Despegue de la Peña del Águila

The Peña del Águila is located a few meters from the lookout of the same name, in the municipal term of Mancha Real. Its access is simple from the road up to the Almadén summit, making it one of the most comfortable and common flight points in Sierra Mágina. Located almost 1,200 metres above sea level, this enclave has a Northwest orientation, also allowing the flight with wind components from West and North. The take-off area has an approximate size of 200 m ², offering sufficient space to prepare the candle with comfort. Because of its aerological characteristics and its kind relief, it is an ideal place for both start-up flights and for those who seek to propose longer distance tours under favourable conditions. History and consolidation as a flight area The history of the Peña del Eagle dates back to the 1990s, when the newly created Paragliding Club Pegalajar Flight Centre began to systematically explore new flight areas in the province. Those years marked the beginning of the development of the paragliding in Sierra Magina, laying the foundation for what is today a consolidated network of takeoff. Some of the first flight concentrations of the region were held in Mancha Real in the 1990s. More recently, the Spanish Precision Paragliding Championship was held in 2022, a modality that tests the skill of the pilot in the approach and grounding. The area is currently frequented by the Peña el Eagle Flight Club and by numerous pilots who visit Sierra Magina attracted by the beauty of the environment and the regularity of its conditions. The proximity to Pegalajar allows to alternate flight days between both enclaves easily, enriching the experience. Security recommendations Always consult the weather forecast and assess the intensity and direction of the wind before taking off. Use equipment approved and in good condition. On start flights, have supervision of experienced technicians or pilots. Respect the take-off and landing areas as well as the natural environment. La Peña del Eagle is a natural balcony where the flight is integrated with the landscape: take off on the olive sea, gain height on the loins and feel that, between glances and crests, Sierra Magina invites to walk, run and fly.