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.

How do I book this activity?

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Can I cancel or reschedule?

Cancellation policies vary by operator. Please contact the featured operator directly to discuss cancellation and rescheduling options.

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Paragliding in Messina

Messina, Sicily

⏱ 25 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Messina is a tandem flight activity launched from the Peloritani Mountains, overlooking the Strait of Messina in Sicily. The flight offers a view of the Sicilian and Calabrian coastlines, with Mount Etna visible on clear days. This activity provides a direct encounter with the region's thermal air currents and coastal geography.

What to expect

A tandem paragliding flight lasting 15 to 25 minutes, depending on wind conditions, with a certified pilot controlling the wing.
Includes all flight equipment (harness, helmet, and glider), a pre-flight safety briefing, and a ground-based takeoff from a designated launch site at 600 metres above sea level.
During the flight, you will pass over the Strait of Messina, seeing the city's harbour, the ferry routes, and the twin shores of Sicily and Calabria below.
The flight suits first-time flyers and those with no prior experience; no physical fitness requirement beyond walking to the launch point.
A landing occurs on a designated beach or field near the coast, with a short vehicle transfer back to the meeting point included in the package.