Top 5 Air Activities in Spain: Ballooning, paragliding, light aircraft and helicopter flights

To be able to take to the skies, to feel the fresh air on your face, while enjoying the freedom of being at altitude, is undoubtedly one of the most desirable experiences to live at least once in a lifetime.

At RocRoi we are aware of this desire shared by so many. For this reason, we have a wide range of activities for you to take flight once and for all. In different geographical points of Spain such as Madrid, Barcelona or the Canary Islands, the adventure and adrenaline of experiencing the most exciting air activities you can find awaits you.

 

Balloon Flights

 

Hot air balloon flights allow you to contemplate the incredible landscapes you fly over in a special way. From the heights, you can admire how the topography of the landscape unfolds before your eyes in an experience where the tranquillity of flight meets the thrill of altitude.

This activity starts early in the morning, around sunrise, and this is because it is at this time of day that it is the quietest time to take to the air. It is undoubtedly a special occasion that is worth getting up early for.

Thanks to the generally good weather in Spain, hot air ballooning is a perfect activity to practice all year round, as the best conditions are always sought to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment. In Catalonia they are experts in this, so don’t hesitate any longer!

Flights by Light Aircraft

 

If you are looking for adrenaline and adventure, a light aircraft flight is the perfect activity for you. From the moment you enter the airfield, the roar of the engine is just a foretaste of the experience you are about to experience.

Spain’s different options offer great versatility. You can discover its geology in a unique way, always adapted to your preferences, where you don’t have to worry about anything other than enjoying yourself.

In addition, you also have the opportunity to take control of the flight yourself. With professional flight instructors guiding you every step of the way, you can try for yourself what it feels like to be the one in control from take-off to landing.

This adventure is a unique opportunity to create incredible memories that you will surely want to repeat on more than one occasion. Madrid and its surroundings are waiting for you to start this adventure through the air.

Paragliding flights

 

Paragliding is one of the best experiences you can have if you are looking for the freedom and thrill of gliding like a bird.

This activity combines the adrenaline of flight with serenity, as while suspended in the air, you glide gently over the breathtaking landscapes of the Spanish countryside. Attached to a specially designed glider, you can take off from a hill or an elevated platform.

Luckily, paragliding is an activity suitable for all ages and all levels of experience, allowing you to share incredible flying moments with your family, friends or partner. In addition, this sport is usually practised in stunning natural environments, such as mountains, coasts or open fields, so you will enjoy unbeatable views. Places like Madrid and its surroundings, the Canary Islands or Huesca, are waiting for you to start your engines in this adventure.

Paramotor Flights

 

Paramotoring is considered an adaptation of paragliding, in which the flight is powered by an engine with a propeller.

To enjoy this activity it is not necessary to have previous knowledge, as you will be accompanied by a professional flight instructor, who will make sure you enjoy and live a unique experience travelling through the skies of Spain.

With this experience you will get a unique feeling of freedom while doing a safe activity.

In the Teide National Park in Tenerife and in the area of Segovia and Castilla y León, near Madrid, you can experience this exciting adventure where you can start to take to the skies.

Helicopter Flights

 

Who has never dreamed of flying in a helicopter? If this is your case, don’t waste much more time and take part in this activity, where you will live an unforgettable experience.

Spain’s geographical diversity comes to life from above as you fly over it. This experience is not only exciting but also a real luxury. Helicopters offer a different perspective from which you can see the views uninterruptedly, as well as the option of accessing more remote places.

Whether to share with your family, your friends, your partner or to treat yourself, this helicopter flight is a perfect opportunity to mark a special and unforgettable moment in your memory in Madrid.

Canary Islands, TOP destination all year round

 

The Canary Islands are one of the most complete destinations for active tourism in terms of activities and adventure sports, as you can practise these activities at any time of the year. Its tropical climate makes the islands the destination par excellence if you are looking for good weather and plenty of outdoor activities.

In addition to all the outdoor activities mentioned above, the Canary Islands have a wide range of outdoor activities. You can go snorkelling, kayaking or paddle surfing, take up or improve your skills in sports such as wingfoiling or windsurfing on its crystal clear beaches or go climbing in geological formations, among other things.

The Teide Natural Park in Tenerife, the island of El Hierro, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, Lanzarote and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria await you to continue the adventure.