Las Negras

Las Negras is a coastal ridge-soaring site near Cabo de Gata in Almería, Spain, launching at about 68 m and best flown in east wind — southeast wind makes the site notably harder to handle. The startplace itself is small and unforgiving, scattered with rocks and plants that seem built to snag a glider, so a clean, careful layout matters here more than at most sites. There's no altitude restriction at takeoff, but the Almería TMA controlled airspace sits close by, about 750 m west of launch, so it's worth keeping that boundary in mind once you're airborne. Given the tight, hazard-strewn launch and the way southeast wind complicates things, this is a site that rewards experience and careful technique rather than a casual first coastal outing.

Launch & conditions

The startplace is small and unforgiving, with rocks and plants that can snag a glider — southeast wind makes the site notably harder to handle than east wind.

Local rules & hazards

No altitude restriction at takeoff, but the Almería TMA controlled airspace sits close by, about 750 m west of launch.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Las Negras, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Las Negras with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.