Algodonales – North

Algodonales North launches at 880 m in Cadiz province, Andalusia, southern Spain, and flies with wind from the northwest, offering a maximum height difference of around 433 m to work with above the surrounding terrain. It's a modest, small site set on a slope, with a covered picnic area nearby and scattered trees around it, so takeoff space is tighter than at a big open mountain launch. The road runs immediately behind the takeoff area too, which is worth keeping in mind when you're rigging or waiting your turn to launch, since there's limited room to spread out. Once airborne, the northwest-facing slope supports both thermalling and ridge soaring, plus a hike-up option for pilots happy to walk rather than drive to the top. It's a good pick for an easy, low-key session, though the tight takeoff space calls for a careful, deliberate launch rather than a rushed one.

Launch & conditions

The site is small and set on a slope, with trees around a covered picnic area nearby and the road running immediately behind takeoff; space is tight, so rig and launch carefully and deliberately.

Check conditions before you fly

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