Paragliding in
Macher
A tandem flight you'll remember for the rest of your trip
About This Flying Site
Soar over southern Lanzarote with sweeping views down to Playa Blanca, Papagayo's golden beaches, and Fuerteventura on the horizon. Our go-to flight on warm winter days.
The Wind Decides Where We Fly
Lanzarote's wind shifts daily — north cliffs, south slopes, or coastal sites depending on conditions. Your pilot picks the best one the morning of your flight; you're booking the experience, not the location.
Macher is one of our regular sites — if conditions line up on your date, this is where you'll fly.
What Your Flight Looks Like
Experience Required
None — every flight is tandem with a certified pilot
Best For
Thermal flying with coastal views
Flight Highlights
More about Macher
Mácher sits on the southern flank of the island, between the airport and the resort coast. The takeoff on Tinasoria / Guardilama at around 450 m rewards pilots with thermal flying and a long view down to the Atlantic.
Why fly here
- The thermal site. When S to SE winds pair with sun on the slope, Mácher delivers more active conditions than any of the coastal sites — the kind of flight where you actually climb instead of just gliding down.
- Winter sweet spot. The site comes alive between November and March, when the south-facing aspect picks up the low winter sun and the seabreeze cycles work cleanly.
- Coastal panorama. The view stretches from the airport runway across the salt flats to the resort coast and beyond.
What to expect on the day
Expect a brisker, more dynamic flight than at coastal launches. You may feel the wing react to thermals — that's the lift doing its job. Flight times are weather-dependent but typically 15–30 minutes.
Best for
Anyone curious about what real thermal flying feels like, and pilots who want the longest air time available on the island in winter.
Other Flying Zones in Lanzarote
We fly from sites all across the island. Browse the other zones to see where else your tandem might launch from.
El Cuchillo
Volcanic caldera flights
Famara
First-time flyers and gentle conditions
Mala
Winter flying from October to March
Mirador
Scenic aerial perspectives of northern Lanzarote
Orzola
Coastal soaring with La Graciosa views
Playa Quemada
Coastal soaring toward Papagayo
Tenesar
Coastal ridge soaring with trade winds
Want the Complete Picture?
Explore our comprehensive flying guide for Macher with detailed information, technical data, and many more photos of this incredible location.
Common Questions About Flying at Macher
Can I choose to fly from Macher?
Not directly — the wind decides where we launch each day. By booking with us, you get whichever of our sites has the best conditions on your date, picked by your pilot the morning of the flight. Macher is one of our regular sites, so if conditions line up, this is where you'll fly.
Do I need experience to fly at Macher?
No experience is needed. Our certified pilots handle everything — you sit back and enjoy the views.
What will I see during a flight from Macher?
Depending on the site we fly that day, you'll enjoy views of volcanic landscapes, coastal cliffs, and the Atlantic Ocean. Macher in particular offers some of the most spectacular aerial views on the island.