Paragliding guiding in Tenerife
For certified pilots visiting Tenerife. Shared transport to sites, radio support in the air, and the kind of local knowledge that takes years to build.
A note up front
Guiding is not automated adventure tourism. It depends on the group's skills working together safely in real air. We keep groups small and vet carefully — not every inquiry will get a spot.
Who this is for
Not a licensed pilot yet? The School bootcamp is the way in. Want a tandem instead? See the Full Day Experience.
What to expect
Tenerife is a year-round thermal and coastal site. Knowing what to expect prevents wasted days.
Thermals fire reliably from 10-11am between April and October. Cloudbase sits at 1,500-2,500m above the takeoffs. The island's topography channels and amplifies lift in predictable patterns once you know the terrain.
Ifonche and the eastern sites offer consistent NE trade wind lift most afternoons. When thermals shut down on thermal days, coastal flights keep the day going.
On good thermal days, south-to-north runs of 25-45 km are achievable. The Teno massif in the northwest is a classic far goal. We navigate both routes depending on conditions.
Your equipment
XC routes
From Taucho, following the Barrancos south toward Adeje and the coast. Good for early-season flying when thermals are weaker.
Taucho to El Medano and beyond on strong thermal days. The classic distance route using the island's spine as a trigger line.
Ifonche north through Vilaflor toward Granadilla. Technical terrain, excellent for pilots developing their ridge reading skills.
In the price
What you bring
The flying day
Depending on conditions, wind windows, and the group's pace. We don't force a schedule when the air isn't ready.
We move between Taucho, Ifonche, and other takeoffs when the conditions favour one over another. You see the island by flying it.
On most flights the guide is on the ground with a radio, not in the air with you. Coaching from below is what makes this work for intermediate pilots.
Pricing
€140-150
per pilot, per day
Price varies by season and group size. Accommodation is a shared double room. Meals and personal insurance are not included.
Pilot FAQ
No. Tenerife thermals are strong and often broken. EN-B gliders require constant intervention that will exhaust you and limit where we can fly. EN-C minimum.
No. Guiding is for free-flight paraglider pilots only. Powered paragliding requires separate facilities and permissions we don't have.
Yes — and we recommend it. We run a short skills check on day one before heading to the XC sites. If you're not current, we'll build you back up progressively rather than throw you into rotor.
No. But if you've never flown Tenerife, one tandem flight the day before gives you a feel for the terrain and landing zones before you're responsible for your own approach.
Request a slot
We review every request manually. Response usually within 48 hours. If the skill match isn't right, we'll say so directly rather than waste your trip.
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