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Castanheira

2🟡 Marginal

Portugal · Takeoff 1258 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0465

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3074 m, viento 12 km/h.

Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 3074 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 3.8
2026-07-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2896 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 2896 m
CAPE: 170
LI: 0.8
2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3125 m, viento 18 km/h.

Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3125 m
CAPE: 140
LI: 0.0
2026-07-0755

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3647 m, viento 15 km/h.

Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 3647 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 2.7

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Castanheira is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Montalegre. Takeoff elevation is 1258 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 2/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.