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Alcaria Ruiva

15🟢 Flyable today

Portugal · Takeoff 351 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0395

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1063 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 1063 m
CAPE: 750
LI: -3.4
2026-10-0485

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1006 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1006 m
CAPE: 1050
LI: -6.1
2026-10-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1211 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1211 m
CAPE: 860
LI: -4.7
2026-10-0695

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~712 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 2.2 mm.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 712 m
CAPE: 1310
LI: -3.9

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Alcaria Ruiva is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Mertola. Takeoff elevation is 351 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 15/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.