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Serra do Louro - Palmela

North-west-facing ridge site · 196 m takeoff

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Site guide

Serra do Louro - Palmela is a flatland site in Portugal with a recorded launch elevation of 196 m. It works best in north-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Takeoff

  • Take-offNot possible to park a car196 m · Source: ParaglidingEarth

196 m · 38.5640, -8.9181 · Directions

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When to go

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Getting there

Nearest airports

  • LIS Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport31 km
  • CAT Cascais Airport42 km
  • PRM Portimão Airport160 km

Nearest towns

  • Palmela2 km
  • Setúbal5 km
  • Pinhal Novo8 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 Serra do Louro - Palmela; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

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