Tandem Paramotor & Paratrike Flights Near Athens: Low Over the Coast

A tandem paramotor or paratrike flight takes you low along the coast south and west of Athens, with a licensed pilot at the controls and an engine doing the climbing. You fly for 15 to 20 minutes over the sea and shoreline at Anavyssos in Attica or Lechaion near Corinth, at up to 800 feet. The price is €150 per person, with photos and video included.

What is a paramotor or paratrike flight?

Both are light, open-air aircraft that carry one pilot and one passenger under a paraglider-style wing, with a small motor for thrust. The difference is what you sit in:

• Tandem paramotor: a paraglider wing with a motor on the pilot’s back. You take off and land on foot, on the beach.
• Paratrike: a light, three-wheeled open-cockpit trike under the wing, with the motor behind the seats. You sit down for take-off and landing.

Unlike mountain paragliding, the engine means you do not need a slope or rising air. That lets us fly along flat coastline and keep the flight low, so you see beaches, boats and the colour of the water up close.

Where do the flights happen?

We fly from two coastal areas, chosen by the weather on the day:

• Anavyssos, Attica: on the south-east coast, on the way to Cape Sounio, with views over the Saronic Gulf.
• Lechaion, Corinth: on the Gulf of Corinth, west of Athens, with views along the shore and inland.

Both are about 45 minutes to an hour by car from central Athens. Two to three days before your flight we send the forecast and confirm the site and meeting point.

What happens on the day?

You meet the pilot at the agreed spot on the coast. The pilot shows you the aircraft, fits your helmet and harness and explains what to do at take-off and landing. On the paramotor you take a few steps along the sand as the wing lifts; on the paratrike you simply sit while it rolls forward and climbs.

Once airborne, you cruise along the coast with low passes over the water and climbs to around 800 feet for the wider view. The flight lasts 15 to 20 minutes, and the whole experience, including briefing and setup, takes one to two hours.

Is it right for me?

No flying experience is needed, and the flight is calm and steady in the mild conditions we fly in. The main limits are:

• Maximum passenger weight 100 kg.
• Minimum booking of 2 people.
• Children can fly only with the permission and presence of a legal guardian.

If you have a medical condition or a recent injury, tell us when you book so the pilot can advise.

Paramotor or mountain paragliding?

• Paramotor or paratrike: coastal, low over the sea, engine powered, 15 to 20 minutes, €150.
• Mountain paragliding: silent, from a mountain slope, views over valleys, 20 or 40 minutes, from €115.

Choose the paramotor if you want the sea under your feet and the feel of flying low along a beach. Choose paragliding if you want height and silence.

What should I wear?

It is breezier in the air than on the beach. Wear warm but light layers and closed shoes that will not slip off. Sunglasses help on bright days, and a hair tie is useful for long hair. Leave loose items such as hats on the ground.

What about the weather?

Paramotor flights only go ahead in mild weather with light wind, which is why every booking is a request. We watch the forecast and contact you two to three days before. If conditions are not safe on the day, the pilot will not fly, and you choose a new date or a full refund of your deposit.

When is the best time to fly?

Flights run daily on request whenever the weather is good. Early morning and late afternoon usually bring the calmest air and softer light over the sea, and summer evenings give the warmest colours for your photos. The pilot will suggest a time once the forecast is clear.

How to get there from central Athens

For Anavyssos, drive south along the coast road through Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza, or take the Attiki Odos and head towards Lavrio and Sounio. For Lechaion, take the Athens to Corinth motorway west past Megara and the Corinth Canal. Both drives take around 45 minutes to an hour. A car is the easiest option, as public transport does not reach the take-off points directly.

Good to know

• Photos and video of your flight are included.
• Pilots are licensed by the Greek civil aviation authority.
• Bookings need at least 2 people, who fly one after the other.
• Site, time and meeting point are confirmed two to three days ahead.