Tenerife holds a special place in the heart of travelers who are never shy of taking new adventures. Being the largest of the Canary Islands, millions of tourists flock to this place every year. Several adventure activities like paragliding, hiking, trekking, and kayaking attract adrenaline junkies’ from across the globe. Amongst all these activities, paragliding in Tenerife is a popular adventure sport that lets you make wondrous memories.
Here, we will discuss what it feels like to be doing paragliding in Tenerife and what are the best paragliding sites in this tropical paradise.
Paragliding in Tenerife is a popular adventure sport that lets you make wondrous memories.
Aerial sports are always full of thrill, excitement, fun, and learning. The more time you spend in the air the more you learn about yourself and feel connected to nature. Paragliding flights bring you closer to nature and let you experience the thrill of flying like a bird. As in tandem paragliding, you are seated with a professional pilot who takes care of your safety, thus giving you ample time to relish the magnificent views from above.
Also, the duration for which you stay up in the air, absorbing the surreal views from the top, you feel how small our existence is in front of the splendid nature. This incredible flight experience, when coupled with breathtaking views creates memories for a lifetime. Tenerife has a striking natural beauty. Therefore, you must not miss any opportunity to watch its splendor while gliding past the beautiful landscapes.
Hence, the next time when you are in Tenerife, do not forget to take a tandem paragliding flight. Now let us take you through different paragliding sites in Tenerife.
Tenerife has 3 popular takeoff sites that are obliged to offer spectacular views and leave you awestruck. They are located in different regions to offer magnificent views of the island through the tandem paragliding sites. Here is a breakdown of the three sites that will fill your heart with thrill and excitement.
At a height of 800m above sea level, Taucho can be the ideal location for your first paragliding flight. Paragliding in Taucho takes you through the amazing Las Moraditas town while descending towards the coast, making the landing at the beach. The 15-20 minute flight is an ideal first-hand experience for paragliders.
Take off in Ifonche, Tenerife South
Not so far from Taucho, but at an elevation of 1100m, this takeoff spot is inside a protected natural area. The flight route takes you past the surroundings of Los Roques, immersing you in the picturesque views of the island. This 20-30 minute duration is simply unforgettable.
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A unique adventure flight from 2300m above sea level mesmerizes you with the exquisite views of Mt. Teide when you fly past it. It lasts for 40 minutes which takes off from Izaña North or South based on the weather conditions. For takeoffs from Izaña Norte, the flight terminates at Puerto de La Cruz while it terminates at Puertito de Güímar when commenced from Izaña Sur.
We have a team of passionate paragliding instructors who love to fly and help accomplish tourists their dream of flying. You can count on us for the amount of experience we have in tandem paragliding in Tenerife.
