Aguadulce

Aguadulce is a thermal and soaring site on the Almería coast in southern Spain, launching at about 209 m in southwest wind. There's a height ceiling to be aware of: takeoff altitude is capped at around 300 m AGL, so this isn't a site for big vertical gain — think shorter soaring and thermal sessions rather than XC height. Getting to launch means following a dirt-road path that starts near the cemetery and runs under the highway; a 4x4 is the recommended way in, though some regular cars can manage the track too. It's a compact coastal site, straightforward once you know the access route, with the height limit as the main thing to plan around rather than the terrain itself.

Getting there & local rules

Access is a dirt-road path starting near the cemetery and running under the highway; a 4x4 is recommended, though some cars can manage it.

Local rules & hazards

Takeoff altitude is capped at around 300 m AGL — plan for shorter soaring and thermal sessions rather than big height gain.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Aguadulce, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Aguadulce with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.