As you look up to the sky, you feel the fresh air on your face. You run like crazy until the parachute lifts you into the air and all of a sudden you're soaring over the trees. It feels as if you could touch them with your tiptoes. Looking back, you see Mount Teide. Looking down, you see the steep slopes lined with pine trees, vast valleys of banana plantations and volcanic black sand beaches for you to land on.
Of the main paragliding spots, the easiest to get to are:
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You can paraglide all year round, although it always depends on the particular weather conditions of each area and day.
The best time for expert pilots is from October to May.
Best times of the year by areas of Tenerife:
You can enjoy paragliding depending on your objectives and knowledge:
Yes, the south of Tenerife is famous for its excellent paragliding conditions. You have several alternatives from here:
Yes, paragliding is possible on Teide. The flights from the base of the Teide National Park offer spectacular views of the volcanic landscape and the island, which makes this experience a must for paragliding enthusiasts. If you are interested in this option you should do the Izaña take-off, which has its take-off area on Teide, and you can choose whether to land to the north or south.
