10. Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
Situated 750 km off the mainland, the remote place is divine. The archipelago is barely touched by civilization. Only white sandy beaches and crystal clear water. Aficionados Jody MacDonald and Gavin McClurg were the paragliding pioneers here.
Why to go there?
Unspoiled nature, wonderful sites.
When to go there?
All year round.
Photo by Jody MacDonald
9. Wengen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
The hiking and skiing village is a nice place to visit at any time of the year. Here tourists are provided with various activities, that enable to explore the Jungfrau-Aletsch site protected by UNESCO. Paragliding is one of the favorite ones.
Why to go there?
Great service, wonderful sites, various heights.
When to go there?
All year round.
8. Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
A resort town in the South Island attracts tourists all year round. Built around Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is surrounded by the Southern Alps, that make it a wonderful platform to jump off and fly.
Why to go there?
Amazing nature, plenty activities, one of the most famous resort towns in New Zealand.
When to go there?
All year round.
7. Castelluccio, Umbria, Italy
At 1452 m high, Castelluccio is the highest village in the Apennines. The little village is best known for the colorful valleys, that start blooming in spring and summer. In the town there are also hang gliding and paragliding schools, that offer an unforgettable flight.
Why to go there?
Wonderful nature, various activities, paragliding facilities.
When to go there?
Any time of the year is charming. For the blooming flowers in the fields go there in spring and summer – from late May to early June.
6. Danyang, South Korea
Two and a half hour drive from Seoul and you reach a paraglider’s heaven. The popular tourist town is found in the beautiful natural surroundings. There are two runways for paragliding and hang gliding – Mt. Yangbangsan and Mt. Dusan, from where wonderful sites of the mountains and valleys open.
Why to go there?
A favorite tourist destination, many activities, paragliding facilities.
When to go there?
All year round.
5. Julian Alps, Tolmin and Bohinj Regions, Slovenia
Experienced guides and agencies offers tours in various locations, that are plenty in Slovenia. The whole trips with transport, accommodation and service are available. So it is suited for the real aficionados.
Why to go there?
Paragliding for professionals as well as beginners.
When to go there?
All year round.
4. Dune du Pyla, Gironde, France
One of the most famous paragliding sites in Western Europe. Dune du Pyla due to the weather conditions and wind serves perfectly for paragliders to exercise different techniques and of course admire the wonderful views.
Why to go there?
A great site for experienced paragliders.
When to go there?
All year round.
3. Seiser Alm, Dolomites, Italy
The famous skiing site is incredibly suitable for paragliding. From the rocky cliffs paragliders fly over the largest Alpine meadow in Europe! The flight with the pilot takes about 30 minutes – enough to enjoy the flight and admire the views.
Why to go there?
Full service, experienced pilots.
When to go there?
All year round. However, in winter you will have to wear warm apparel.
2. Ölüdeniz, Fethiye, Turkey
A beautiful holiday destination in Southern Turkey provides with an unforgettable flight. You can see stunning blue lagoons underneath after taking off from Mount Babadag, which is 2000 m high, or even from higher peaks.
Why to go there?
Wonderful climate, amazing sites, professional pilots.
When to go there?
All year round.
1. Hautes Alpes, France
The paragliding school accepts the beginners and youth. In winter this skiing resort is used for winter fun, but in summer it becomes a paragliders’ haven. Flying in the Alps – the biggest mountain range in Europe – is indeed incredible.
Why to go there?
Wonderful sites, paragliding school, professional pilots.
When to go there?
In summer.
Craving for an active holiday? Consider paragliding – a wonderful sport, that not only enables you to enjoy the excitement of flying, but also admire the wonderful panoramic views. Here are ten destinations, that offer an unforgettable experience.
