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Tandem paragliding guides for Tenerife

Clear, honest guidance about first flights, safety, weather and flying in Costa Adeje — written from real conversations and daily operational experience.

First tandem flight
Safety & requirements
Weather & conditions
Flying in Tenerife

Explore the guides By Inés & Gustavo · 30+ years of paragliding experience

Inés Feune de Colombi explaining a tandem paragliding experience to travellers in Costa Adeje, Tenerife

Real passenger guidance from the people who coordinate and operate Overfly Tenerife.

Start with what matters most

Begin with the questions passengers ask us every day: how the flight feels, what makes it safe, and why Tenerife's weather sometimes changes the plan.

Overfly tandem pilot speaking calmly with a passenger before a paragliding flight in Tenerife

First tandem flight

Nervous about paragliding? What a tandem flight feels like

Inés answers the worries she hears most often before a first flight — from take-off and height to sensations in the air and feeling in control.

Tandem paragliding flight in Tenerife under stable conditions

Safety & requirements

Is paragliding safe in Tenerife?

Gustavo explains the decisions, equipment and professional limits behind a safe tandem flight.

Tandem paraglider flying over Costa Adeje under blue sky and clouds

Weather & conditions

Why a sunny day can still mean no flight

A local pilot's guide to wind, clouds and the calls we make before taking off in South Tenerife.

First Tandem Flight

Booking Tandem Paragliding for Couples, Families and Groups in Tenerife

Planning a tandem paragliding experience in Tenerife as a couple, family or group? Here’s how we coordinate children, different flight options, weights, weather and group bookings so everyone knows what to expect.

By Inés Feune de Colombi

First Tandem Flight

10 Questions to Ask Before Booking a Tandem Paragliding Flight in Tenerife

Get clear answers about booking, weather, meeting points, clothing and what happens on the day of your first tandem paragliding flight in Tenerife.

By Inés Feune de Colombi

First Tandem Flight

Tandem Paragliding Booking Process in Tenerife | Overfly

Inés explains what happens after booking: confirmation, WhatsApp updates, weather decisions, meeting arrangements and media delivery.

By Inés Feune de Colombi

First Tandem Flight

How Paragliding Prices Work in Tenerife (Full Guide for First-Timers)

Understand what determines tandem paragliding prices in Tenerife, what each flight option includes and how to choose the right experience for your first flight.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

First Tandem Flight

What to Wear for Tandem Paragliding in Tenerife

To start with, there’s no need to buy any special clothing to go paragliding. You just need to consider the time of year and the region where you’ll be flying, along with the fact that you’ll be soaring between 700 and 1,000 meters above sea level.

By Inés Feune de Colombi

First Tandem Flight

How to Try Paragliding for the First Time in Tenerife: A Beginner’s Guide

Discover what to expect from your first tandem paragliding flight in Tenerife, from choosing a flight and preparing for take-off to enjoying the experience safely.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

Paragliding in Tenerife

Launch Sites in Tenerife (Taucho, Ifonche, Izaña)

Explore Tenerife’s main paragliding launch sites—Taucho, Ifonche and Izaña—and learn how altitude, wind and weather determine where tandem flights can safely take off.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

First Tandem Flight

Paragliding tips for beginners: the essential guide

Practical tips for your first tandem paragliding flight, including what to wear, how take-off works, what to bring and how to feel comfortable in the air.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

First Tandem Flight

【Paragliding vs. Parasailing】 | Comparison between these two aerial sports

Understand the differences between paragliding and parasailing, including how each activity takes off, where it happens, what it feels like and which experience may suit you best.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

Safety & Requirements

Do Paragliders Wear Parachutes?

Learn how paraglider wings differ from parachutes, why tandem pilots carry a reserve parachute and what safety equipment is used during a flight in Tenerife.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

Safety & Requirements

What’s the Weight Limit for Tandem Paragliding? (Tenerife Guide)

Understand how passenger weight, wind, take-off conditions and equipment affect tandem paragliding limits in Tenerife, and why every booking is assessed individually.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

Safety & Requirements

How Old Do You Have to Be to Paraglide?

Learn how age, the ability to run during take-off, weather conditions and passenger confidence determine who can safely enjoy a tandem paragliding flight in Tenerife.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

Paragliding in Tenerife

Is December a good time to visit Tenerife?

Planning a December trip to Tenerife? Discover what the weather is like, what to pack and why winter remains a great time for outdoor experiences, including tandem paragliding.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

Paragliding in Tenerife

Why is Costa Adeje one of the best places to paraglide in Europe?

Discover how Costa Adeje’s mild climate, varied launch areas and views of Tenerife’s volcanic landscape and Atlantic coastline create exceptional conditions for tandem paragliding.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

Weather & Flying Conditions

The science of paragliding

Explore how lift, thermals, wind and aerodynamics allow a paraglider to fly, and how pilots use these forces to manage a safe tandem flight.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi

Weather & Flying Conditions

Discover why the trade winds make the Canary Islands a paragliding paradise

Learn how the Canary Islands’ trade winds interact with Tenerife’s mountains, creating varied flying conditions that experienced pilots assess before every tandem paragliding flight.

By Gustavo Lezcano Moiraghi