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Castelo de Vide

12🟢 Flyable today

Portugal · Takeoff 741 m

Forecast next days

2026-08-1875

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1851 m, viento 19 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 1851 m
CAPE: 2050
LI: -2.5
2026-08-1965

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1513 m, viento 23 km/h.

Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 1513 m
CAPE: 60
LI: 1.7
2026-08-2060

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1385 m, viento fuerte (25 km/h).

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 1385 m
CAPE: 30
LI: 0.3
2026-08-2140

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1749 m, viento 25 km/h.

Wind max: 25 km/h
Base: 1749 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 4.3

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Takeoff description

Medium large gravel field, ok for simultaneous preparation for >5 gliders, with a medium small slope. Currently there is no windsock (as of January 2025) The takeoff is accessible by a short gravel road connecting to the asphalted panoramic road, no need for 4x4 drive. From the landing the takeoff can be hiked back in max 30 minutes - initially on the small access road, and then "straight up" once on the hill below the take-off location.

About this site

Castelo de Vide is a paragliding launch site in Portugal, near Castelo de Vide. Takeoff elevation is 741 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 12/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.