Otivar
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Granada · Nearest city: Lentegi (2 km)
24 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 893 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
36.83370, -3.70203Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Jun (100/100, 25°C, 21mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (53/100, 274mm lluvia)
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 | 0.78 | 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
Nice clear slope, with enough room for 2 gliders to launch at same time. Top landing can be done if thermals are not kicking right over launch.
Rules and notes
Landing at the beach is forbidden whole year round. https://youtu.be/yErHvVT9WMg?si=p2gu835wbZLJC1pC This video shows the airspace in the region of Almunecar/ Granada
Pilot comments
Inside the R111 zone. Pilots should check the airspace restrictions daily.
Nearby sites
Pena Escrita 1 (15) · Loma del Gato (14) · Cerro de Itrabo (20) · Albergue (12) · Sierra de Lujar (13) · Orgiva / Orjiva (12)