Gomera - La Mérica
📍 Canary Islands , Provincia de Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Nearest city: Vallehermosa (11 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 638 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
28.10440, -17.33810Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
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 | 0.65 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2025/26 · 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-23 · PWCA [+info]
Superfinal PWCA Pegalajar, Espana
Takeoff description
walk up from Valle Gran Rey directly. 600m of steep serpentines. OR go up to the village Arure by car or bus and easy walk 70min. the takeoff is at the junction of the serpentines and the plateau.
Nearby sites
Tenerife - Taucho (14) · Tenerife - Los Gigantes / Tamaima (10) · Tenerife - Ifonche (20) · Tenerife - Jama (15) · Tenerife - Ladera de Los Cristianos (3) · Tenerife - Tierra del Trigo (4)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.