Algodonales – Levante

Algodonales is one of southern Spain's classic flying areas, in the hills above Cádiz province, and the Levante launch — a huge takeoff with astro-turf matting on the main run — is genuinely excellent for pilots of all levels, working with wind from east through south. The one real exception is summer: thermals turn too strong to be comfortable, and temperatures can climb past 45°C, which is also why the site empties out during those months even though it stays technically flyable. Reaching launch means leaving Algodonales on the A-384 toward the A-8126 and onto the CA-9101, with the last stretch unpaved but manageable in any regular car; hiking up is also a common and popular option. The main Levante landing sits about 400 m below launch. A well-known local fixture, Pepe's Bar, tends to relocate to wherever pilots are actually landing that day, offering simple refreshments and a social gathering point after flying — a nice way to meet the local crowd.

Launch & conditions

The Levante launch is huge, with astro-turf matting across the main run, and works with wind from east through south.

Getting there & local rules

From Algodonales, take the A-384 toward the A-8126, then onto the CA-9101 — the final stretch is unpaved but fine for any regular car. Hiking up to launch is also common.

Local rules & hazards

This site is excellent for pilots of all levels, with one real exception: summer, when thermals turn too strong to be comfortable and temperatures can pass 45°C — most pilots skip it during those months even though it's technically still flyable.

Check conditions before you fly

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