Paragliding in Madeira: Tandem flights with 30-minute airtime

Float above Madeira's cliffs and beaches on a tandem flight, not watching from below.

Tandem paragliding in Madeira is a 30-minute flight where you launch above 600 meters and land on the beach, piloted by a professional. You experience panoramic views of the island from the air, feel the sensation of flying on thermal currents, and receive high-quality photos and videos of the flight. The activity suits anyone with moderate fitness from age 7 onward.

The experience

What does it feel like to leave the ground and float? You'll find out when the pilot launches from above 600 meters, and you spend 30 minutes drifting on air currents above Madeira's coastline. The flight ends with a landing on the beach, so you touch down on sand rather than a mountain ridge or a field inland. A professional, highly trained pilot handles the equipment and navigation. Your job is to be there and take in the view: the island's cliffs, the ocean below, the scale of the landscape that only makes sense from the air.

Photos and videos capture the flight in high quality using an Insta360 or GoPro, so you have footage to relive it and share. The guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and one additional language, so language is not a barrier. Children from age 7 can fly, and the activity welcomes service animals. The operator emphasizes safety throughout and works to minimize environmental impact on the island's natural spaces.

What’s included

• Professional tandem pilot.
• 30-minute flight.
• high-quality photo and video capture with Insta360 or GoPro.
• beach landing.
• live guide in multiple languages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (10 to 49 years) · Senior (50 and older) · Youth (9 years): free · Child (7 to 8 years): free · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by FlyMadeira Paragliding Madeira

Is this one for you?Guides speak English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and one more language, so you can follow instruction and conversation comfortably without translation. Book this if you want to hear the pilot's commentary directly rather than rely on a translator or pre-recorded narration.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (9 years): free; Child (7 to 8 years): free. Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the minimum age for paragliding in Madeira?

Children can fly from age 7 onward, as long as they meet the moderate fitness requirement.

How high do you fly, and how long does the flight last?

You launch from above 600 meters and stay airborne for a minimum of 30 minutes, drifting on thermal currents before landing on the beach.

Do you get photos or video of the flight?

Yes, high-quality photos and videos are captured during the flight using an Insta360 or GoPro, included so you can keep and share them.

Is this activity safe for someone with health concerns?

Paragliding is not recommended for pregnant travelers or for anyone with poor cardiovascular health. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate.