Lousa paragliding site and weather forecast

Portugal. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Lousa.

Altitude915 m
Launch directionsN, W, NW
Coordinates40.1049, -8.2091
AreaPortugal

Flying profile

N: bestNE: not recordedE: not recordedSE: not recordedS: not recordedSW: workableW: bestNW: bestNNEESESSWWNW

Best Workable Not recorded

Lousa is a flying site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 915 m. It works best in northerly, westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly winds.

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The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Lousa doesn't cover.

Site briefing highlights

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Take-off

915 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

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Webcams near Lousa

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