Kerasies

Overview

Kerasies is a flatland site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 1,625 m. It works best in south-easterly, southerly and south-westerly winds, and can also work in northerly, easterly and 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 Kerasies; 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.

• Amyndeo23 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Edessa23 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Aridaia25 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• St. Peter's Church (Kajmakčalan)Culture · 6.3 km awayEastern Orthodox church in North Macedonia
• KajmakčalanOutdoors · 6.4 km awayMountain in Greece and North Macedonia

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

• Ag. Athanasios4 km S · Faces NE–SEWorks in other winds
• Stratiotis4 km E · Faces S–SW
• Golgothas, Arnissa Keraies12 km S · Faces NE–SEWorks in other winds
• 'West' Arnissas13 km SE · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Kontogialos - Peraia14 km S · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Agios SIV14 km S · Faces NE–SWWorks in other winds
• Agras17 km E · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Edessa23 km SE · Faces SE

Pilot notes