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Hang glide Lanzarote
Lanzarote is one of Europe’s premier winter hang gliding destinations. In fact Lanzarote is a great all year hang gliding destination, it becomes popular in winter because the rest of Europe is so cold and produces little thermic weather.
The island of Lanzarote has flying sites for almost every wind direction and some fantastic flying routes. The most famous route is the ‘Famara ridge run’. The wind direction needs to be from west to north, ideal direction being north west. Take off can be made either at the ‘high take’ or locally known at ‘Chimidas’. Chimidas is the more guaranteed and spectacular take off spot, take off height is about 350 metres above sea level off a dramatic steep cliff overlooking the plane below. Height is easily gained then its turn right, cross one large gully and full speed ahead along the cliffs to the northern tip of Lanzarote. From take off to the northern tip of Lanzarote is about 12 miles of some of the most beautiful scenary with views of both sides of the island. The lower take off is about 1.2 km’s to the left of the high take off. The advantage of the lower take off is the fact that you can top land. Top landing on the high take off is not reccomended.
Other great flying sites for hang gliding in Lanzarote are Mala for winds in the North East, Asomada for South East winds, El Cuchillo for NNE winds, Orzola or Mirador in the North for light NE winds plus a few others.
If you are looking for accommodation for you hang gliding in Lanzarote holiday then Famara is the ideal spot. From your apartment you will be able to see the wind direction and even a couple of the take off spots. The family can enjoy the Famara beach and you can even land there after completing the epic ‘Ridge Run’.