About this flying site
Possibly good for soaring in winter, and with high XC potential in summer with W or SW wind, although in summer the wind from NE is dominating.
Castelo de Vide paragliding site and weather forecast
Portugal. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Castelo de Vide.
Altitude741 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates39.4008, -7.4590
AreaPortugal
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Castelo de Vide is a flatland site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 741 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and 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
When the wind is wrong for Castelo de Vide
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Castelo de Vide doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
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Take-off
Medium large gravel field, ok for simultaneous preparation for >5 gliders, with a medium small slope.
741 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth
Unofficial landing
There are multiple large grass fields below right in front of the take-off. Note sure any of them is an official landing site. The largest field is surrounded by a barber wire.
497 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth
Access and parking
Accessible for public by small gravel road (see maps). There is an roadsign on the asphalted road pointing at the takeoff.
Takeoff parking
Source: ParaglidingEarth
Local weather notes
SW wind is the best.
Flight rules
Check the airspace and NOTAMS on: https://cavok.pt/fuaflex/fua-portugal/
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