Tenerife – Benijo

Benijo is a north-facing coastal site on Tenerife's rugged northeast coast, with launch above the black-sand Playa de Benijo. It's a north-wind-only site, so check that direction specifically before heading out — one pilot reported flying it in weak north wind during early February and finding solid thermals that let them climb through the afternoon. The approach on foot takes about 15 minutes uphill from the restaurants in Benijo village, following a trail that doesn't show up clearly on standard mapping apps, so it helps to have an offline hiking map loaded before you go; launch itself sits a short distance east of the main walking path. Because the site sits right above a popular beach, keep the area clean — pack out any litter you find on the way down, both as basic courtesy and because it keeps the site welcoming for the next pilot.

Launch & conditions

Launch faces north only, so this is a north-wind-specific site — check that direction carefully before heading out. It sits about 20m east of the main walking path, roughly 15 minutes uphill from the Benijo village restaurants.

Getting there & local rules

The trail up to launch starts from the restaurants in Benijo village and climbs for about 15 minutes; it doesn't show clearly on standard mapping apps, so an offline hiking map or GPS track helps. Landing is at Playa de Benijo below.

Local rules & hazards

This only works with a north wind — one pilot reported flying it in weak north wind in early February with solid thermals through the afternoon, but don't expect it to work in any other direction. Pack out any litter you spot on the way down; it's a small thing that keeps the site flyable for everyone.

Check conditions before you fly

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