Spain
Paragliding in Algodonales, Spain
Best months
- October
- November
- February
- March
- April
- May
Algodonales, in the hills of Cádiz province in Andalucía, is one of Europe's best-known winter and spring flying centres, with launches on the Sierra de Líjar for different wind directions and several schools and guides in town.
Live conditions at the main takeoff · Levante
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The last 12 months
| Month | November 2025★ Best months | December 2025 | January 2026 | February 2026★ Best months | March 2026★ Best months | April 2026★ Best months | May 2026★ Best months | June 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 | September 2026 | October 2026★ Best months |
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| Rain-free middays | 90% | 83.9% | 77.4% | 75% | 87.1% | 96.7% | 96.8% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 90.3% |
| Clear middays | 46.7% | 29% | 22.6% | 39.3% | 48.4% | 20% | 41.9% | 76.7% | 87.1% | 77.4% | 70% | 38.7% |
| Mean 10 m wind (km/h) | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Days | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 |
Rain-free: less than 1 mm of precipitation from 10:00 to 16:00 local time. Clear: mean cloud cover below 50% over the same hours. Wind: mean 10 m wind from 11:00 to 14:00. Hourly endpoints included. Complete days only. Archived forecasts describe model weather, not flying suitability.
Takeoffs
Levante
Altitude: 1,027 m
Launch wind directions: E · SE · S
Huge launch with astro-turf matting; east to south.
View spotPoniente
Altitude: 909 m
Launch wind directions: SW · W · NW
Works in the afternoon and evening when Levante stops.
View spot
Landing: Pepe's Bar · 392 m · View coordinates on Google Maps
Season
Spring and autumn usually bring the best cross-country; winter is more stable and good for building airtime, and most guides do not run standard weeks in July and August because thermals are too strong. In our data, 75% to 90% of middays from November to March were dry at Levante.
Flying
Levante launches at about 1,020 m with its main landing near Pepe's Bar at about 390 m, so roughly 600 m of height. Poniente, at about 970 m, works in the afternoon and evening when Levante stops. El Bosque and Montellano are nearby alternatives.
Practical facts
- Launches
- Levante (east to south) and Poniente (south-west to north-west) on the Sierra de Líjar; the last part of the road is unpaved but fine for a normal car.[1]
- Landing
- Levante landing near Pepe's Bar, about 390 m.[1]
- Schools
- Several companies in town offer instruction and guiding.[1]
Hazards
- Poniente's landing is not the easiest: trees, a valley and power lines. Check the windsock and look around before you launch.[1]
- Summer thermals are strong; most guided weeks avoid July and August.[3]
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to paraglide in Algodonales?
Autumn to spring. In our data, 75% to 90% of middays from November to March were dry at Levante, and summer is very hot.
What launches are there in Algodonales?
Levante for east to south winds and Poniente for south-west to north-west, on the Sierra de Líjar.
Can I check the wind in Algodonales now?
Yes, live wind at the Levante launch is on this page, and the free OutDare app can alert you when it looks flyable.