Sierra Alhamilla
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Almeria · Nearest city: Pechina (5 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 428 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
36.95720, -2.40352Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:39 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2504 m, wind 15 km/h.
base ~2504m · wind 15 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1174 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1174m · wind 12 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2429 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~2429m · wind 17 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- 15th Paragliding World Cup Superfinal 2025/26 · 2026-05-12 – 2026-05-23 · PWCA [+info]
Superfinal PWCA Pegalajar, Espana
Takeoff description
South East, South Take off is on small ridge near the access road. Approx. 5min walking. Tart is rocky and unforgiving. Typically thermal/dynamic conditions, with local conditions sometimes differing from prevailing conditions.
Pilot comments
Altitude: 435m ASL Maximum altitude at takeoff: 300m AGL
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