Aguilar de Alfambra

Aguilar de Alfambra launches from 1,370 m in Spain, with a south-facing edge that stays thermally active despite a fairly modest height difference — the kind of site that rewards patience rather than raw altitude. The takeoff itself is relatively flat and reached via a short drive up a well-maintained field track, making access easier than the terrain might suggest. Launch is along the Camino Ermita Virgen de la Peña, and pilots simply pick the exact spot along that path that best matches the steepness and ground conditions on the day — access to the takeoff is good, and the landing meadow stays visible from up top the whole time, which makes it easy to keep an eye on conditions below before committing. The landing itself, known locally as the Alfambra – Río Alfambra site, asks pilots to be mindful of the vegetation and move to another patch of ground if needed rather than repeatedly landing on the same spot.

Launch & conditions

Launch is along the Camino Ermita Virgen de la Peña; pick the exact spot that best matches the steepness and ground conditions that day. The landing meadow stays visible from launch.

Getting there & local rules

A short drive up a well-maintained field track leads to a relatively flat, easily reached takeoff.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Aguilar de Alfambra, 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 Aguilar de Alfambra with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.