio, overlooking the Gulf of Castellammare in western Sicily. The activity launches from a designated hillside site and offers a motorised or foot-launched descent depending on wind conditions. Flights are piloted by certified instructors and operate year-round, weather permitting.

What to expect

Flight duration is typically 15 to 25 minutes, depending on thermal conditions and wind speed
Includes a pre-flight safety briefing, all harness and helmet equipment, and a certified tandem pilot
You will soar over the Custonaci marble quarries and the coastal plain, with views of the Zingaro Nature Reserve and the Egadi Islands on clear days
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; minimum age is typically 12 years and maximum weight is 100 kg
Landing occurs on a flat grass field near the Custonaci town centre, with a short shuttle ride back to the launch site
Flights are available from sunrise to late afternoon, with morning slots offering calmer winds and clearer visibility