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Glide above Vlora’s coastline at sunset on a tandem paraglider launched from Shashica above Kanina Castle. This accessible, weather-dependent flight pairs cinematic coastal views with practical safety briefings and transport to takeoff.
Glide above Vlora’s coastline at sunset on a tandem paraglider launched from Shashica above Kanina Castle. This accessible, weather-dependent flight pairs cinematic coastal views with practical safety briefings and transport to takeoff.
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Operated by Extreme Illyricum · Vlora, Vlorë County
The sun leans west over the Ionian Sea as your tandem wing lifts off from the slopes above Kanina — below, Vlora’s Lungo Mare stretches in a thin ribbon of light, and the castle ruins of Kanina shrink into a patchwork of stone. You feel the wind find the wing; the pilot trims for a steady glide and the coastline unfolds as a living map: beaches, lagoons, and cliffs sliding past.
moderate.
1–1.25 hours (total experience).
Minimal fitness required — able to walk unassisted short distance and follow safety instructions
Yes — flights are conducted with a certified pilot who handles all technical maneuvers; participants receive a safety briefing and harness fit before takeoff.
Flights are weather-dependent; if conditions are unsafe you’ll be offered an alternative date or a full refund per the operator’s cancellation policy.
The operator accepts a wide age range but enforces weight/height limits and medical restrictions; provide accurate details when booking and ask the operator for specifics.
Yes — the package includes transport from the meeting point on Lungo Mare to the takeoff area, and operators typically offer a return once flights conclude.
Kanina’s castle and surrounding ridges have Byzantine and later medieval remnants; Vlora itself is historically a maritime gateway for Illyrian and Ottoman eras.
Pilots follow no‑fly rules near sensitive nesting sites and operators ask visitors to pack out trash; stay on designated paths to reduce erosion at takeoff zones.
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