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Alcaria Ruiva

15🟡 Marginal

Portugal · Takeoff 351 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3569 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 3569 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 2.9
2026-07-0570

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3186 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3186 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 1.3
2026-07-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3393 m, viento 16 km/h.

Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 3393 m
CAPE: 130
LI: 1.1
2026-07-0745

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4049 m, viento 11 km/h.

Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 4049 m
CAPE: 40
LI: 5.3

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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.