Winter Getaways

Madeira. Photo: Mario Eder / Nova

European-Winter Getaways: Madeira

Madeira is a rocky island outcrop, part of Portugal, known for its wine and warm, subtropical climate 
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El Hierro. Photo: Jason Whitehead

European-Winter Getaways: El Hierro

The little brother of the Canary Islands El Hierro is a secret spot no more!
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Israel. Photo: Ira Yifa

European-Winter Getaways: Israel

Home and R&D playground of Apco Aviation, Israel promises more than 300 flyable days a year, a variety of landscapes, good food and a warm welcome
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On glide in Algodonales. Photo: Fred Gustafsson

Guide to Algodonales, Spain

Start or close your season in this paragliding mecca in southern Spain. A good place to finish off your training or learn to thermal
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The volcanic landscape of tenerife. Photo: Henry Wilder

Guide to Tenerife, Spain

Tenerife is the perfect winter get-away from a winter in northern Europe – take the family and your wing
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Morocco is perfect for a winter getaway. Photo: Melanie Boisselier

Guide to Nid d’Aigle, Morocco

Enjoy some winter sunshine and easy sea-breeze soaring in the exotic setting of southern Morocco
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High above Aguergour: the plains to the right offer a remote and committing XC route to the main Atlas range. Photo: Jérôme Maupoint

Guide to Aguergour and Ait Ourir, Morocco

Aguergour in Morocco is an affordable winter retreat for weatherbeaten European free fliers
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