WHERE TO JUMP · PORTUGAL SKYDIVING
The Algarve drop zone runs high exits over a coastline that photographs better than almost anywhere in Europe, and Porto and Lisbon have the tunnels. These 8 are priced and compared on altitude.
At Alvor Airfield near Portimão, you’ll receive a short safety briefing, gear up with an expert tandem instructor, and make a 15,000-foot parachute jump. Expect up to a minute of freefall at about 135 mph, followed by a parachute descent and a souvenir certificate. Photos, video, and hotel transfers cost extra.
“Really fun, kind and pleasant staff. Made you feel welcome and safe. A little bit of hanging around but all went well.”
Meet Skydive Seven at Portimão Aerodrome for a tandem jump from 10,000 or 15,000 feet. Your instructor handles the equipment while you enjoy up to 70 seconds of free fall and broad views of Algarve towns and coast. English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Irish are spoken. Fred, John, André, and João are among the instructors praised for calm, friendly guidance.
“I had a super cool tandem master and a crazy skydive. It was really worth it!”
Meet the Skydive Algarve team at Portimão airfield for a tandem jump from 10,000 feet, or upgrade to 15,000 feet for about 60 seconds of freefall. You will fly over Alvor Bay, land at the airfield, and receive your edited photos and video by email and WhatsApp within an hour.
“amazing. no word can describe the feeling I had falling from 15000ft. I will do it over and over again! it's been a dream of mine to do and it was the most thrilling and exciting things I have experienced in a long time. I have scuba dived this year and now I've ticked another from my bucket list which will prob now become a new hobby over the next 5 years! Bill was very good with me and he didn't make me nervous one bit. he knew what he was at and I will be back to Algarve skydiving one day soon!”
At Skydive Seven in Alvor, you’ll make a tandem jump from 10,000 feet with an experienced instructor, including about 30 seconds of freefall and broad views of the Algarve coast. Plan on two to three hours at the airfield. Equipment, insurance, a certificate, and branded sunglasses are included. Photos and video cost extra.
“Skydiving with the guys from Skydive Seven is awesome! Just incredibly good! Absolutely recommend! Top squad, super likable!Auto-translated”
You’ll check in at Skydive Algarve’s airfield near Alvor, attend a safety briefing, then board a plane for a 10-minute view over the Algarve coast. At 10,000 feet, your instructor handles the jump and parachute while you enjoy about 30 seconds of freefall. No experience is needed.
“This was such a thrilling experience! The instructors were very friendly, very well trained in dealing with nerves, patient with the explaining and etc. my one take would’ve been they don’t do special occasions discounts and felt very pressured to pay more money for a higher jump but they were willing to compromise. I would recommend the experience regardless of that blip.”
Meet Skydive Seven at Alvor’s municipal airport for a short safety lesson, gear fitting, and a tandem parachute jump from 15,000 feet. You’ll reach about 135 mph in freefall for up to 60 seconds, then float toward a white-sand beach with views along the Portimão coast. The jump is suitable for first-timers aged 16 and older.
“Super expérience, un accompagnement qui vous met complètement en confiance, de la bonne humeur ... c'était parfait !”
At DreamFly Porto in Maia, you learn bodyflight in a vertical wind tunnel with a professional instructor beside you. The 1.5-hour session includes training, gear, two one-minute flights, an instructor demonstration, and a diploma. It suits adults and children over four, though the flying time feels short for some people.
“Thank you so much! We hope to see you soon! The DreamFly Porto Team 💙 🤙”
At DreamFly Lisbon, a professional instructor teaches you bodyflight in one of Europe’s largest outdoor recirculating wind tunnels. You receive gear, two one-minute flights, a flight show, and a diploma. The 1.5-hour session suits adults and children age four and up, with English, Portuguese, and Spanish instruction.
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