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Loma del Gato on the eastern side
of Almuñécar and with good weather conditions
it offers good thermals for flying.
The mountain ranges of Almuñécar
has the take-offs, Loma del Gato, Cerro de Itrabo
and Alfamar they are the most used and loved take-off
places in Almuñécar.
| Coordinate |
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Take-off N 36°45.951' ; W 003°39.484'
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| Coordinate |
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Landing N 36°44.848'
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| Wind direction |
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S + SE + E |
| For |
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Hangglider and Paraglider |
| Take off |
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The take-off is simple and with
out any obstructions. Although in front of the
take-off is being built and there's a drop straight
down which you should be aware of |
| Landing |
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With enough height it is better
to land on the beach called 'Velilla' In the cove
from 'La Galera' good landing skills are required.
Beginners should only fly with the support of
a professional flying guide from here. |
| Direction |
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Driving on the main Highway N340 in the direction
of Motril after about 3 klms on the right hand
side before a sharp curve is a blue hall.
Turn left there is also a sign 'Lomo del Gato'
The street is small and leads up to an Observatory,
where you can park the car and then walk to
the take-off. Which is about another 30 meters
higher. It is also possible to drive on the
dirt road to the plastic green house and park
also.
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| Dangers
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The plastic greenhouse is the
point of no return and from that level you should
fly directly to the landing place. Don't try
to gain height at the greenhouse or you might
not make it. Around the landing place are cranes,
watch out for those.
- Attention!
The Take-off is now owned by Antonio Castro
and requires a fee of 15€ for the week.
For an up date take read the news webpage.
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