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Plaka

20🟡 Marginal

Greece · Takeoff 479 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1650 m, viento 20 km/h.

Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 1650 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 1.8
2026-07-0555

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1904 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1904 m
CAPE: 70
LI: 2.9
2026-07-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1626 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1626 m
CAPE: 510
LI: 0.3
2026-07-0790

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1743 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1743 m
CAPE: 210
LI: -0.1

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Takeoff description

When very strong NW and NE DO NOT take off or you sink with rotors. Up to 3 gliders simultaneously. Tarmac all the way up.

About this site

Plaka is a paragliding launch site in Greece, near Alexandroupoli. Takeoff elevation is 479 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 20/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SE, S, SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.