Parapente Sopot Stara Planina Сопот

Sopot, Bulgaria, is the most popular paragliding site in the country. It offers excellent soaring, thermal flying, and cross-country (XC) opportunities. The infrastructure is well-developed, including a cable car that takes you close to the takeoff point, followed by a 5-minute steep walk. The takeoff area is a large grassy peak that can accommodate more than 50 gliders, with exposures to the East, South, and West. Throughout the day, you can expect varying wind directions: E-SE in the morning, S at noon, and S-SW in the afternoon. The area is surrounded by thermal triggers, and even if you miss the first thermals, there are several house thermals below. Observing the clouds and following the birds can help you find the best thermals. For more information, visit: [SkyNomad Sopot](http://skynomad.com/sopot/) [Shambhala Paragliding](http://www.shambhala-paragliding.com/flying-sites/) [Paraglide Bulgaria](http://www.paraglidebulgaria.com/en/sopot) Access to the site can be achieved by hiking, chairlift, or a 4x4 vehicle. Note that the chairlift requires a minimum number of pilots to operate. The main landing zone is located at the bottom of the chairlift, with a dedicated landing site. An alternative, larger landing site is situated west of the bottom station, oriented E/W. The main landing area can be turbulent with west winds, so it's advisable to use the alternative landing field in such conditions. Local pilots and organizations: [Sky Camp](http://www.sky-camp.com) [SkyNomad](http://www.skynomad.net) Accommodation options include free camping at the main landing spot (Manastirska Polyana) with available water, as well as hotels and guest houses in the town of Sopot (e.g., Detelina, Sky View). Other tourism options in the area include downhill tracks, XC cycling, hiking, and cultural visits such as the Ivan Vazov museum. For more information on competitions and events, visit: [Shambhala Paragliding Competitions](http://www.shambhala-paragliding.com/) For detailed weather updates, check: [SkyNomad Weather](http://www.skynomad.com) For more information about this launch, visit: [Fly Sopot](http://www.flysopot.info/) [Flight Log](http://no.flightlog.org/fl.html?l=2&a=22&country_id=33&start_id=1097) Watch videos of flights in Sopot: [YouTube Video 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gG-rDZ1oh2A) [YouTube Video 2](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4EzYjcjFvE) [YouTube Video 3](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLZ1oiUIlcg&feature=related) [YouTube Video 4](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxaOka_cw7w) [YouTube Video 5](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNP3HdddLTo&feature=related) [YouTube Video 6](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6O1RBHaMr0)