Cerro de Itrabo
📍 Andalusia , Provincia de Granada · Nearest city: Itrabo (3 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 667 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
36.77550, -3.64585Forecast 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 ~1561 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~1561m · wind 8 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1138 m, wind 7 km/h.
base ~1138m · wind 7 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~602 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~602m · wind 8 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 | 0.65 | 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
Almost "nice", at least compared to other sites in the area.
Rules and notes
This YouTube video shows the airspace in the region of Almuñécar/ Granada. https://youtu.be/yErHvVT9WMg?si=p2gu835wbZLJC1pC
Pilot comments
Inside the R111 zone. Pilots should check the airspace restrictions daily.
Nearby sites
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