Paragliding Initiation Course on the Beaches of Lisbon

Have you always wanted to learn how to paraglide on your own? This is your chance to take an initiation paragliding course on the beautiful beaches of Lisbon!

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From€1,000
> 1 week
Occasionally sporty
From 16 years-old and up

Practical information

Dive into the world of professional paragliding with this incredible initiation course! Obtain your International Pilot Paragliding License and learn to fly like a bird with expert instructors who will teach you everything, from how to read weather conditions, to how to handle paragliding equipment and take your first solo flights!

Course of events

Days 1-2

- Ground Handling

- Small Altitude Flight

Days 3-5

- Higher level flights

Days 6-9

- Dynamic flights

Every day you will:

- 10:00 - Arrive at a set meeting point and join your instructor

- Receive the equipment and set up for the flight practice

- Practice flying over the diverse beaches in Lisbon

- Learn some theory

- 17:00 - Return the equipment and finish the lesson for the day

Activity requirements

An average physical condition is necessary to participate in this activity (you must be able to take the short run to start a flight)

Insurance (you can find it in Portugal via the Portuguese Free Flight Federation, and the additional costs are 205 €).

Special terms

This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.

Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent. The course lasts 5-10 days because bad weather conditions might affect lessons and make them dangerous.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
Av. Maria da Conceição 49 A, 2775-605 Carcavelos, Portugal
Spoken languages:English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
Included
  • Expert instructors
  • Paraglider
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Radio
  • Technical videos
  • Course manual
Excluded
  • Transportation to the meeting points
  • Food or drinks
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Sports shoes or trekking boots
  • Jacket
  • Water and snacks/lunch