About this tour
Strap in for a 25-minute tandem flight above Bilbao's northern coast, where thermal winds off the Bay of Biscay make Sopelana and Getxo prime paragliding territory. You'll launch from clifftop launch sites and drift above dramatic rocky headlands, golden beaches, and the Basque hills beyond. All safety gear and insurance are sorted; just bring yourself and a head for heights.
Highlights
- Quarter-hour airtime over Basque coastline and mountains
- Tandem flight with certified instructor from your harness
- Clifftop views of Sopelana and Getxo beaches
- Thermal-soaring conditions year-round at this venue
- All safety equipment and cover included
- Accessible to most fitness levels with medical clearance
What to expect
You'll meet your instructor at the launch site, kit up in approved harness and reserve chute, then walk to the clifftop edge. A few running steps and you're airborne. The sensation shifts fast from adrenaline to eerie quiet as you climb into thermals, watching the coast unroll beneath. Your pilot handles navigation; you absorb the geometry of beach, cliff, and city sprawl. Landing is a controlled glide back to the launch zone. Bring sunscreen and a camera with secure straps.
Good to know
Not suitable if pregnant or with serious heart conditions. Public transport reaches the launch site. No transport included—arrange your own to Sopelana or Getxo. Dress in layers; altitude cools quickly. Clear, calm mornings offer the smoothest flights.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.