stolistra

Overview

stolistra is a hill site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 2,256 m. It works best in northerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• snowkite soaring Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

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

• Agia Galini17 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Zaros17 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Tymbaki18 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Mount Ida (Crete)Outdoors · 0.9 km awayCentral mountain massif in Crete also called Psiloritis
• Mount AgathiasOutdoors · 2.1 km awayMountain in Greece
• ApodoulouCulture · 8.8 km awayArchaeological site on Crete

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

• Agathias2 km SE · Faces SE–SWorks in other winds
• Psiloritis-Vistagi2 km W · Faces S–NWorks in other winds
• Uruguai3 km E · Faces NW
• Psiloritis-Akolita5 km SE · Faces N, SE, S, W, NWWorks in other winds
• Psiloritis-Nida7 km SE · Faces N, SEWorks in other winds
• Makrimaliana16 km S · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Gergeri18 km SE · Faces S–SWPossible XC from here on a NW day, 18 km downwindWorks in other winds
• asiderotas20 km SW · Faces SWorks in other winds

Pilot notes