Paragliding Over Mountains

Went tandem paragliding with the awesome Gran Altura guys today (only day during our stay we had good enough weather for it too). Got picked up and taken to the Sierra Nevada mountains near Cenes de la Vega. Drove past a quarry along a rickety road and ended up with great views. Went for a little walk while we waited for some other paragliders from Belgium to take off (patience while waiting for the right conditions is apparently a key skill for pilots).

Then got strapped into harness and it was off with a running start over a terrifyingly high cliff edge.... and into the air! Floated over the Sierra Nevada mountains and valleys. Radi's trip was longer - she got thermals and got higher and was able to steer and did some midair acrobatics (a bit nausea-inducing but awesome). Wade had a shorter trip as he's "fat" and more importantly missed out on the thermals, but still thoroughly enjoyed it. Amazing and so much fun! A truly surreal experience.Read more