Arrabida Norte

Overview

Arrabida Norte is a flatland site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 478 m. No launch directions are recorded yet. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Arrabida Norte; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Sesimbra10 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Quinta do Conde10 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Setúbal10 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Arrabida Norte.

• Arrábida Natural ParkOutdoors · 1 km awayProtected area in Portugal
• Roman ruins of CreiroCulture · 2 km awayRoman Empire fish-processing factory near Setúbal, Portugal
• Fort of Santiago do OutãoCulture · 5.8 km awayFortress in Setúbal, Portugal
• Outão LighthouseCulture · 5.8 km awayLighthouse in Portugal
• Albarquel fortCulture · 8.2 km awayFort in Portugal
• Castle of SesimbraCulture · 9.8 km awayAncient castle in Sesimbra, Setúbal, Portugal
• Fortress of Saint James of SesimbraCulture · 9.8 km awayFortress in Portugal
• Feu Guião PalaceCulture · 10 km awayPalace in Setúbal, Portugal

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Arrabida HG ramp1 km E · Faces SWorks in other winds
• pista da comporta20 km SE
• calheta21 km NW
• Fonte da Telha22 km NW
• costa caparica26 km NW
• Lagoa de Melides30 km SE
• Trafaria - Silos30 km NW
• Faró39 km SE

More paragliding sites near Arrabida Norte

• Arrabida 2 km away
• Sesimbra 9 km away
• Serra do Louro - Palmela 12 km away
• Meco 16 km away
• Bicas 17 km away

Pilot notes