Top 7 Picks for Paragliding with Photos and Video in Italy

1.Cefalù: Tandem Paragliding Flight and GoPro13 Video

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 131 reviews · from $169Our pick

Fly above Cefalù’s coast with a qualified pilot from Sicily Paragliding. After pickup in central Cefalù, you’ll receive safety instructions, launch from the hills, and glide over the town and beaches before landing on the sand. Your pilot records the flight with a GoPro13, and guides including Juliano, Cristiano, and Agata have helped put nervous first-timers at ease.

“What a surreal experience. Shoutout to Juliano for bringing the vibes and showing me the picturesque views of Cefalù”

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2.Paragliding Tandem Taormina + Video/Foto e GoPro + Acrobazia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · from $130Best value

Meet at Via Francesco Durante 3, exchange your voucher, then ride by van to the launch area. A certified pilot handles the paraglider while you take in Taormina and Letojanni from above. The 1.5-hour outing includes pickup, assurance, photos, video, and GoPro footage, with English, Italian, French, Spanish, and Portuguese support.

“Such a great guide and made the experience so much fun and unforgettable.”

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3.Palermo: paragliding flight with instructor foto and video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $203Top rated

Join pilots from Parapendio in Tandem for a one-hour flight near Palermo, San Vito Lo Capo, and Castellammare. Instructors including Davide, Gasper, Andrea, and others explain each step in Italian, English, Spanish, or French. Expect mountain, sea, Zingaro Nature Reserve, and San Vito Lo Capo views. Photos and video are available on request.

“We went paragliding last week (27/06/24) and it was an incredible day. It was our first time and Davide, Gaspard and Andrea were very kind and helped us to be completely "cool". Davide picked us up at our accommodation in Palermo and the trip was very pleasant. We are very happy to have done this activity, both for the sensations and for the really fantastic people. Thanks again, we'll have wonderful memories of this day. :)”

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4.Cefalù: tandem paragliding flight and insta360 video

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $162

You’ll meet an Italian, French, Spanish, or English-speaking pilot for a private tandem paragliding flight above Cefalù. After a safety briefing, you’ll launch from the hills, look over the Mediterranean and Cefalù beach, then receive a ride from the landing point back to takeoff. Video and photos, including Insta360 footage, are available on request.

“Pick up and drop off was flawless, the 3 pilots were the nicest people ever. Paragliding was so much fun and definitely a must do when visiting Cefalu.”

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5.Taormina: Paragliding Tour with Instructor and GoPro Video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $169

Meet Sicily Paragliding at the EtnaFly info point in Letojanni, then ride to the takeoff area for a tandem flight above Taormina’s coast. Your instructor handles the flight while you enjoy the views and GoPro10 photos and video. Pablo and Luca are among the guides praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“What a lovely trip for my partner. The team is super nice and gave us a very warm welcome. Thank you very much, my lovelies, and hopefully we'll see each other again sometime. Then it'll be my turn to fly with you :)”

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6.San Vito Lo Capo: paragliding flight with instructor/video

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $203

You’ll fly tandem above San Vito Lo Capo or Castellammare del Golfo with a private instructor guiding the route, weather check, and safety briefing. Expect views of the Zingaro Nature Reserve, Mediterranean, and San Vito beach. The one-hour experience includes equipment, insurance, and transport from the landing point to takeoff. Photos and video cost extra.

“One of the best things i’ve ever done. The views were beautiful and the instructors were really nice. I recommend it to everyone that have the nerve to do it. Only the start is scary, once you’re up there you’ll never wanna go down.”

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7.Trapani: Paragliding flight with GoPro photos and videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $203

Fly tandem above Sicily’s coast with a private instructor, taking in the mountains, Mediterranean, and Zingaro Nature Reserve from the air. Gas and Davide are among the guides praised for their safety, humor, and friendly manner. Your package includes equipment, insurance, briefing, and transport from the landing point back to takeoff. Photos and video are available on request.

“Very professional and even more than that!! Safety and fun together ❤️ Special thanks to Gas ans Davide for their professionalism, attitude, humour and everything was just excellent 👌 highly recommended”

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