Struga

Overview

Struga is a mountain site in North Macedonia with a recorded launch elevation of 1,581 m. It works best in easterly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch.

• Bardzo termiczne miejsce, świetny plac zabaw. Możesz mieć dużą wysokość do zabawy. Trudne pokonywanie terenu. Z przodu znajduje się teren lotniska, za tobą granica Albanii, na północy strome zalesione doliny. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

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

• Struga8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Prrenjas11 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Ohrid19 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Shebenik National ParkOutdoors · 7.2 km awayProtected area in Albania

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

• Ohrid30 km SE · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Chuka47 km E · Faces SW–NWWorks in other winds
• Mavrovo55 km N · Faces NE
• Krusevo59 km E · Faces NE, E, SE, SW, WWorks in other winds
• Dajti61 km W · Faces W–NWWorks in other winds
• korca take off65 km S · Faces W–NWWorks in other winds
• Morgen Tomorr 2400m69 km SW · Faces WWorks in other winds
• Cegrane81 km NE · Faces NWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes