Coastal Paragliding: the 15 Best Flights Over the Sea

1.Costa Adeje: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 648 reviews · 2 hours · from $130Our pick

Fly tandem above South Tenerife with an experienced pilot from Brisa Paragliding. Hotel pickup, safety gear, multilingual support, and a small group of up to four are included. Your pilot handles the flight while you take in the mountains and coast. The flight lasts about 20 minutes, with the full activity taking about two hours.

“Both my partner and I had an amazing paragliding experience today — it was the first time for both of us, and we absolutely loved it! The whole team was incredibly welcoming and professional, which made us feel comfortable from the start. My guide, Enrique, was fantastic and even played some great tunes during the flight. My partner flew with Martino, who was equally amazing and full of enthusiasm. We couldn’t recommend this experience enough! Defiantly up there with the best holiday excursion we’ve ever done!!!”

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2.Alanya: Tandem Paragliding Flight to Cleopatra Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 498 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $32Best value

Fly tandem from Alanya’s Taurus Mountains to Cleopatra Beach with a licensed pilot such as Onur, Buran, Emre, or George. Expect a 15 to 25 meter run, sweeping views of the coast and city, and a 12 to 18 minute flight. Hotel pickup may be added, while photos, videos, and the €20 zone fee cost extra.

“Family of five people. we all were flying with smile paragliding. AMAZING !!! The view is superb, the guides are great para drivers, DJ and also photographers. Special thanks to Emre (Uçuyorum in turkish) who took well care of me for a wonderful experience.”

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3.Costa Adeje: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Free Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 2 hours · from $152

Take a 15 to 20 minute tandem paraglide from Taucho, about 800 meters above Costa Adeje. Your certified pilot handles the glider while you sit back and watch cliffs, ravines, Barranco del Infierno, Tejina mountain, and the Atlantic coast pass below. Pickup is included in selected areas, and photos and GoPro video are available for purchase.

“Very good, professional if I come again definitely do it, first thing I would do”

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4.Lima: Paragliding Flight Over Costa Verde Districts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 248 reviews · from $54

Meet Condor Xtreme at the Costa Verde esplanade for a tandem flight over Magdalena del Mar, San Isidro, Miraflores, and San Miguel. Your Spanish- or English-speaking pilot handles the safety gear and flight while you take in Lima’s oceanfront towers. The flight is advertised at 15 minutes, with HD video included.

“I’m thrill seeker so I decided to try it. On the day of the booking I didn’t get any message so I decided to go the place and check. Waited for 10 minutes and went gliding. It wasn’t scary and we were gliding quite high.”

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5.Paragliding Tandem Flight over Costa Adeje with FREE pick up!!!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 2 hours · from $139

Fly tandem over Costa Adeje with Overfly Tenerife, guided by pilots such as Alex, Ines, Nico, Félix, and Adrián. No experience is needed. Your 15 to 20 minute flight offers views of Barranco del Infierno, Tejina Mountain, and the Atlantic, with pickup from selected resort areas and optional photo packages.

“It was my first time going on a paragliding flight and it was absolutely amazing! I was very excited, but the team contacted me one day before, provided all the necessary information, and made me feel safe and well-prepared. They were very friendly and I even got some insider beach tips for my stay on Tenerife. The flight with Alex was incredible! He took lots of beautiful pictures and videos – a must-have and wonderful memories. I highly recommend having such an experience with Overfly Tenerife and will definitely do it again during my next holiday on the island. 🪂🤩”

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6.From City of Side: Alanya Tandem Paragliding w/ Beach Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 96 reviews · 6 hours · from $94

You’ll run a few steps from Alanya’s 700-meter Cleopatra’s Hill, then glide for about 20 minutes above the coast with a trained pilot. George handles the briefing, while pilots such as Memeth and Jan have earned praise for calming nervous first-timers. The flight ends with a gentle landing on Cleopatra Beach. Photos and videos cost extra.

“Excellent, great fun, terrific reassuring guides, fab day..lot of waiting around at end tho ...but yrs def do again”

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7.Alanya: Tandem Paragliding Experience Over Cleopatra Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 2 hours · from $118

You’ll ride from Alanya to an 800-meter launch site above Cleopatra Beach, receive a short briefing, and fly tandem for 20 to 25 minutes with a qualified pilot. The pilot handles the flight while you take in Alanya and the Mediterranean coast. Hotel pickup is optional, and photos cost extra.

“We really enjoyed it, it would have been a shame to miss this adrenaline rush! Everything was fine, including the transfer! The staff was nice, they offered water and soft drinks. For that much money, I say everyone should try it. The photos and videos that were taken up there are unfortunately quite expensive, they could be reduced, but apart from that, it was incredibly good! Thank you very much for this unforgettable experience! Absolut 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

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8.Paragliding in Lima – Costa Verde

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 74 reviews · 1 to 2 hours · from $80

Meet Condor Xtreme at sea level in Magdalena del Mar for a tandem paragliding flight over four Costa Verde districts. Your instructor provides the helmet, safety briefing, and flight equipment. The advertised airtime is 10 to 15 minutes, and your HD video is supplied on an SD card and sent by email link.

“I haven't received the video yet but the camera points towards you the whole time. I would rather share the video as I see the view from above towards the ground. Still a great experience. Despite the drizzle!”

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9.Algarve Coast: Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · from $148

Join Nelson and, when conditions allow, glide above the Algarve coast near Lagos or Vila do Bispo. Your 15-minute pedagogical tandem flight includes a safety briefing, pilot, and all flight equipment. Veronica may help with preparation and landing. Bring sportswear, closed shoes, sunglasses, and patience for weather delays.

“We had a fantastic time with Nelson in the air with a beautiful view about the countryside and the ocean. Veronica was also very friendly and made us feel good and safe during the preperation of the flight and the landing.”

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10.Acro Paragliding Adventure in Costa Adeje with FREE Pickup !!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours · from $174

Fly tandem with Overfly Tenerife from Costa Adeje, with an instructor beside you throughout. After a calm scenic ascent, pilots may add wingovers, spirals, and other acrobatic moves. Ines handles clear communication, while pilots such as Edward guide the flight. Pickup is included from several southern Tenerife resorts.

“Great communication from Ines beforehand about location etc and including rescheduling due to weather conditions. The flight was awesome, Edward took us high up, before flying towards the beach and doing some acrobatic manoeuvres then landing. I really enjoyed the whole thing and would certainly recommend Overfly. The transfer of photos/videos to my iPhone was quick and easy and well worth the extra cost.”

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11.Two-seater paragliding Amalfi and Sorrento Coast Monte Faito

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 30 min · from $240

Take off from Monte Faito with a professional tandem pilot and glide for about 30 minutes above Positano, Capri, Sorrento, Vesuvius, and the Bay of Naples. You will land in Castellammare di Stabia, then return by cable car. A short run starts the flight, and free flight photos and videos may be provided.

“Excellent and a lot enjoyment and guide is very supportive and helped a lot, must visit and try, it’s amazing.”

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12.Fethiye: Blue Lagoon Tandem Paragliding w/Photos & Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 3 hours · from $248

Fly tandem above Ölüdeniz and the Blue Lagoon from Baba Dağ with an English-speaking instructor. Choose from five daily departures, including a sunset flight, and receive photos and video. No experience is needed, but you must weigh 110 kg or less and wear sturdy shoes. Flights last 20 to 40 minutes.

“çok keyifli bir deneyimdi, Pilotum Hüseyin Karadaş'ın donanımlı oluşu uçuşumu oldukça keyifli kıldı, kolay bir kalkış ve iniş yaptık, bir süre paraşütü benim kullanmamı sağlaması güzel bir anı oldu. Deniz aşağıda, yukarıda gökyüzü ve ikisinin arasında ben:) muhteşemdi. Gökyüzünden aşağıyı izlerken bölgeyi göstererek anlatması (Şurası Kelebekler Vadisi, şurası Fethiye merkez, şurası Kıdrak plajı vs ) farklı bakış açısı kattı. Bölgenin sunduğu muhteşem manzara ve havanın da güzel oluşuyla unutulmayacak bir gün yaşadım. Artık bence paraşütle uçmak, 1.sınıf uçmanın farklı bir versiyonu:) teşekkürlerrrrr”

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13.Flight experience over the beach in paragliding/paratrike in the Algarve with video.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $118

Join pilot Valdemar for a roughly 20-minute paratrike flight above Praia da Falésia, Açoteias, Olhos de Água, and Vilamoura Marina. You will take off from a field near Albufeira, glide above the Algarve coast, and receive a short flight video by email. Departure time depends entirely on wind and weather.

“This was a surprise for our son (and his mum) who was celebrating his 21st birthday on October 10th and what a brilliant day it was. The flight was well organised, felt safe at all times and to be flying above the stunning coastline and the beautiRead more”

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14.Bilbao: Vuelo en Parapente en la costa de Sopelana y Getxo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $74

Meet your pilot at a weather-dependent location near Sopelana or Getxo, learn the basics, take three steps, and lift off over Biscay’s cliffs. Your 20 to 25 minute private flight can stay calm and scenic or include acrobatics. English, French, and Spanish instruction, insurance, safety gear, and GoPro video are included.

“Very cool and the instructors were super friendly. We'll be back!”

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15.Malibu Hills to Beach: Tandem Paragliding Flight Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 1 - 4 hours · from $250

Meet your English-speaking guide at a Malibu beach access walkway, then ride up to one of six grassy hilltop launch sites. After a safety briefing, you’ll learn how to take off, steer, and land during a 25-minute tandem flight over Malibu’s hills and Pacific coast. Guide Don has earned praise for clear instruction and a friendly manner.

“The flight was absolutely beautiful and amazing! Our 15 and 17 year olds flew with Don. It was so fun for them.”

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