Algodonales - Levante
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Cadiz · Nearest city: Algodonales (2 km)
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1027 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
36.89810, -5.39350Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Madrid)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 07:38
Solar noon: 14:20
Golden hour: 20:02 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 21:02
Day: 13.4 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 | 0.57 | 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]
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Takeoff description
Different launches for different wind directions: - Levante: huge with large area of Astro-turf matting on the main run. E to S possible
Pilot comments
Excellent site for all kinds of pilots; except summer months, when thermals are too strong, but then few are here anyway, as it's too hot with temperatures sometimes above 45°C...
Nearby sites
Algodonales - Poniente (12) · Caneta la Real (12) · Teba Poniente (11) · Casarabuonela (Sierra Prieta) (15) · Abdalajis -Levante -CLOSED! (Malaga) (14) · SEVILLAPARAMOTOR (29)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.