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Intermediate

Monte da Guia

Horta · Azores · Portugal

Coastal ridge
S
SE
SW

Catalogue season · not confirmed access or flying conditions: May – September

220 mStored takeoff altitude
5 mStored landing altitude
215 mStored elevation difference
S / SE / SWStored orientation
IntermediateStored skill level
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Location

Horta · Azores · Portugal

Location marker: a single point for this entry, not a route track.

38.52360, -28.62220

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About the site

Volcanic cone above Horta bay, in Faial, with dynamic flying and views of Pico. Small but spectacular site on days with light southerly wind.

Catalogue notes · source and freshness unverified; missing restrictions do not mean unrestricted access.

Directions and access

Access via Monte da Guia viewpoint, in Horta; landing next to Praia do Almoxarife according to wind direction.

Recommended equipment

Unavailable

Not recorded. Missing information does not mean there is no risk.

Safety

Nature reserve — do not fly low over the nesting areas.

Current flying suitability unknown

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