Galatiní

Overview

Galatiní is a mountain site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 1,258 m. It works best in southerly, south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and north-westerly 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 Galatiní; 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.

• Galatini2 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Siatista6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Neapoli12 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Paleontological Museum of SiatistaCulture · 6 km awayHistory museum in Siatista, Greece
• Botanical Museum of the Mountaineering Association (Siatista)Culture · 6 km awayNatural museum in Siatista, Greece
• Ecclesiastical Museum of SiatistaCulture · 5.9 km awayArt museum in Siatista, Greece

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

• GREVENA27 km SW
• Olimpiada29 km N
• Nymfaío36 km N · Faces SE–SPossible XC from here on a S day, 36 km downwind
• Sidirohori Kastoria39 km NW
• Komnina39 km NE · Faces W–NEPossible XC from here on a SW day, 39 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Mesóvouno44 km NE · Faces W–NPossible XC from here on a SW day, 44 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Kamvounia Mt NW45 km SE · Faces W–NW
• Kamvounia Mt45 km SE · Faces E–SWorks in other winds

Pilot notes