Laigueglia – Capo Mele

Laigueglia – Capo Mele is a low coastal soaring site on the Ligurian Riviera, launching from a pronounced slope at 209 m with a wind window covering north through southeast. The take-off needs wind to work, and pilots should watch for two large trees positioned right in front of the launch point. Landing is the whole beach below, though the usable space shrinks as the tide comes in, so it pays to keep that in mind on final approach. One firm rule here: landing on the beach is prohibited from 1 May to 1 October each year, which rules this site out for summer flying and makes it primarily an off-season soaring spot. To reach launch, park in Via Semaforo in the 'villaggio olandese' area of Andora — being mindful of residents — then follow the path up on the right at the end of the street, continuing right for another 10–15 metres once at the top.

Launch & conditions

A pronounced slope — launch with wind. Watch for two large trees positioned right in front of the take-off.

Getting there & local rules

Park in Via Semaforo, in the 'villaggio olandese' area of Andora (please respect residents), then follow the path up on the right at the end of the street; at the top, continue right for another 10–15 metres to the launch. At the landing beach, note that usable space shrinks as the tide comes in.

Local rules & hazards

Landing on the beach is prohibited from 1 May to 1 October each year.

Check conditions before you fly

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