El Barranco paragliding site and weather forecast
Spain. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for El Barranco.
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
El Barranco is a flatland site in Spain with a recorded launch elevation of 585 m. It works best in westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.
- Terrain
- flatland
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Yes
Recent forecast scores
Day scores for El Barranco from Magic Skyweed's latest forecast runs (27 Sep, 17:55 UTC), on our 0–100 flying scale. The live forecast scores every hour against your own glider and limits.
- Mon 28 Sep0/100 No-gomedium confidence
- Tue 29 Sep33/100 No-go · top-to-bottommedium confidence
- Wed 30 Sep36/100 No-go · top-to-bottomlow confidence
- Thu 1 Oct52/100 Marginal · top-to-bottomlow confidence
- Sat 3 Oct40/100 No-go · top-to-bottomlow confidence
When the wind is wrong for El Barranco
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction El Barranco doesn't cover.
Site information
This page records the launch location, altitude and known wind aspects. Detailed local guidance has not yet been verified, so consult the managing club or an experienced local pilot before flying.
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Paragliding sites near El Barranco
Live wind stations near El Barranco
Nearby weather stations reporting live wind and gusts. Loaded when the page opens.
Webcams near El Barranco
Live views of the launch and the valley, where a camera is available. Loaded when the page opens.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.