Paragliding in Sopela, paragliding flights in Euskadi.

Paragliding in Sopela, paragliding flights on the cliffs of the Basque coast.

Paragliding in Sopela (formerly Sopelana) is one of the most popular activities on the Basque coast. No wonder. The sea breeze, the cliffs, the saltpeter and the wild beaches that we find in this coastal strip make these flights an experience difficult to forget. Sopela has become on its own merits the heart of paragliding in the Basque Country. A perfect setting for the practice of this sport. This is evidenced by the thousands of tandem paragliding flights that take place throughout the year in Sopela. Undoubtedly one of the most striking and attractive activities of all our territory. An adventure that awaits you with open arms on the Basque coast.They say that flying has been the desire of human beings since ancient times. A dream, that nowadays is within reach of any person who wishes it thanks to the professionals that we find stationed in Sopela. The cliffs that protect the beach of Barinatxe, popularly known as “La Salvaje”, is the home of these companies that encourage us to fly with the maximum guarantees.Do you dare to paraglide in Sopela?

We must emphasize that the paragliding flights that we recommend today are tandem flights, tandem flights. That is, we fly accompanied at all times by a professional pilot. The tandem paragliding flight does not require any previous knowledge or ability. Just enjoy.

Paragliding flights in Sopela.

Paragliding flights in Sopela have always attracted a good number of intrepid people. People eager to soar through the sky and emulate the birds that fly over our heads in our daily lives. As we have said before, the paragliding flights that take place in Sopela are tandem flights. Thanks to the design of this type of paragliders, we can enjoy these flights comfortably seated in front of the pilot. A nice way to get to know the Biscayan coast. This experience has been designed so that people of any age, from children to the elderly, can enjoy it. Yes, you read that right, from children to the elderly. The age of the people who enjoy this activity varies from 4 years old to more than 80 years old. The flight in a tandem paraglider is very simple, we only have to follow the instructions of the pilot. First, run a few meters until you are in the air and then, during the flight, sit comfortably and enjoy the views. At the end of the flight, when landing, we must do practically the same as when taking off, walk until we lose speed completely.

During the paragliding flight, if conditions permit, our flight instructor will give us the option of a more acrobatic flight, with a little more adrenaline. We will even be able to pilot the paraglider for a while. In any case, the low speed at which we fly makes us feel the freedom of flying like in no other experience. There are many people who decide to take to the skies in this striking and wonderful corner of the Basque coast. And you?

Meteorology of the Basque coast.

The weather is a very important variable when it comes to paragliding. The weather on the day of the flight is fundamental. Of course, we have nothing to worry about, the flight instructors are 24 hours pending weather forecasts. Possible flight cancellations depend on it, which are usually notified 24 hours in advance. Anyway, we ask for your patience, keep in mind that these forecasts change in a matter of minutes. However, it never hurts to check the weather forecast in Sopela before making your reservation.

Paragliding safety.

Passive safety elements such as the paraglider, harnesses, emergency system, radio or helmet are checked periodically by flight instructors. On the other hand, pilots are responsible for active safety when flying a paraglider. That is, the person who flies with us is responsible for handling the paraglider at take-off, during the flight and at landing. It is also they, the flight instructors, who determine whether the weather conditions are suitable for the practice of the experience. According to experts, paragliding is one of the safest flight systems available today. Anyway, in case you have any doubt, we encourage you to send it to us through the comments system that you will find at the end of this article. We will try to answer you as soon as possible.

Professional paragliding pilots in Sopela.

Sopela and Getxo, urban centers par excellence for paragliding in the Basque Country, are home to some of the most important talents in this sport. Pilots who have won dozens of sporting titles around the world. In this sense, we must point out that these companies have high level competition pilots among their instructors. They are reliable people who have excelled in the professional paragliding world, winning titles of great importance. All of them have the title of Paragliding Sport Technician, the highest qualification existing today for professionals in this sport.

Give the gift of a paragliding flight in Sopela.

If you want to surprise your partner, family or friend with a unique and exciting experience, we encourage you to give them a paragliding flight in Sopela. Undoubtedly a different gift. We are sure you will surprise him/her. Remember that you can buy this experience at the best price and safely in our reservation center, here. In case you have any doubts when booking this special gift, we advise you to contact us through the contact form that you will find on our website.

Opinions of paragliding in Sopela.

On the Basque coast, on the cliffs that we find between the towns of Getxo and Sopela, many active tourism companies are located. Professionals of great trajectory, that take care that we enjoy this activity without any mishap. In this sense, we recommend that you contrast the trajectory of the company and the pilots with whom you are going to fly. It is always important that a company has the support of active tourism associations and their respective city council. This is the case of Parapente Bizkaia and Sky Norte, the companies we work with. These 2 companies are members of Aktiba (Active Tourism Association of Euskadi) and 2 of the companies with more flights of all Euskadi. If you have already flown paragliding in Sopela we encourage you to leave us a comment with your opinion to encourage people who have never flown and are hesitating to do so to take that last step.

Price paragliding flight in Sopela.

The price of paragliding in Sopela varies depending on the chosen modality. In this sense, the most demanded package is the one that offers us to fly for 30 minutes in a tandem paragliding. As mentioned above, the average price is around 55 €. It is very important that you know this information. Be wary of any company or person who offers you to fly during the same period of time for a much lower price than this. The reason is simple, the purchase of material, payment of relevant insurance and payment of qualified instructors makes the price is positioned around that figure. In the case of Paragliding Bizkaia and Sky Norte, it includes the use of an action camera to record the flight so that you can later enjoy it at home. A small detail that, as we have already said, is included in the price. Remember you can bring a Micro SD card class 10 and at least 16GB of memory or buy one at takeoff for 10€.

Book online paragliding flights in Sopela.

If you want to book a paragliding flight quickly and safely, we recommend you to book from our booking center, no commissions, no problems. In addition, in case you come with your family, friends or work colleagues, there is a section for groups in which prices have significant discounts depending on the number of people who perform the activity. We encourage you to discover the fascinating world of paragliding with us. Book from here, you will not regret it. In case you want to make a reservation for companies or large groups we recommend you to contact us through our contact section, we will offer you a customized budget.

Recommendations for paragliding.

If you have decided to paraglide in Euskadi, we recommend you to read this section. We are sure that it will give you all the information you need to be prepared for your paragliding flight in Sopela.

Frequently asked questions about paragliding flights.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about paragliding in Sopela. We hope they clarify all your doubts. If not, we recommend you to use the comments system that you will find at the end of this article to send them to us. We will try to respond as soon as possible.

Getxo and Sopela cliffs.

The beach of Barinatxe and its cliffs are a perfect setting to get started in the exciting world of paragliding. A space that seduces and enchants everyone who comes to this area of the Basque coast. Although Barinatxe beach, popularly known as La Salvaje, is not the only place where paragliding is practiced in the Basque Country, it has become the heart of Basque paragliding on its own merits. No wonder. This corner of the Basque coast, besides meeting all the technical requirements for paragliding, also provides one of the most beautiful views of the Bay of Biscay. This is how the paragliders fill with color the sky of the stretch of coast that separates the towns of Getxo and Sopela. Undoubtedly one of the best areas for the practice of tandem paragliding flights.

Fangaloka.

Fangaloka is currently one of the most eye-catching establishments on the Biscayan coast. Located in Getxo, near the beaches of Azkorri and Barinatxe, this establishment has a bar, terrace, restaurant and headquarters of active tourism activities. In addition, we must point out that this establishment is located about 5 minutes walk from the take-off point, which makes it one of the closest spaces. In short, the ideal place to recharge your batteries after an intense day of adventures on this stretch of the Basque coast.

Paragliding course.

For all those people who want to go deeper into the world of paragliding, there are courses to learn to fly completely independently. These courses have a different duration and price depending on the level. An example of this is the high performance course. A modality in which the student flies with his own equipment while an instructor flies next to him checking each of his movements. This type of paragliding courses are designed for those who want to improve their flying technique. In case you want to purchase this type of courses we recommend you to use our contact form. We will send you the details and budget of a 100% personalized course.

How to get to Sopela.

To get to the takeoff area of Sopela there are 2 options, public transport or private transport. If you choose the former, we recommend you to use the metro and get off at the Larrabasterra stop. Once here, you can choose to walk up to the beach (about 15 minutes) or take the bus that takes us to the beach (only in summer). This bus has a stop next to the metro station, as you exit on the right hand side. On the other hand, if you decide to use private transport, we must remember that during the summer season the parking lots of the beaches of Sopela are regulated by OTA (Ordinance of traffic and parking). So it is necessary to pay for parking our vehicle. In any case, know that the take-off area is located on the beach of Barinatxe (known as the Wild), on the cliffs. To reach this point it is best to use the promenade that we find next to the access to this beach, on the left hand side. Once in this walk we have no loss, we only have to walk a couple of minutes. Remember that due to weather conditions the take-off point may vary. In these cases, it is usually moved towards the area of Getxo, in any case, the way to follow is the same.

Paragliding companies in Sopela.

There are several paragliding companies in Sopela, but undoubtedly Parapente Bizkaia and Sky Norte are 2 of the most important. In the case of Parapente Bizkaia, their more than 20 years of experience has helped them to be listed by Basquetour (Basque Tourism Agency) as one of the most recommended experiences in Euskadi. While Sky Norte, a younger company, has pilots with more than 10 years of experience offering paragliding flights in Sopela, Orduña and Orozko.

What to see in Sopela and surroundings.

The town of Sopela has spaces of great beauty, especially on the coast. If you are interested in visiting Sopela, we recommend you to read our article about what to see in Sopela. On the other hand, if you want to know what you can see near this town, we have prepared a small list of places and experiences that we are sure you will love.

Paragliding video in Sopela.

As usual we wanted to complement the photographs and words of this article with a video about paragliding in Sopela. We hope it will help you to get a more realistic idea of what awaits you when paragliding in the middle of the Basque coast. In case you like this kind of videos we suggest you to subscribe to our YouTube channel, we are sure you will find destinations and experiences that will catch your attention.

Paragliding in Sopela is one of the most demanded active tourism experiences on the Basque coast. An activity that we recommend to all those people who want to get out of the established script and look for a little adventure in Euskadi. Paragliding is a little known sport that allows us to experience what it feels like to soar through the sky. Do you dare to enjoy paragliding in Sopela? Ondo pasa!