Paragliding and mountains in Gran Canaria
Tandem flights, paragliding courses, high-altitude and mountain sports
In this category, we bring together content related to paragliding in Gran Canaria from a broad perspective: real experiences, videos, tips, ideas for travellers, free-flight curiosities and different ways to discover the island from the air.
Here you will find posts designed both for people who are approaching the world of paragliding for the first time and for those who already have an interest in this activity and want to better understand its possibilities in Gran Canaria. We talk about flights, landscapes, sensations, safety, preparation and special moments lived in the air, always from a practical and accessible point of view.
If you are looking for a main page with all the information organised around flights, courses and services for pilots, you can visit our section about paragliding in Gran Canaria. There we bring together the main options for anyone who wants to fly, learn or plan a paragliding experience on the island.
Gran Canaria is a very interesting island for paragliding pilots who already fly independently, but knowing the flying sites, conditions and local logistics can make a big difference. This service is designed for pilots who are not looking for a beginner course, but for the support of a local guide who can help them make … Read more
If you have ever dreamed of flying, learning to paraglide can be the first step towards turning that dream into something real. At Aventura en Canarias, we offer training adapted to different levels, with a progressive, practical approach focused on helping you truly understand free flight from the inside. If you want to start from … Read more
For many people, flying a paraglider in Gran Canaria is their first real flight experience. Before take-off, there are usually nerves, questions and curiosity; afterwards, what remains is often a mix of surprise, calm and the desire to see the island from above again. This post is about that first flight experience: what it feels … Read more
Aventura en Canarias has also shown paragliding in Gran Canaria on international television. This appearance helps explain why free flight is part of the island’s identity and why so many people are interested in discovering Gran Canaria from the air. This post is not intended to explain every service or work as a booking page. … Read more
The Flying Islands is an audiovisual project about paragliding, wind and weather in the Canary Islands. Narrated by Bruce Goldsmith, it brings together flight footage, technical explanations and island landscapes to help free-flight pilots and paragliding enthusiasts better understand how the air behaves. This post is not a booking page, but an authority piece within … Read more
The Flying Islands is an audiovisual project about paragliding, wind and weather in the Canary Islands. Narrated by Bruce Goldsmith, it brings together flight footage, technical explanations and island landscapes to help free-flight pilots and paragliding enthusiasts better understand how the air behaves. This post is not a booking page, but an authority piece within … Read more
Paragliding in Gran Canaria can be experienced in different ways, depending on what you are looking for: trying it for the first time, learning to fly or coming as a pilot to discover the island’s flying areas. That is why, before focusing on one specific option, it is useful to understand what possibilities exist and … Read more
Some people wait for someone else to give them a special gift. And then there are those who decide not to wait and dare to create that moment for themselves. That is exactly what Nancy did. To celebrate her birthday, she decided to give herself something different, something she would truly remember. She did not … Read more
If you have not booked your flight yet, first check the updated information to organise your tandem flight in Gran Canaria. First go to the Los Giles viewpoint:https://maps.app.goo.gl/DfUiL3WhL1HVcas27 🚗 Access by car The track from the village to the take-off site is quite rough, especially at the beginning. If your car is low, leave it … Read more
In some cases, people over 100 kg may also be able to take a tandem paragliding flight, as long as the available equipment, weather, take-off site and real conditions on the day allow it. Tandem paragliding for people over 100 kg: what to consider The passenger’s weight is an important factor in paragliding, but it … Read more