Madeira
Posted 2008 January 22 by justACRO
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On the Madeira Island there are about 25 startplaces and few of them is very good for acro.
- Cabo Girao: This is the second highest coastal cliff in the world (580 meters high). Height difference 545 meters. The landing place is in Camara do Lobos at sealevel on the beach. Good wind is S, from midday to afternoon usually good to fly. No toplanding but strong cliff thermals up to 8m/s. It takes 15 minutes from landing to take-off by car.
- Arco da Calheta: at 450m above sealevel, landing in Madalena do Mar on the beach. Good local wind is WNW - S, general wind into the island, from the
morning until sunset good for flying, thermal activity, perfect for toplanding and best for cross country. It takes 8 minutes by car from landing to
take-off.
Links: Madeira Paragliding