Drama, Greece
Drama is situated in North Eastern mainland Greece, in the Macedonia region, close to the border of Bulgaria and approximately 115km NE of Thessaloniki. The town has a population of around 40,000 and has all the local amenities you might need - shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars etc

Flying
The terrain provides a nice mix of flatland flying with some sizable hills, and Mount Falakro providing a back-drop to the area at 2,232 metres. 

The main take off we use for XC flying is 'Pyrgi', a 45 minute drive from Drama and situated above the village of Petroussa. Altitude at take off is 1,187 metres and faces South. Usually the anabatic flow during the day draws the wind onto the face of the hill and there is a light breeze to take off in.

There are good XC routes and potential to the East (Paranesti), West (Mount Belles) and South (Paggaio Mountain), with only Thessaloniki CTR 70km to the SW to avoid. Flying to the beaches south of Kavala to the East is also possible from Paggaio. Circuit flights around the valley of 80-90km+ can regularly be achieved.

Later on in the afternoon and evening, the sea breeze from the East/South East usually comes in, and there are 2 take-offs above the town of Drama we use for evening soaring flights. It is usually still thermic as well and it is therefore relatively easy to get high enough to fly the 15km west back to Prosotsani (or further round the valley) from these take-offs (Korylovos East or S.E).

There is also a North Easterly facing take-off at the town of Skopia, a WSW-SW take-off at Kefalaria, a South facing take-off at Chionochori, near Serres, and a South and North facing take-off on the mountain of Paggaio.

To see example flights made from Pyrgi take-off, click here:
Pyrgi Flights

To see example flights made in the area, click here:
All flights

Weather
North Eastern Greece generally has relatively dry, hot summers, with a prevailing Northerly wind bringing dry air from the land mass above. Cloudbase is typically 1,500-2500m during the summer. The terrain provides plenty of good thermal triggers, and climbs of 3-5m/s are typical.

The best months of the year for XC flying are from May - September.

Accommodation
Accommodation is included in the cost of the holiday and is typically a Hotel or B&B in or around Drama, based on 2 sharing a room.

We have several options and for group bookings we can arrange accommodation based on the preferences of the group.

Accommodation details will be confirmed before arrival.

Private Rooms
If you would like to book a private room then please just ask whilst booking. This is subject to availability and surcharge.

Getting Here

The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki (SKG) - and it is a 2 hour drive to Drama.
Our weeks for 2024 run from Monday-Monday and transfers from Thessaloniki Airport on a Monday are included (arriving at the airport before 14:00).

If you wish to arrive on a day other than Monday, or late Monday afternoon, then it is possible to take public transport to get to Drama - with shuttle buses running from the airport to Thessaloniki, and a bus from there that runs to Drama quite frequently. We can assist you with timetables and pickup from Drama if necessary.

Drama is approximately 4hrs 30 drive from both Krushevo in North Macedonia and Sopot in Bulgaria. 

Check/compare flight prices and times on www.skyscanner.net or www.google.com/flights 

What's included
Transfers to and from Thessaloniki Airport on a Monday
Hotel or B&B Accommodation with breakfast
Transport to launch and XC Retrieves
Transport on non-flyable days

Suitability
All pilots need to be suitably qualified to fly on their own in whichever country they are coming from. For the UK this would mean CP rated, with some thermalling experience.
We strongly advise guests to take a comprehensive Holiday Insurance Policy that includes cover for Paragliding.

Pilots also need:
VHF Radio
Smartphone with mobile data
Livetrack24 account
An app capable of tracking to LT24, for a complete list for Android/iOS/Windows see:
https://www.livetrack24.com/apps/index

Cost
The cost for a week is €625

OFFERS:
*** Book 2 consecutive weeks and get €50 off your second week! ***
*** Previous guests receive €50 off per booking ***

All discounts are automatically applied and taken off your final bill, payable on arrival.

How to Book
A deposit of €50 per week booked is required, and the remainder due on arrival, either in Euros cash or by IBAN transfer.

Please contact us with the week(s) you would like to come, and we will provide instructions on how to pay the deposit.

Refund Policy
Deposits are non-refundable. However - please contact us if, for some reason you cannot make a week - and we may be able to transfer your deposit to use on a different week (subject to availability). Or you may transfer your deposit for the same week to a friend or someone else -  please just make contact to request any changes.

Non-Flyable Activities
Should the weather be unfavourable for flying then the following are things we can do nearby:

Beach day - just over an hour away, there are some beautiful beaches to the south of Kavala

White-water rafting, zip-lining and a climbing wall in Paranesti

Outdoor Swimming pool in Prosotsani

Wine tasting and Vineyard tours - there are several vineyards in the Drama valley, some with award winning wines to try.

Mud Baths at Krinides

The Archaeological site & ancient town of Filippi

Underground River Caves at Aggitis and Alistrati Caves

Swimming in the river at the St Barbara Waterfall

Go-Karting in Drama/Kalifytos

Natural hot springs at Loutra Eleftheron

Walking/Hiking

Natural spring and park in Drama

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About Me - Owen Thompson

I started flying around 10 years ago, and setup Skygods Paragliding in the summer of 2019.

I had travelled round Europe the summer before specifically to find somewhere to live and provide XC trips for like-minded pilots. Drama ticked all the boxes for me - great weather, good potential XC flying for all abilities, and an enjoyable place to live.

I'm passionate about providing other pilots with exactly what I wanted from XC holidays - comfortable accommodation, stress-free transport & retrieves, and above all - lots of flying!

Mobirise

FLY WITH THE GODS!

E: [email protected]
T: +44 7754105 303

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