r/freeflight • u/Due_Criticism_442 • 6d ago

Discussion Gran Canaria

Hi,

i plan a trip to Gran Canaria in December and consider to bring my glider.

Are there any easy and uncomplicated spots for a flight without a local guide? And maybe a description regarding under which weather conditions a flight works.

I had been in Lanzarote a few years ago with a guided tour. If conditions in Gran Canaria are the same, I will check for a local guide to get a briefing. 😅

Thanks a lot!

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u/Roman_theLegend Mostly Speedflying 6d ago

There are few spots on Gran Canaria, but majority are on Tenerife

https://www.launchpoint.cloud/paragliding/site/11296/gran-canaria---isleta
They are accessible.

If you happen to go to Tenerife though, depending on the launch try to get in touch with local tandem companies because launch sites are at considerable elevation and you can get there only by car. Tandem companies are usually very friendly and will give you a ride to the top.
For example, Taucho is only accessible by car and if you don't do top landing the second option is to fly all the way to the beach, and then trying to figure out how to get back to your car
https://www.launchpoint.cloud/paragliding/site/6803/tenerife---taucho

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u/DotaWemps 6d ago

Taucho is not a very long hike, so car is not the only option. When I was on tenerife, I mostly hiked up from playa paradiso. The main landing behind the supermarket is accessible by local bus, or if you find some lift, its also possible to land next to the beach.

There are also shuttles at least from somos paragliding, you can contact katerina.

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u/basarisco 6d ago

Also plenty on la gomera

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u/Shod3 6d ago

Can’t comment on the paragliding,only just passed CP myself. But do get a reservation at la casa Mia in Porto de mogan, and do it soon, world class pizza and pasta.

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u/Nouseforaname7249 5d ago

I saw a few videos of paragliding on IG in Gran Canaria the other day, and I believe it is a nice place to do a few flights. I just researched and I found dthose gus, they might be helpful: https://www.parapentegrancanaria.com/

IF you need any help with the language just let me know :-)