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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Paragliding in Ustica

Ustica, Sicily

⏱ 25 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Ustica is a tandem or solo flight activity launched from the island's high cliffs, with landings on the volcanic coastline. Ustica, a small island off the coast of Sicily, offers thermals and sea breezes that create reliable flying conditions from spring to autumn. The flight provides a direct view of the island's black rock formations, the Marine Protected Area, and the open Tyrrhenian Sea.

What to expect

Tandem flights last 15 to 25 minutes, depending on wind speed, with a certified pilot handling the glider
Take-off is from Punta Spalmatore or similar cliff sites at 80–120 metres above sea level, giving immediate altitude
The flight path follows the island's northern coast, passing over the Cala dei Francesi inlet and the submerged volcanic crater
A safety briefing and ground instruction on launch and landing technique is included before the flight
Suitable for first-time flyers and those with no previous experience; minimum age is typically 12 years
Landing occurs on the beach at Spalmatore, where the pilot carries out a controlled descent over the sand