Pinheiro da Cruz

Name: Pinheiro da Cruz paragliding site
Address: PT

West-facing ridge site · 46 m takeoff

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Overview

Pinheiro da Cruz is a hill site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 46 m. It works best in westerly winds, and can also work in south-westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport68 km
CAT Cascais Airport74 km
PRM Portimão Airport122 km

Public transport directions from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Pinheiro da Cruz; 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.

Grândola19 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Vila Nova de Santo André19 km away · cityBooking.com Airbnb
Santiago do Cacém25 km away · cityBooking.com Airbnb

Flying nearby

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Sources

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