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Castelo de Vide

12🟢 Flyable today

Portugal · Takeoff 741 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0490

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3238 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3238 m
CAPE: 380
LI: -0.1
2026-07-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3512 m, viento 14 km/h.

Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3512 m
CAPE: 470
LI: 0.4
2026-07-0680

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3507 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 3507 m
CAPE: 470
LI: -0.1
2026-07-0735

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4413 m, viento 22 km/h.

Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 4413 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 5.7

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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.