Paragliding is a recreational extreme sport that is becoming more and more popular here. Thanks to the geographical position and ideal weather conditions, the area offers ten different flying sites that are internationally known by paragliding fans.
Velia is definitely one of them!! It nestles among two large valleys that are excellent for flying over. During the flight, you will be amazed by the beauty of some picturesque neighboring villages, valleys, mountains and historical sites. The take off altitude is at 1543 m/5061 ft above sea level and the take off is made from the ski center on antennas, in order to land on the Louson Valley.
In addition, the site is appropriate for both the amateur and advanced pilot. Favored with amazing Mediterranean climate, Velia welcomes paragliders at any time of the year. Finally, the spot is suitable for long distance flights to all wind directions, as the conditions are ideal to gain height easily.
Experience a flight through the clouds, admiring Lake Garda from up in the sky: a unique sensation and not only for experts! Free-flying enjoys a great deal of success, in recent years, mainly in the Upper Garda - Monte Baldo vicinity. The possibility to take off from the West and the East part of Monte Baldo allows for an extremely safe flight.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Queenstown is considered by many sportsmen as the capital of extreme sports and adventure activities. It is situated in Otago region, in the South Island, New Zealand.
Paragliding is an adventurous sport, that gives you the opportunity to fly like a bird and get amazing views of landscape from the sky. You can feel the veil of the clouds embracing your body. You may feel you wanna scream loud "freedom" and hear the echo of your voice. The fresh air is flirting with your face while the adrenaline you feel by being up there makes the mountains, the trees and the stones begging you to take your place on the ground, only for one moment.
Lazarevskoye Microdistrict is a microdistrict, situated on the shore of the Black Sea, at the mouth of the Psezuapse River. Lazarevskoye Microdistrict was once a resort settlement until 1961, when it was merged into Sochi.
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The plateau of Folois nestles at the southwest foot of Mount Erymanthus, in Hleia. Its name derived from mythology and the king of the Centaurs, Follo, friend of Hercules. Folois forest, with the unrivaled natural beauty, is one of the largest oak forests in Europe.
