Paragliding Take-offs in Gran Canaria. How to get to the take off point

Everything you need to know to get to the meeting point

There are more than 20 paragliding take-off points in Gran Canaria. If you have an appointment with one of our pilots, make sure you know the name of the take-off point and go to the correct place.

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Important: read all instructions before leaving home.

How to avoid confusion?

Some take-off points are very close to each other. If you ask local people, you could end up in the wrong place. That is why it is important to know the pilot’s name and the exact location of the take-off point. Remember that pilots are often in the air and may not be able to help you if you get lost. Please do not call several times in a row: another passenger is probably flying. Read the instructions carefully to avoid delays and not lose your booking.

The most popular take-off points

In Gran Canaria, the three best-known take-off points are:

  1. Los Giles (two different take-off points)
    Giles Norte
    Giles (Ladera Alta)
  2. Las Coloradas

If you plan to go to Los Giles, pay special attention, as there are two take-off points in the same area. This is even more important if you travel by public transport, to avoid arriving at the wrong place.

Giles Norte

Mobile location)

Route by car from Las Arenas:

  1. Coming up from Las Palmas, take the first exit towards Costa Ayala.
  2. Continue uphill towards Los Giles.
  3. Pass the village of Ladera Alta, always heading towards Los Giles.
  4. Before entering the village of Los Giles, take the first street. You may see a Ferretería Rosy sign. Follow that street to the end. The street is called Fray Escoba.
  5. At the end of the street there is a dirt track that leads to the take-off point.
  6. The take-off point is the green carpet you can see on the edge of the cliff.

Note: depending on the time of year, access to the dirt track may be in better or worse condition. It is your decision whether to drive down with your car. Walking takes about 10 minutes. If it is a hot day, bring water with you.

Still not clear? You have a video and a pin in the following post. It is worth watching it to better understand where you are going. Video access guide to Los Giles Norte take-off point. Following pins in the mountains is not reliable. Reading the instructions is safer.

Map of the Giles Norte paragliding take-off point
Giles Norte

Route by bus from Las Arenas:

Click on “More options” on the map to see timetables.

Giles (Poblado Ladera Alta)

(Mobile location)

Route by car from Las Arenas:

  1. Coming up from Las Palmas, take the first exit towards Costa Ayala.
  2. Continue uphill towards Los Giles.
  3. Pass the village of Ladera Alta, always heading towards Los Giles.
  4. Just after leaving the village, there is a ruined house, an old cowshed, on the left-hand side at the top of the hill. Go up the dirt track that reaches the cowshed and follow it a few metres to the left until you take a small turn-off to the left that leads to the parking area.
  5. Walk straight ahead in the same direction as the path you came from until you see the green carpet at the end of the cliff.

Very important: make sure you do not block the way for any vehicle when you park.

Another option, marked on the map, is to park in front of the senior centre and follow these instructions from there.

  1. Follow the dirt track with a chain and walk past the chain.
  2. Do not leave the main dirt track until you reach the take-off carpet, which you will not see until you are about 50 metres away from it.
Access to the paragliding take-off point
Giles (Ladera Alta)

Route by bus from Las Arenas:

Click on “More options” on the map to see timetables.

Las Coloradas

To get to Las Coloradas, follow these instructions:

  1. Take the GC-1 motorway to the C/ Pérez Muñoz exit, using it as a turnaround.
  2. Continue along Pérez Muñoz to the end and then take Calle Coronel Rocha.
  3. Turn right to join the road to Las Coloradas.
  4. Reach Las Coloradas and, once there, go to the end of the village on the left-hand side, leaving the football field on your left.

By public transport, click on “More options” on the following map or download the Line 41 timetable PDF from Guaguas Municipales.

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