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Paratrike over the Algarve: the wing above, the sea to the left and the sand to the right

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The coast, from the sky.

A paratrike over the cliffs, a pilot beside you, and the flight kept in photos.

  • Licensed operator, RNAAT 918/2019
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Certified pilots and EN/LTF equipment
  • The place is confirmed the day before

Choose how you want to fly.

Three ways over the coast, a first lesson on the ground, a gift, and a course.

A yellow paraglider wing and a small trike against a wide open skyJust the flight

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Essential paratrike flight

Fly the coast between Albufeira and Portimão for 15 to 20 minutes, with no professional camera. Bring your own phone if you want pictures.

  • 15–20 min

from€70 per person

Sunset over the Algarve coast and a white town, seen from the paratrikeGolden hour

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Sunset paratrike flight

Fly at golden hour, when the cliffs turn amber. Video and photos are included. The exact time is confirmed 24 hours ahead.

  • 15–20 min

from€120 per person

A person holding a paraglider wing overhead on a green fieldOn the ground

Ground paragliding lesson

Two hours on a beach or an open field, learning to raise and hold a paraglider wing. You stay on the ground.

  • 2 hours

from€60 per person

FlyAlgarve gift card, with passengers in the paratrike over the coastA gift

Gift card for a flight

Give a flight. The card arrives by email, lasts a year, and the recipient picks the flight and the date.

  • 1 year

from€80 per person

A person holding a paraglider wing overhead on a green fieldFPVL course

Paragliding and paramotor course

Learn to fly over several days, starting on the ground and at low level. Four phases, each 3 to 4 days, from €400.

  • 3–4 days a phase

from€400 per person

Paratrike over the Algarve: the wing above, the sea to the left and the sand to the right

The flight

From the strip to the cliffs.

  1. 1

    Take-off

    A strip about 6 km from Albufeira marina. They send the exact place the day before.

  2. 2

    The coast

    Over the Salgados golf course, the beaches, and the cliffs toward Benagil.

  3. 3

    The view

    They describe the panorama at about 300 metres, from Lagos to Vilamoura.

  4. 4

    Afterward

    The video and photos arrive by email or a download link.

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What people say after they land.

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★★★★★
“The instructor was patient, friendly and helpful. The overall experience was amazing and better than expected and have great videos and photos to look back on”
★★★★★
“We had a great time and a fun adventure! Highly recommend!!!”
★★★★★
“It was such an amazing experience!! Luckily we had hired a car so was easy to get too just under 20 mins from Albufeira. The guide was so nice and the views were amazing:)”

In the air

The coast, and the moment it opens.

Meeting point

The place arrives the day before.

Meeting point

Take-off is between Albufeira and Portimão, about 6 km from Albufeira marina. FlyAlgarve sends the exact spot the day before, after the forecast. Arrive 5 minutes early. There is no transfer.

How long is the flight?

The flight is 15 to 20 minutes. With the briefing before and the landing, the visit is about 30 minutes.

Who can fly?

You need to be 16, or under 18 with a parent or guardian. Weight is about 40 kg to 110 kg. No experience is needed. They do not recommend the flight during pregnancy.

What if the weather is wrong?

The pilot decides. If it is not safe, you choose a full refund or another date. You can also cancel a flight yourself, free of charge, up to 24 hours before.

Where do we meet?

Between Albufeira and Portimão, about 6 km from Albufeira marina. They message the exact place the day before. Arrive 5 minutes early. They do not run a transfer.

When do the photos arrive?

The terms say within 7 days of you sending the music, by email or a download link. Their gallery page also says 24 to 48 hours is typical, with 30 to 50 photos and a video of 3 to 5 minutes.

What if I am afraid of heights?

They say the trike feels different from a balcony, and the pilot can keep the flight calm. Say so before you take off. Manoeuvres only happen if you ask and the weather allows.

The coast, open under you.

Cliffs, beaches and the Atlantic, between Albufeira and Portimão, with a pilot beside you.