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Caldas das Taipas

East-facing ridge site · 404 m takeoff

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Site guide

Caldas das Taipas is a hill site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 404 m. It works best in easterly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

Takeoff

  • Take-off404 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

404 m · 41.4784, -8.3823 · Directions

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When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

  • OPO Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport36 km
  • VRL Vila Real Airport60 km
  • VGO Vigo Airport86 km

Nearest towns

  • Brito3 km
  • Caldas das Taipas3 km
  • Ponte4 km

Public transport directions from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Rome2Rio)

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

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