Korilovos East

Overview

Korilovos East is a flatland site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 532 m. It works best in easterly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• Usually flying conditions are very good for novice pilots after 17:00 during summer. Seabreeze conditions Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Korilovos East; 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.

• Drama3 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Choristi5 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Xiropotamos6 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Hagia Sophia, DramaCulture · 3.1 km awayByzantine church in Drama, Greece
• Folklore Museum of DramaCulture · 3.4 km awayArt museum in Drama, Greece
• Archaeological Museum of DramaCulture · 3.5 km awayMuseum in Drama, Greece

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

• Korilovos South1 km SW · Faces E–SWWorks in other winds
• Kalifytos7 km E · Faces E, SE, W, NWWorks in other winds
• Panagia-Kefalari16 km SE · Faces SW–WWorks in other winds
• Pirgi-Petrousa16 km W · Faces SE–WPossible XC from here on a E day, 16 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Orosimo-Falakro17 km NW
• Georgiani23 km S
• Platania-antenna23 km E · Faces N–NEWorks in other winds
• STR23 km E · Faces N–NEWorks in other winds

Pilot notes