About this flying site
Flying over Marvao village and the castle is very beautiful. In good conditions, one can turn the thermal and fly an XC to Spain.
Marvão paragliding site and weather forecast
Portugal. Live seven-day flying weather, launch directions and site information for Marvão.
Altitude806 m
Launch directionsSW
Coordinates39.3928, -7.3766
AreaPortugal
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Marvão is a flatland site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 806 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.
- Terrain
- flatland
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
When the wind is wrong for Marvão
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Marvão doesn't cover.
Site briefing highlights
Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth and paraglidingearth.com. Read the full guide before you fly.
Take-off
The takeoff is just below the village's defence wall - a grassy field, with a sort of "ramp", which may be convenient for a hang glider launch.
806 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth
Non official landing
Technically the best option is the large grass field just in front of the takeoff. It is surrounded by a fence, which is quite low at few places (near the parking at landing) and can be easily climbed over.
521 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth
Access and parking
The takeoff can be accessed from the Marvao village.
Takeoff parking
Source: paraglidingearth.com
Landing parking
Source: paraglidingearth.com
Local weather notes
The best soaring is when there is a 15-20kmh wind from SW.
Flight rules
Check airspace and NOTAMs on https://cavok.pt/fuaflex/fua-portugal/ The landing is not an official landing, so please be very respectful!
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Live wind stations near Marvão
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Webcams near Marvão
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Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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