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 Skiathos Town

Skiathos Town, Skiathos

⏱ 20 minutes

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About this experience

Paragliding in Skiathos Town is a tandem paragliding flight that launches from the hills above the town and lands on the beach or in a designated field. It is a commercial activity operated by a local flight school, with sessions running daily from April to October. Each flight lasts approximately 15 to 20 minutes, depending on wind conditions, and includes a full safety briefing and all necessary equipment.

What to expect

Tandem flight with a certified pilot, lasting 15-20 minutes from launch to landing
Includes harness, helmet, and a pre-flight safety briefing on the launch site
Take off from a grassy slope at an altitude of 200 metres, with views over Skiathos Town and the Aegean Sea
Land on the sand at Megali Ammos beach, a short walk from the town centre
Suitable for first-time flyers aged 6 and above, with a combined weight limit of 120 kilogrammes
Each session includes a 15-minute walk to the launch site, followed by a 10-minute setup and briefing before takeoff

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4.8

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Yacht Charter in Skiathos Town

Skiathos Town

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Megali Ammos Watersports

4.8(58 reviews)

Megali Ammos, Skiathos 370 02, Grecia

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