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
Lat / Lng:
36.81760, -3.77030Loading real-time wind…
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Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Madrid)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 07:31
Solar noon: 14:13
Golden hour: 19:55 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:55
Day: 13.4 h daylight hours
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 |
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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
Otivar (24) · Loma del Gato (14) · Cerro de Itrabo (20) · Albergue (12) · Sierra de Lujar (13) · Orgiva / Orjiva (12)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.