The 6 Best Paragliding & Skydiving Tours in Portugal

1.Tandem Skydiving Adventure 15,000 to 10,000 Feet

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 250 reviews · from $215Our pick

Meet Skydive Seven at Portimão Aerodrome for a tandem free fall from 10,000 or 15,000 feet. Your instructor handles the equipment while you enjoy up to 70 seconds above the Algarve coast. Instructors including Fred, John, André, and João have been praised for calm guidance and friendly humor. Photos and video cost extra.

“Amazing experience!!!! Highly recommend it !!!! I would do this again in a heartbeat!!!”

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2.Skydive Algarve: Tandem Skydiving 10.000ft (up to 15.000ft)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 148 reviews · 2 hours · from $210Top rated

At Skydive Algarve near Alvor, you’ll ride 15 minutes above the Atlantic before a tandem freefall from 10,000 feet, or upgrade to 15,000 feet for about 60 seconds in the air. Instructors speak six languages, footage can arrive within an hour, and the whole visit takes about two hours.

“A fantastic experience - The two women behind the counter were amazing at putting us at ease before the jump, and my instructor Danielle was fantastic - all the staff were very professional. My sister and Dad, who were petrified beforehand, said they would 100% jump again!! Great value, they all deserve a bonus!!”

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3.Paragliding and Paratrike Tandem Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 1 day · from $94Best value

Fly above the Algarve coast with an English or Portuguese-speaking instructor on a small-group tandem paragliding or motor-assisted paratrike flight. You may glide over Praia da Falésia, or fly from Praia Grande in Armação de Pêra if conditions change. Ask to try piloting, and bring sunglasses for open-air views.

“The tour guide, guided us properly one of the best experiences I ever did and he was friendly”

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4.Paragliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 30 min · from $110

Run from a coastal launch point and glide above cliffs, beaches, and the Lisbon coast with pilots such as Nuno, Paulo, or Miguel. Your 20-minute tandem flight may take place at Sesimbra, Almada, Arrábida, or Sintra, depending on the wind. Shared transport from Lisbon is available, but weather can cause long waits or cancellations.

“The flight wasn’t too short and wasn’t too long. Everyone made sure our safety was a top priority. I loved how we were able to catch footage of ourselves in the moment as well. 10/10 experience!”

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5.Paragliding Tandem Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 30 min · from $129

Fly tandem with a certified instructor above Bicas Beach, Meco, Sesimbra, Arrábida, or another site near Lisbon. Hugo, Miguel, Gaus, and the team handle the wing while you enjoy coastal views, gentle soaring, or optional aerobatic moves. No experience is needed, and GoPro 11 photos and 5K video are included.

“It was amazing! Smooth from start to end. Thanks to Paulo and team!”

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6.Algarve Coast: Paragliding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · from $148

You’ll fly tandem above the Algarve coast with Nelson, a friendly Portuguese and English-speaking pilot. Expect a short safety briefing, fitted flight gear, and a 15-minute glide over red cliffs, pale beaches, and changing sea colors. The meeting point may shift between Lagos and Vila do Bispo because wind decides where and when you take off.

“Amazing experience!! I was so scared to do this because it was my first time. But Nelson and Veronica were so kind and friendly that I felt vert comfortable. I also payed extra for the 360 movie and it was worth it !! If I could, I came back to Portugal only to do the paragliding again. Highly recommend! 🤩🤩🤩”

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