Parasailing over Puerto del Carmen: ten airborne minutes above black-sand beaches and volcanic horizons

PUERTO DEL CARMEN AIR ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE

Parasailing over Puerto del Carmen: ten airborne minutes above black-sand beaches and volcanic horizons

A concise field guide to Paracraft Lanzarote’s parasailing: what to expect from the 10-minute flight 80–100 meters above Puerto del Carmen and the practical details you need before you go.

Parasailing over Puerto del Carmen: ten airborne minutes above black-sand beaches and volcanic horizons.

Duration
10min
Location
Puerto del Carmen
Operator
Paracraft Lanzarote
Category
Air Activities
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Soar above the shoreline of Puerto del Carmen with Paracraft Lanzarote and take in the island’s volcanic silhouette from 80 to 100 metres. This accessible parasailing outing places passengers aloft for about 10 minutes of airborne view time, combining a straightforward launch routine with dramatic coastal scenery.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE VIEW

Aerial vantage: beaches and volcanoes

The core draw is the view: rising to 80–100 metres over Puerto del Carmen’s beaches provides a compact but unforgettable window onto the volcanic island backdrop and coastline.

THE FLIGHT

Short, intense flight time

Flights deliver roughly 10 minutes of airtime—brief but cinematic—making the experience easy to slot into a day of island activities.

THE ACCESS

Designed to be approachable

The activity is presented as accessible with no complicated training required, yet it remains an extreme sport and carries inherent risks that the operator addresses through safety procedures.

What the day feels like

What it feels like to fly

After meeting at the beachfront departure point you will be fitted and launched; for around 10 minutes you’ll hang aloft at 80–100 metres, drifting over the surf with views of beaches and the volcanic island. The whole outing is intended to be straightforward for riders—brief airborne time but memorable panoramic exposure.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits — and who should think twice.

1
Active families with older childrenA good option for families with kids aged 8 and up who want a brief, dramatic aerial experience; the operator sets a minimum age of 8 años.
2
Thrill-seekersIdeal for visitors who want a quick dose of adrenaline with minimal training—short, high-altitude flights deliver an intense perspective of the coast.
3
Photography-minded visitorsGreat for photographers wanting elevated coastal shots, though clients are responsible for the security of their own devices during the activity.
4
Cautious travelers or very young childrenNot ideal for very young children under the operator’s minimum or for participants uncomfortable with heights; the activity is described as an extreme sport and carries associated risks.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

For hygiene reasons it is mandatory to wear a T‑shirt under the life jacket supplied by the operator.

Meeting point

Assemble at Paseo Pila de la Barrilla, s/n, 35510 Puerto del Carmen, Las Palmas for check‑in and boarding.

Timing & duration

The airborne portion is approximately 10 minutes; participants should expect that they may be on board the vessel for up to an hour.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

¿Cuánto dura la actividad?

La actividad dura 10 minutos en el aire; tenga en cuenta que podría estar a bordo hasta una hora.

¿Puedo llevar mi móvil para tomar fotos?

Sí; los clientes son responsables de la seguridad de todos sus efectos personales durante la actividad.

¿Puedo comprar fotografías profesionales después del vuelo?

Se pueden comprar fotografías profesionales al equipo después de la actividad.

¿Necesito aprender técnicas específicas para volar?

No es necesario un aprendizaje complicado; la actividad está diseñada para ser accesible, aunque sigue siendo un deporte extremo con riesgos inherentes.

¿Cuál es la edad mínima para participar?

La actividad está disponible a partir de 8 años.