Kofinas

Name: Kofinas paragliding site
Address: GR

Faces N, S site · 1,119 m takeoff · 1,116 m height gain

Overview

Kofinas is a flying site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 1,119 m. It works best in northerly and southerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly, south-easterly, south-westerly and north-westerly winds. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

HER Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport43 km
JSH Sitia Airport95 km
CHQ Chania International Airport107 km

Public transport directions from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Rome2Rio)

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Kofinas; 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.

Arkalochori26 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Zaros26 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Archanes31 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Things to do

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

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Flying nearby

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Flying Kofinas?

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Sources

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