Arrabida
📍 Setubal , Palmela · Nearest city: Quinta do Anjo (9 km)
20 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 355 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
38.48970, -8.97590Takeoff 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: Jul (90/100, 27°C, 14mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (43/100, 118mm 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 | 0.65 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
easy, gravel field, large enough for 2..3 gliders. you should be able to start backwards
Rules and notes
! Forbidden from middle of june to middle of september ! For airspace and NOTAMs, please see https://cavok.pt/fuaflex/fua-portugal/
Pilot comments
Being so close to Lisbon, it is very popular site for local and also visiting pilots, especially on weekends. One nice flight to do is reaching Troia beach across the river, in front of Setubal. But make sure you have enough altitude and glide ratio for this adventure! :)
Nearby sites
Arrabida HG ramp (10) · Sesimbra (12) · costa caparica (10) · Alcobertas (20) · Nazare (14) · Pena Furada (14)