Porto de Abrigo
📍 Madeira , Porto Santo · Nearest city: Vila de Porto Santo (2 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 85 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
33.06500, -16.31730Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Atlantic/Madeira)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 07:27
Solar noon: 14:03
Golden hour: 19:40 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:40
Day: 13.2 h daylight hours
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.55 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Nearby sites
Pico da Ana Ferreira (20) · Pico das Flores (16) · Chao da Lagoa (22) · Pico da Cruz (20) · Bica da Cana (13) · Ponta da Cruz (Funchal) (15)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.