Pena Furada
📍 Faro , Vila do Bispo · Nearest city: Vila do Bispo (3 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 129 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
37.11120, -8.90339Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Lisbon)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:51
Solar noon: 13:34
Golden hour: 19:16 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:16
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 | 0.46 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Winchtowing on the side of the road on the payout system.
Nearby sites
Porto de Mós- Algarve (14) · Loule - Cerro de Cabeco de Camara (14) · Arrabida (20) · Arrabida HG ramp (10) · Sesimbra (12) · Alcaria Ruiva (15)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.