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Intermediate
Monte da Guia
Horta · Azores · Portugal
Coastal ridge
S
SE
SW
Best season: May – September
- Take-off altitude
- 220 m
- Landing altitude
- 5 m
- Usable vertical drop
- 215 m
- Suitable wind directions
- S / SE / SW
- Recommended level
- Intermediate
- School
- No
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.
Directions and access
Access via Monte da Guia viewpoint, in Horta; landing next to Praia do Almoxarife according to wind direction.
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Safety
Nature reserve — do not fly low over the nesting areas.
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Data source
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Location
Horta · Azores · Portugal
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38.52360, -28.62220
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