Lanzarote – Famara (Tequise) HG – TO

This upper Famara launch above Teguise, on Lanzarote in Spain's Canary Islands, sits at 408 m and is primarily a hang-glider takeoff, though paragliders can also launch and land here when the wind speed suits a PG wing. It flies with wind from the north through west to northwest, on the same dramatic cliff-and-ridge line as Famara's lower paragliding launches. Access is by car from the town of Teguise, making it a straightforward add-on if you're already flying the area. Top landing is possible for paragliders right back at launch, which keeps logistics simple, but it comes with a real hazard: rotor forms here when the wind is strong, so pilots should stay cautious and keep margin rather than pushing a top landing in gusty, high-wind conditions.

Launch & conditions

This is primarily a hang-glider takeoff; paragliders can also launch here, but only when the wind speed suits a PG wing.

Getting there & local rules

Reached by car from the town of Teguise.

Local rules & hazards

Top landing is possible for paragliders back at launch, but rotor forms here in high winds; treat a strong-wind top landing with real caution.

Check conditions before you fly

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