Paragliding · Mount Olympus

Paragliding · Mount Olympus

1 offer 140€ 5.0 (8 reviews) Verified March 2026
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The essentials

Olympic Wings runs one tandem paragliding flight over Mount Olympus, priced at 140 €, rated 5/5 across 8 verified reviews. The experience runs from 20 minutes up to 3 hours, and the physical level is open to everyone, no prior experience required. Book directly through Olympic Wings in Neos Panteleimonas and confirm your preferred flight duration at the time of reservation. Slots fill fast between May and September.

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Tandem paragliding flight over Mount Olympus

Tandem paragliding flight over Mount Olympus

5.0 (8 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the most intense moment of the flight?
The launch off the slopes of Mount Olympus is where the adrenaline peaks. You go from standing still to airborne in seconds, with the Pierian coast and the Aegean Sea opening up below you almost immediately.
Do you need to be afraid of heights to enjoy this?
A mild fear of heights rarely ruins a paragliding flight. Once you're in the air, there's no ledge to look down from. The sensation is more like floating than falling. That said, if heights genuinely terrify you, the 20-minute option lets you test your limits without overcommitting.
What's the difference between the 20-minute and the longer flight options?
The 20-minute flight covers the core rush: launch, thermals, and landing. The longer options, up to 3 hours, involve soaring on thermal currents at higher altitude, which means more sustained exposure to the view and the silence above the Olympus massif. More time in the air, more intensity by accumulation.
Is Mount Olympus a good paragliding site compared to other destinations?
Mount Olympus generates strong thermal activity in summer, which makes it a reliable site for extended flights. The combination of mountain ridgelines and proximity to the coast creates varied air conditions. The season runs from May through September, with July and August offering the most stable thermals.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wear closed-toe shoes and dress in layers. Even in summer, temperatures drop noticeably at altitude during longer flights, so a light windproof jacket is worth bringing for anything beyond the 20-minute option.

Getting there

The meeting point is the Olympic Wings Paragliding Center in Neos Panteleimonas, Pieria, roughly 70 km from Thessaloniki Airport, the nearest major hub.

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Updated on 3 March 2026