Edessa

Overview

Edessa is a flatland site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 281 m. It works best in south-easterly winds, and can also work in easterly and southerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Edessa; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Edessa1 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Skydra10 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Naoussa18 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Edessa.

• Edessa Ecclesiastical MuseumCulture · 0.8 km awayArt museum in Edessa, Greece
• Folklore Museum of EdessaCulture · 0.9 km awayHistory museum in Edessa, Greece
• Edessa WaterfallsOutdoors · 1.4 km awayWaterfall in Greece

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Agras6 km NW · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• 'West' Arnissas15 km W · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Kontogialos - Peraia19 km W · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Golgothas, Arnissa Keraies19 km W · Faces NE–SEWorks in other winds
• Stratiotis20 km NW · Faces S–SWPossible XC from here on a SE day, 20 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Kerasies23 km NW · Faces SE–SWPossible XC from here on a SE day, 23 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Ag. Athanasios23 km W · Faces NE–SEWorks in other winds
• Mesóvouno25 km SW · Faces W–NWorks in other winds

More paragliding sites near Edessa

• Promachi 28 km away

Pilot notes