Cenes de la Vega (Granada)
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Granada · Nearest city: Monachil (2 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1270 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
37.14270, -3.51930Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:19 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~2344 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~2344m · wind 16 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1724 m, wind 21 km/h.
base ~1724m · wind 21 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~1361 m, wind 14 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~1361m · wind 14 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 | 0.60 | 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
Large and easy for all kind of pilots Orientation from SW to NW. Top-landing possible
Rules and notes
https://youtu.be/yErHvVT9WMg?si=p2gu835wbZLJC1pC This video shows the airspace in the region of Almunecar/ Granada
Pilot comments
start of a lot of XC flights, from March to November strong thermals at mid-day to 1700. sometimes it'ts posible to fly over 4000 m...at 19:00!!! meeting point at the landing field 1600/1700 (summer) 1300/1500 (winter)
Nearby sites
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