Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~799 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 2.0 mm.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 799 m
CAPE: 890
LI: -3.5
Castelo de Vide
12🟢 Flyable todayPortugal · Takeoff 741 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1008 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1008 m
CAPE: 1080
LI: -6.0
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~650 m, viento 18 km/h, con precipitación 1.9 mm.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 650 m
CAPE: 750
LI: -3.4
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~674 m, viento 8 km/h, con precipitación 0.6 mm.
Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 674 m
CAPE: 710
LI: -3.4
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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.