Tandem Paragliding Flight over Chania, Crete
Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea and mountains in north-western Crete during a 15- to 20-minute tandem paragliding flight over Chania!
Practical information
A tandem paragliding flight over Chania lasting 15 to 20 minutes (depending on weather and wind conditions).
- Discovery experience, accessible to everyone aged 8 and over
- One-to-one flight with a certified pilot for optimum supervision
- Exceptional views of the Cretan Sea and its coastline
⚠️ Depending on the weather conditions, your flight will take place from one of the 2 following sites:
- Falasarna - one of the most famous beaches on Crete's west coast: take-off from 250 metres above sea level, with a breathtaking view of the coastline and the chance to fly over the Balos lagoon when conditions permit;
- Varipetro - a mountain site just outside Chania, at an altitude of 500 metres: from here you can admire the city of Chania, the bay of Souda and the north coast, and when the thermal conditions are favourable, you can fly up to 1,000 metres.
Course of events
Please allow around 1.5 hours for the whole experience.
- Meeting with the pilot at the Varipetro meeting point
- Transfer to take-off point (Varipetro or Falasarna)
- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions
- Equipment distribution and installation
- Take off for a 15 to 20-minute paragliding flight over Chania
- Smooth landing and, if there are other participants, return to the take-off point so that they can fly in turn
- Return to the meeting point and end of the activity
Activity requirements
- Minimum weight: 44 lbs / 20 kg
- Maximum weight: 220 lbs / 100 kg
Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.
Please wear closed shoes (hiking boots, trainers, etc.): flip-flops, Crocs or sandals are not permitted.
Special terms
Please note that flights are made one by one, so if you have booked for several participants, you will fly in turn.
Depending on the weather conditions on the day of the activity, your flight may be rescheduled for safety reasons.
Photos and video are available at an additional fee of €25, to be paid onsite.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Included
- Certified instructor
- Helmet
- Harness
- Round-trip transfer between the meeting point and the flight location
Excluded
- Photos / Video (additional charge of €25)
- Transfer to meeting point
Do not forget to bring
- Closed shoes
- Comfortable clothing suited to the weather and the season
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Bottle of water
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About the activity
Take your holiday in Crete to the next level and enjoy panoramic views between sea and mountains on a tandem paragliding flight over Chania: with dream beaches and turquoise waters stretching out beneath you, live an incredible experience and fly in complete safety alongside a certified pilot.
Chania, a town located in the north-west of the island, is famous for its Venetian harbour, narrow streets, and waterside restaurants. Beyond exploring this charming town, this paragliding flight over Chania should be at the top of your Crete bucket list! No prior experience or particular level of fitness is needed to take part: with a passionate and experienced instructor ensuring a safe tandem flight, you will be free to simply enjoy the incredible sensation of flight this activity provides. All you need to bring is comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes for the few steps it takes to take off!
Crete is known for its strong winds. As a result, depending on weather and wind conditions, you will take off from either Falasarna or Varipetro. Your instructor will let you know where the flight will take place before the experience begins: if the wind is coming from the west, you will take off from Falasarna, one of Crete's most famous beaches; otherwise, you will depart from Varipetro, a mountain on the mainland.
Don't miss the opportunity to soar above the north-west coastline of Crete and take in breathtaking views, with an instructor taking care of everything, and book your tandem paragliding flight over Chania today!
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