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, -3.70203Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:13 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2373 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~2373m · wind 13 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1822 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~1822m · wind 13 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1173 m, wind 10 km/h.
base ~1173m · wind 10 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 | 0.78 | 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]
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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
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