Ribeira de Nisa e Carreiras
📍 Portalegre , Castelo de Vide · Nearest city: Castelo de Vide (4 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 756 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
39.38840, -7.43367Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:47 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~2159 m, strong wind (34 km/h).
base ~2159m · wind 34 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1706 m, wind 6 km/h.
base ~1706m · wind 6 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1855 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~1855m · wind 12 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 | 0.38 | 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
10 minutes walk from the road. take off west and south west. the north west is 20 minutes walk from here.
Nearby sites
Castelo de Vide (12) · Marvão (12) · Porto da Espada (1) · Serra de S. Mamede (1) · Porto da Espada (8) · Fundão - Sul (1)