Tenerife – los Realejos – Antenna / la Corona

This launch above Los Realejos on Tenerife's north coast sits at 759 m facing north to northeast, with soaring and thermal conditions typical of the island's trade-wind slopes. The ramp is equipped with two windsocks and a launch carpet, giving pilots a clear read of the cycle before committing. Access is straightforward: a paved road runs via the village of Icod el Alto, and the route is signposted toward 'la Corona' the rest of the way, so no rough-road driving is needed to reach the top. The main landing zone is known locally as la Quinta; pilots should scout it before flying, since as of a recent check it had no windsock, and the access road, while drivable, can be tricky to find on a first visit. An alternative landing zone exists closer to Puerto de la Cruz for pilots who get pushed that way. The site rewards north-northeast trade-wind days and is a solid pick for soaring flights along the coastal ridge, provided pilots read the conditions carefully before launching, as the local weather can shift fast this close to the sea.

Launch & conditions

Two windsocks and a launch carpet mark the ramp, giving a clear read of the cycle before takeoff.

Getting there & local rules

A paved road runs via Icod el Alto, then follows signposts to 'la Corona' the rest of the way — no rough-road driving needed.

Local rules & hazards

Do not launch if you see white streaks on the sea surface or altocumulus clouds forming — both are read locally as signs of dangerously strong wind. The main landing zone, la Quinta, had no windsock as of a recent check, so scout it before flying. Landing on Socorro Beach is prohibited in June, July and August between 11:00 and 18:00.

Check conditions before you fly

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