Marbella has beaches, but no mountains to launch a paraglider from. What it does have, about 1h15 up the A-397, is the Serranía de Ronda — one of the best free-flying regions in Europe, and the same area where our paramotor flights take off over Ronda's Puente Nuevo.
If you're staying on the Costa del Sol and want to add one properly memorable day to the trip, this is usually it.
What you need to know, in 20 seconds
- Distance: around 1h15 from Marbella via the A-397, through the Sierra de las Nieves.
- Two options: paragliding (silent, mountain launch) or paramotor (engine, flies over Ronda town).
- Price: paragliding from €100, paramotor from €100.
- Experience needed: none — every flight is tandem with a licensed pilot.
- Booking: €20 deposit, rescheduled at no cost if the weather isn't right.
Why drive up from Marbella for this
The Costa del Sol is flat by the water and mountainous a short way inland — that's exactly the terrain paragliding and paramotor need. The Serranía de Ronda and the Sierra de Cádiz form a corridor of south-facing peaks with clean thermals almost year-round, which is why pilots fly here through the winter when much of Europe can't.
The drive itself is part of the experience: the A-397 climbs through pine forest and the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park, with viewpoints worth a quick stop on the way.
Paragliding or paramotor from Marbella: which to pick
🪂 Paragliding
- No engine — launches from a mountain, glides on thermals.
- Sites: Ronda la Vieja, Teba, Algodonales and others, chosen on the day.
- From €100 (30 min) to €130 (40 min).
- Best for: those who want silence and pure flight.
🛩️ Paramotor
- Has an engine — launches from a runway near Ronda town.
- Flies directly over the Puente Nuevo and the Tajo gorge.
- From €100 (15 min) to €145 (40 min, with photos/video).
- Best for: the classic "photo over the bridge" experience.
Full comparison, or read the dedicated pages for paragliding in Ronda and paramotor in Ronda.
Book your flight near Marbella
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Book my flight →Licensed pilots · Registered adventure tourism company AT/MA/00330 · Insurance includedMake it a full day
Most visitors fly in the morning, when the air is calmest, and spend the afternoon in Ronda itself: the Puente Nuevo, the old town, the bullring, and lunch overlooking the Tajo gorge. It's an easy way to turn one flight into a full day out from Marbella, San Pedro or Estepona.
Getting there
- From Marbella / San Pedro: around 1h15 via the A-397.
- From Estepona: around 1h.
- From Puerto Banús: around 1h20.
- From Málaga Airport (AGP): around 1h30-1h45.
We confirm the exact meeting point and time 24-48 hours before your flight, once we've checked the forecast.