Caracenilla N

Caracenilla N launches from 1,048 m in Spain and works specifically as a lighter-wind alternative — when the north wind is blowing hard at other local sites, it tends to be noticeably gentler here, which makes it worth the trip on days when nearby options are too strong. Wind from the north, northeast or northwest supports thermic, soaring and hike-and-fly flying, though the takeoff genuinely needs that north breeze to work at all. The ramp itself is small and short, so a clean, well-timed launch matters more than it would on a bigger site. Getting there means taking the dirt track off Calle de la Oliva in the village of Caracenilla and following the signs to the north takeoff — it's suitable for a regular car, though caution on the track is warranted. Landing has one firm rule: pilots land either at Las Eras or in fields that are not under cultivation, never on planted land, so scouting the ground before committing to an approach is worth the extra look.

Launch & conditions

A small, short takeoff that genuinely needs a north breeze to work.

Getting there & local rules

In Caracenilla, take the dirt track off Calle de la Oliva and follow the signs to the north takeoff — suitable for a regular car, with caution.

Local rules & hazards

Land only at Las Eras or in fields that are not under cultivation — landing on cultivated land here is not acceptable.

Check conditions before you fly

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