Marvão
📍 Portalegre , Marvao · Nearest city: Marvao (0 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 806 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
39.39280, -7.37661Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:46 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2045 m, strong wind (28 km/h).
base ~2045m · wind 28 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1702 m, wind 6 km/h.
base ~1702m · wind 6 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1958 m, wind 11 km/h.
base ~1958m · wind 11 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 | 0.39 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
The takeoff is just below the village's defence wall - a grassy field, with a sort of "ramp", which may be convenient for a hang glider launch. The access to the takeoff from the village is through a small metal gate just above the takeoff. The gate normally is not locked. If locked, one has to walk around and climb to the takeoff from below. The takeoff itself is slightly "technical" due to the rotor from the edge, not for the beginners.
Rules and notes
Check airspace and NOTAMs on https://cavok.pt/fuaflex/fua-portugal/ The landing is not an official landing, so please be very respectful!
Pilot comments
Flying over Marvao village and the castle is very beautiful. In good conditions, one can turn the thermal and fly an XC to Spain.
Nearby sites
Ribeira de Nisa e Carreiras (12) · Porto da Espada (1) · Serra de S. Mamede (1) · Castelo de Vide (12) · Porto da Espada (8) · Fundão - Sul (1)