Lanzarote

About

Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands in Spain, located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 125 km off the coast of Africa. It is a popular destination for hang gliding and paragliding enthusiasts, as it offers a variety of flying sites with stunning views of the volcanic landscape and the sea. Lanzarote has a warm and dry climate, with average temperatures ranging from 17°C in winter to 25°C in summer. The island has a long north-south ridge line that provides dynamic lift for ridge soaring, as well as several mountain-type launches that allow thermal flying. Lanzarote also has plenty of wide-open spaces for landing, making it suitable for pilots of all levels.

Launch Points (5)

Famara

Foot Launch

Alt: 422 m / 1,386 ftHdg: 347° NNWSurface: SHORT GRASS

This is a long ridge that runs along the west coast of the island, facing the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most scenic and consistent flying sites in Lanzarote, as it offers spectacular views of the cliffs, the beach and the island of La Graciosa. Famara works with north-west to north-east winds and can be flown all year round. The launch site is located near the village of Teguise, at an altitude of about 450 m. The landing area is on the beach below, or on a large field near the village of Caleta de Famara.

Mala

Foot Launch

Alt: 190 m / 622 ftHdg: 281° WSurface: SHORT GRASS

This is a mountain site on the east coast of the island, facing the sea. It works with east to south-east winds, and can be flown from October to March. The launch site is located near the village of Mala, at an altitude of about 250 m. The landing area is on a large field next to the road that leads to Mala.

Orzola

Foot Launch

Alt: 480 m / 1,576 ftHdg: 291° WNWSurface: SHORT GRASS

This is another ridge site on the north-east coast of the island, facing the strait between Lanzarote and La Graciosa. It works with north-east to east winds, and can be flown from October to March. The launch site is located near the village of Orzola, at an altitude of about 300 m. The landing area is on a large field next to the road that leads to Orzola.

Teguise Launch

Foot Launch

Alt: 260 m / 852 ftHdg: 10° NSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

Tenesar

Foot Launch

Alt: 362 m / 1,187 ftHdg: 32° NNESurface: SHORT GRASS

This is another mountain site on the west coast of the island, facing the sea. It works with west to south-west winds, and can be flown from October to March. The launch site is located near the village of Tenesar, at an altitude of about 300 m. The landing area is on a large field next to the road that leads to Tenesar.

Landing Zones (6)

Flying Conditions

Has 5 different launch points. The best wind direction is 270 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.