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EP Course 4–11 April Fully booked CP Course 11–18 April Fully booked EP Course 6–13 June Limited spaces CP Course 13–20 June Limited spaces EP Course 5–12 Sept Book now CP Course 12–19 Sept Book now EP Course 3–10 Oct Fully booked CP Course 10–17 Oct Fully booked EP Course 31 Oct – 7 Nov Book now CP Course 7–14 Nov Book now

We can also arrange bespoke course dates for groups of 4+ — round up your friends and get in touch.

Beginner Paragliding Courses

Beginner training delivered by our partner BHPA school — supported locally by ParaglidingGuide.

Training Provider: Valleys Paragliding (BHPA Registered Ab Initio School)

ParaglidingGuide does not hold a licence to deliver beginner (ab initio) paragliding courses. All instruction, supervision, syllabus delivery and BHPA training on this page is provided by Valleys Paragliding (run by Charlie Fryer, Wales, UK).
ParaglidingGuide supports Valleys Paragliding with local logistics, site knowledge, transport coordination, and on-the-ground assistance.

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Beginner paragliding course in Andalucía

Learn to Fly With Us

We are a committed team dedicated to introducing you safely to the world of paragliding. We have been flying for many years and have experience flying and teaching paragliding all over the world. We offer paragliding from beginner all the way to advance pilot level.

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Registered BHPA Development School

Paragliding Guide S.L is a registered BHPA Development School and a registered Active Tourism Company in Spain. British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association

Courses & Pricing

EP Paragliding Course

BHPA Elementary Pilot (EP) • Equivalent to IPPI 2

€1350
BHPA Elementary Pilot (EP)

This course will take you from absolute beginner to flying your paraglider solo (under instructor supervision). The course is mainly practical with some theoretical elements.

You will fly a glider solo several times, taking-off and landing independently. You’ll also learn some basic flying manoeuvres, a basic understanding of equipment and how to control your glider. A great introduction to flying weather and be well on the way to becoming a fully independent pilot. Once your EP is completed you will be able to practice ground handling independently.

Outcome: BHPA Elementary Pilot Rating (Equivalent to IPPI 2)

Included

  • All Equipment Needed for Learning
  • All Tuition to EP Level
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Transfers
  • Theory/Exam Materials

Not Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • BHPA Membership
  • Flights to Spain
  • Food & Drink
Book Your Spot

Training delivered by Valleys Paragliding. Local support and logistics provided by ParaglidingGuide.

CP Paragliding Course

BHPA Club Pilot (CP) • Equivalent to IPPI 3

€1350
BHPA Club Pilot (CP)

After completing your EP this course will take you from absolute beginner to flying your paraglider solo. The course is mainly practical with some theoretical elements.

You will learn to fly a glider solo whilst flying with other pilots, improve your taking-off and landing technique. You’ll also practice more advances flying and safety manoeuvres, a strong understanding of equipment and how to control your glider. You will gain a much more indepth understanding of flying weather. You will also be an a fully independent pilot, able to fly in the Club environment.

Outcome: BHPA Club Pilot Rating (Equivalent to IPPI 3)

Included

  • All Equipment Needed for Learning
  • All Tuition to CP Level
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Transfers
  • Theory/Exam Materials

Not Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • BHPA Membership
  • Flights to Spain
  • Food & Drink
Book Your Spot

Training delivered by Valleys Paragliding. Local support and logistics provided by ParaglidingGuide.

Combined EP & CP

Two-week residential • Equivalent to IPPI 3

€2400
BHPA EP & CP course

This course will take you from absolute beginner to flying your paraglider solo. The course is mainly practical with some theoretical elements.

This is a two week residential course.

Outcome: BHPA Club Pilot Rating Equivalent to IPPI 3

Included

  • All Equipment Needed for Learning
  • All Tuition to CP Level
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Transfers
  • Theory/Exam Materials

Not Included

  • Travel Insurance
  • BHPA Membership
  • Flights to Spain
  • Food & Drink
Book Your Spot

Training delivered by Valleys Paragliding. Local support and logistics provided by ParaglidingGuide.

Why Book With Us?

…because we love to teach and share our passion! Become one of our community, our family!

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Learning To Paraglide FAQs

To book an EP Beginner Course you don’t need any prior experience at all. A general level of fitness is required as there is some walking involved but it is open to absolute newbies to the sport.

For Club Pilot training you must have completed the EP training course with either ourselves or another BHPA registered training school.

We provide you with equipment, a harness, helmet, wing, a reserve parachute and a radio. Our equipment is specific for beginners and is checked regularly.

If you prefer to buy your own equipment we are on hand to give you advice on the right equipment to buy. in truth you should complete at least the EP beginner course before you consider buying equipment for learning and progressing on as by then you will know more about the equipment and will make a more informed choice.

We have some beginner equipment packages available to purchase. If you buy a beginner equipment package from us your training is discounted by 50%.

Once you have completed the EP Beginner Course you are able to ground handle your wing and practice only on the ground to ensure you stay current and are ready for your Club Pilot training course.

Once you have completed the Club Pilot training course you may fly independently within the Club environment. This means you may join your local Club and fly their local sites. You are not permitted at this stage to fly cross country flights, in order to do this you must build up your flying hours, complete a set list of flying tasks and complete a multiple choice exam. At this point you will achieve you Pilot Rating.

Included in the course:

  • All Equipment Needed for Learning
  • All Tuition to EP Level
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Transfers
  • Theory/Exam Materials
  • Lots of fun

NOT Included in the course:

  • Travel Insurance
  • BHPA Membership

For more information on joining the BHPA please see their website here. BHPA.co.uk/join

(Annual BHPA flying membership costs £169 and includes a subscription to Skywings, the BHPA’s monthly magazine, and £5 million 3rd-party insurance cover.)

There is some walking involved with a packpack and we can often be out in the sunshine from early in the morning till late in the evening.

If you have any prior medical conditions or you have concerns please consult your doctor prior to booking or contact us for further advice.

 

Our standard apartments are shared. Usually two bedrooms to one bathroom. We don’t offer shared bedrooms. every customer get their own room.

If you wish to have a little more privacy you can upgrade to a private apartment.

For information and images of our apartments please see here.

You’re always welcome to contact me directly — I’m happy to speak on the phone and help with advice and guidance.
The BHPA website and beginner paragliding Facebook groups are also useful sources of general information.

These resources must never replace proper paragliding tuition.
All practical learning and progression should take place with qualified instructors as part of a structured training programme.