 Southern Spain
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Perhaps the
best weather in mainland Europe and close to the Sierra Nevada, the
highest mountains in Spain (12,000 ft). Here in southern Spain you will
find the best climate and the best flying. There is a wide variety of
flying sites; from hills overlooking the sea, or take-offs up to 6,000ft
above sea level and landings on the beach or in dry river-beds up to 15
Km. away.
The “Costa
del Sol”, halfway between Malaga and Almeria, 60km south of Granada city.
Some of the important local places are Almunecar 10 mins, La Herradura 20
mins, Alpujarra/Orgiva 30mins, Nerja 40 mins.
Accommodation
This is provided at the Spanish centre. Rooms are usually shared,
unless you specify otherwise, in which case there is an extra charge.
The Flying
For the beginner
Vast open meadows provide perfect landing fields
and ground training . Nursery slopes will provide the
perfect start and once you are able to safely take off and
land, you will progress onto flights of up
to two thousand feet. After one week you should be a very
competent pilot.
For the Improver and advanced pilot
Flights of 2 000’ are available on
the doorstep with plenty of thermal and cross-country potential for
the more advanced. .
How do you get there
We will arrange your out and return flights and connection to Malaga
from a convenient UK airport. (see the
list on Booking Form below The prices quoted will include this.
What if it's not flyable?
There is plenty of history around the
area, and on the rare unflyable days we may go sight seeing or even visit
the beach and go kite surfing, but that's up to you. One of the
interesting features of southern Spain are the Pueblos Blancos (white
villages), these quaint little towns often perch on small hills dominating
the surrounding area. The Al Hambra in Granada is a
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