Caldelas
📍 Braga , Amares · Nearest city: Caldelas (2 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 527 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
41.65860, -8.35923Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Lisbon)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:42
Solar noon: 13:31
Golden hour: 19:21 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 20:21
Day: 13.7 h daylight hours
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 | 0.50 | 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
Nearby sites
Gomide (17) · Senhora do Minho (18) · Pia (12) · Sra da Graça (16) · baião teste (20) · Baião Teste (14)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.