La Grana Martos

La Graná, above Martos in Jaén province, Spain, launches from around 1,148 m at the top of the mountain of the same name, with access easy enough for any car to manage. Wind blows frequently from the northwest and west here, which sets up good cross-country runs toward the town of Pegalajar. Getting to takeoff means driving through Martos on the JA-3300 toward Los Villares, then turning left after about 1 km onto the Camino de la Sierra and following it roughly 4 km to the top. Thermals build strong in summer, and evening flights around sunset are considered some of the best here. Top-landing back at launch works well if conditions allow, and there are no specific flight restrictions on the mountain. If you land in the valley instead, the designated field — clear of olive trees, beside a road — is reached by driving through Martos toward Jamilena, turning left after about 2 km onto a descending side road, and continuing just 500 m further.

Launch & conditions

Top-landing works well when conditions allow; access to the top is easy enough for any car.

Getting there & local rules

Takeoff: through Martos on the JA-3300 toward Los Villares, then left after about 1 km onto the Camino de la Sierra for roughly 4 km to the top. Landing: through Martos toward Jamilena, left after about 2 km onto a descending side road for a further 500 m, to a field clear of olive trees beside the road.

Local rules & hazards

No specific flight restrictions on the mountain. Thermals build strong in summer, and sunset flights are considered some of the best here.

Check conditions before you fly

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