Casarabuonela (Sierra Prieta)
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Malaga · Nearest city: Casarabonela (1 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 935 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
36.78750, -4.85805Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:34 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~2287 m, wind 20 km/h.
base ~2287m · wind 20 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~983 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~983m · wind 12 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1045 m, strong wind (25 km/h).
base ~1045m · wind 25 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]
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Takeoff description
small, short cleared field below road; space for 1 glider N36.78748 W4.85805, 935m
Rules and notes
<b> IMPORTANT </b> This site is INSIDE Malaga CTR (controlled airspace) and flying without permission of ATC is NOT allowed!! FEADA (Federacion Andaluz de los Deportes Aereos) requests our cooperation in circular 4/16, which can be found here: www.feada.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=25&Itemid=48
Pilot comments
very nice views
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