Alassio – Puerta del Sol

Alassio – Puerta del Sol is a low coastal launch on the Ligurian Riviera, taking off from 170 m on a pronounced slope that's rated an easy takeoff — a comfortable site for pilots still building confidence on steeper ground. With a good east wind, it's an easy cross-country hop along the coast to the town of Laigueglia, making this a popular short XC run rather than just a local soaring spot. Flyable directions cover north, north-east and east, which lines up with the sea breeze that typically develops along this stretch of coastline. Landing is the whole beach in front of the site — about as forgiving a field as flying gets — though there's a real seasonal rule to plan around: landing on the beach is prohibited from 1 May to 1 October, which covers exactly the months when most pilots would want to fly here, so check the local arrangements for that window before you go.

Launch & conditions

Easy takeoff on a pronounced slope.

Local rules & hazards

Landing on the beach is prohibited from 1 May to 1 October — plan an alternative landing option if you're flying in that window.

Check conditions before you fly

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