Orthi Petra

Name: Orthi Petra paragliding site
Address: GR

South-west-facing thermal site · 478 m takeoff · 329 m height gain

Overview

Orthi Petra is a flying site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 478 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

HER Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport36 km
CHQ Chania International Airport88 km
JSH Sitia Airport106 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 Orthi Petra; 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.

Zaros7 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Tymbaki16 km awayBooking.com Airbnb
Agia Galini23 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Things to do

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

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Flying nearby

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Sources

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