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Step from 15,000 feet above the Algarve and free-fall toward the Portimão coast in a one-of-a-kind tandem skydive. This guide covers what to expect, local context, and practical tips to make your jump smooth and safe.
Step from 15,000 feet above the Algarve and free-fall toward the Portimão coast in a one-of-a-kind tandem skydive. This guide covers what to expect, local context, and practical tips to make your jump smooth and safe.
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Operated by Skydive Seven · Portimão, Faro
The aircraft shudders, the coastline slides into a patchwork of sand and turquoise, and for a breathless instant the world narrows to the doorway where you’ll step. From 15,000 feet above Alvor and Portimão the free fall arrives fast and loud — wind pressing, engines a memory, then a long, clear minute where gravity governs and the Algarve’s beaches swell beneath you.
moderate.
2 hours.
Basic mobility and the ability to follow instructions; no prior skydiving fitness required.
Minimum age is 16; minors must present ID and sometimes parental consent depending on the operator.
Free fall at this altitude is roughly 60–75 seconds before the parachute is deployed, depending on body position and deployment altitude.
Operators will postpone or cancel jumps for safety due to high winds, low clouds, or rain; you can usually reschedule or receive a refund if cancelled within the operator's policy.
No — tandem jumps pair you with a certified instructor who controls the exit, free fall, canopy flight, and landing after a short ground briefing.
The Portimão-Alvor coast has fishing and salt-harvesting roots dating to Roman and Moorish eras; modern tourism grew through 20th-century beach development.
Operators follow strict safety and environmental rules; avoid littering on beaches and respect protected coastal habitats to reduce impact.
Skydive Seven operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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