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Panagia-Kefalari

SW to W facing ridge site · 577 m takeoff · 502 m height gain

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Overview

Panagia-Kefalari is a flatland site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 577 m. It works best in south-westerly and westerly winds, and can also work in southerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

  • During summer June to September after 14:00 o clock the area bellow the take off is turbulent because of the sea breeze coming from the east Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • KVA Kavala Alexander the Great International Airport32 km
  • PDV Plovdiv International Airport122 km
  • SKG Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport126 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Panagia-Kefalari; 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.

Flying nearby

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Open site details

Sources

Short extracts from ParaglidingEarth. Read the full guide before you fly.

Read the paragliding weather guide