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Paragliding in Praia da Cordoama Portugal

Portugal: At the end of the world

The wild Atlantic coast of Portugal offers year-round sun, sea and flying along its length. Photographer Werner Luidolt joined the locals
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Cross Country Issue 252: Sep / Oct 2024

“Every journey starts with a single step,” goes the saying. From the X-Peaks to flying from K2, here's what's inside the latest issue. Available to read online in full.
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Nico Aubert on his vol-bivouac across Portugal in 2024

Iberian Flyover

Nico Aubert shares the highs and lows of a solo mid-summer paramotor vol-bivouac across Portugal
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Paragliding in Montalegre, Portugal

Pál Takáts wins Skywalk edition of SRS 2024

Pál Takáts won the Skywalk edition of the Sports Class racing Series which took place in Montalegre, Portugal from 7-13 July 2024
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PWC 2019: Hamard and Mettetal take gold

Honorin Hamard and Constance Mettetal won the third round of the PWC 2019 in Portugal. French pilots took the top four spots overall, and first woman
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Theo Warden, European Paragliding Champion 2018

Theo Warden takes gold at EuroPG2018

Britain's Theo Warden has won the FAI European Paragliding Championships in Portugal, in a nail-biting competition that came down to the wire
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European-Paragliding-Championships-Training-Day

European Paragliding Championships: 17-24 July

The 2018 European Paragliding Championships kick-off today, with the first task of the two week competition
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Madeira. Photo: Mario Eder / Nova

European-Winter Getaways: Madeira

Madeira is a rocky island outcrop, part of Portugal, known for its wine and warm, subtropical climate 
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PWC Portugal 2016

Paragliding World Cup Portugal: Donizete Lemos wins

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Estrela XC Challenge – win up to € 2,000

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Cross Country 266:July 2026

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