Algodonales

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Montellano (lower launch)

37.007710631639, -5.5432873238712

Montellano (main or upper launch)

37.005495771894, -5.5471435189247

Poniente

36.89487929974, -5.4157328063232

Levante

36.898495629877, -5.393316197044

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North of Poniente

36.917248764697, -5.4209484465404

Levante Landing Field

36.893487102083, -5.3676117576865

Algodonales

Algodonales
36.880847002221, -5.4058019717304
Description
Algodonales, often shortened to just Algo, is just a 2 hour drive from Málaga airport. The hot scorched landscape can provide hours of XC or thermal ridge flying. The town of Algodonales comes alive in the evening when it feels like everyone in the town comes to eat and drink - but there is room for visitors. The mountain Levante towers over the town and looking up is often rewarded by a view of many vultures. The attraction of Algo is simple - it's easy to get to, the flying is easy and fairly regular, it's relatively cheap (in comparison to much of Europe) and the food and drink is plentiful. Just pick your timing, Aug is too hot, Sep has the best flying but it can get busy.
 

When to Visit

 
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  • Montellano (lower launch)

    Montellano (lower launch)

    Montellano (lower launch)
    37.007107229035, -5.5438982980632

    Montellano (lower launch)

    Montellano (lower launch)
    37.007710631639, -5.5432873238712
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    Wind Direction
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    Montellano (lower launch)

    Montellano (lower launch)
    37.007107229035, -5.5438982980632
    Site Rules
    Safety Notes
    If you are using this launch because it's too windy on the upper launch, have a good think about if there is too much of a wind gradient to fly at all. 
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  • Montellano (main or upper launch)

    Montellano (main or upper launch)

    Montellano (main or upper launch)
    37.005255770249, -5.5472503962052

    Montellano (main or upper launch)

    Montellano (main or upper launch)
    37.005495771894, -5.5471435189247
    Description
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    Wind Direction
    Parking

    Montellano (lower launch)

    Montellano (lower launch)
    37.007107229035, -5.5438982980632
    Site Rules
    Transport up the hill
  • Poniente

    Poniente

    Poniente
    36.895263274243, -5.4155550797518
    36.873132355327, -5.4289197921753

    Poniente

    Poniente
    36.89487929974, -5.4157328063232
    Description
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    Wind Direction
    Parking

    Montellano (lower launch)

    Montellano (lower launch)
    37.007107229035, -5.5438982980632
    Site Rules
    Flight Log Sites
    Transport up the hill
  • Levante

    Levante

    Levante
    36.898637197349, -5.3934824940029
    36.873132355327, -5.4289197921753

    Levante

    Levante
    36.898495629877, -5.393316197044
    Description
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    Wind Direction
    Parking

    Montellano (lower launch)

    Montellano (lower launch)
    37.007107229035, -5.5438982980632
    Site Rules
    Safety Notes
    Look out for dust devils and crosswinds. The South-East slope is a bit shallow so it needs a really good run in light winds. 
    Flight Log Sites
    Transport up the hill

  • North of Poniente

    North of Poniente

    North of Poniente
    36.917248764697, -5.4209484465404

    North of Poniente

    North of Poniente
    36.917248764697, -5.4209484465404
    Parking

    Montellano (lower launch)

    Montellano (lower launch)
    37.007107229035, -5.5438982980632
    Images
    Transport up the hill
  • Levante Landing Field

    Levante Landing Field

    Levante Landing Field
    36.893487102083, -5.3676117576865
    36.873132355327, -5.4289197921753

    Levante Landing Field

    Levante Landing Field
    36.893487102083, -5.3676117576865
    Parking

    Montellano (lower launch)

    Montellano (lower launch)
    37.007107229035, -5.5438982980632
    Images
    Transport up the hill
Local Permission
Local Permission
There are no local permissions. Just standard rules - be a qualified pilot and have insurance.
 

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