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Bica da Cana

13🟡 Marginal

Portugal · Takeoff 1620 m

Forecast next days

2026-10-0345

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~761 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 761 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 5.1
2026-10-0460

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~432 m, viento 8 km/h.

Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 432 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.2
2026-10-0580

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~708 m, viento 6 km/h.

Wind max: 6 km/h
Base: 708 m
CAPE: 20
LI: -2.4
2026-10-0675

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~603 m, viento 10 km/h.

Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 603 m
CAPE: 10
LI: -0.3

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Takeoff description

Highest regular starting place of Madeira, spectacular views on the lookout point and grandiose flight over the direction of Sao Vicente (1620m)

About this site

Bica da Cana is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Sao Vicente. Takeoff elevation is 1620 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N, NE, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.