Varasova

Name: Varasova paragliding site
Address: GR

South-west-facing ridge site · 423 m takeoff · 409 m height gain

Overview

Varasova is a hill site in Greece with a recorded launch elevation of 423 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly, westerly and north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Even facing SW, Varasova flies with NW also wich turns towards the slope. Great view of the Patraikos Gulf and the rocky top of the slope. Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Getting there

Nearest airports

GPA Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport28 km
ZTH Zakynthos International Airport Dionysios Solomos92 km
PVK Aktion National Airport94 km

Public transport directions from Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (Google Maps)All travel options from Patras Araxos Agamemnon Airport (Rome2Rio)

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

Mesolongi13 km away · cityBooking.com Airbnb
Patras20 km away · cityBooking.com Airbnb
Etoliko21 km awayBooking.com Airbnb

Things to do

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

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Flying nearby

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Sources

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