One option, zero hesitation needed. Massimo Pronesti runs a 30 min tandem paragliding flight from Bagnara Calabra, a coastal launch site with views over the Strait of Messina and the Sicilian coastline. At 110 €, the flight is open to all fitness levels. Book directly with the operator and confirm your slot at least a few days in advance, especially during the May,September peak season when thermal conditions are strongest.
Tandem paragliding in Bagnara Calabra, near Scilla
Season
May – September
Coordinates
38.2909°N, 15.8255°EEquipment
Wear closed-toe shoes with ankle support and dress in layers: temperatures drop noticeably at altitude even on warm days. The flight is 30 min and open to all fitness levels, so no specialist gear is required.
Getting there
The meeting point is in Bagnara Calabra, Province of Reggio Calabria (89011), roughly 40 km north of Reggio Calabria city center, accessible by car via the A2 motorway or by regional train to Bagnara Calabra station.
Updated on 3 March 2026