Pena Escrita 1
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Granada · Nearest city: La Herradura (10 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1159 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
36.81760, -3.77030Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:32 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2148 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~2148m · wind 16 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1665 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~1665m · wind 16 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1191 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1191m · wind 13 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
Take off accessible as the Pena Escrita park is now open for paragliding pilots. As the gate of the park is locked you will need to contact the local club (CPCA) for access. As this is a sensitive site visiting pilots will have to be accompanied by a member of the local club. (www.cpca.info)
Rules and notes
Not in the R111 airspace.
Nearby sites
Peña Escrita 2 (2) · Aterrizaje Otívar (5) · Otivar (24) · Despegue La Herradura (5) · Loma del Gato (14) · Cerro de Itrabo (20)