SKYDIVING · PORTUGAL
The Algarve sells fifteen thousand feet over the Atlantic for less than most places charge for twelve, and the season runs long. These 8 compare the coastal exits at Portimao with the indoor tunnels in Lisbon and Porto.
At Alvor Airfield near Portimão, you’ll make a tandem parachute jump from 15,000 feet with an experienced instructor. Expect about 15 minutes of training, up to a minute of freefall at roughly 135 mph, a certificate, and optional paid photos or video.
“Really fun, kind and pleasant staff. Made you feel welcome and safe. A little bit of hanging around but all went well.”
You will make a tandem skydive with Skydive Seven Algarve from 10,000 or 15,000 feet, enjoying up to 70 seconds of free fall above the Algarve coast. Instructors such as Fred, John, André, and João are praised for calm guidance, humor, and smooth landings. Photos and video cost extra.
“Absolutely amazing!! The guys there are so nice and so professional and great craic! Would definitely recommend anyone to do it!”
At Skydive Algarve, you’ll learn the basics, ride 15 minutes above Alvor Bay, and freefall from 10,000 or 15,000 feet with a certified tandem instructor. The 15,000-foot option gives about 60 seconds of freefall, and edited video and photos can reach you within an hour.
“amazing. no word can describe the feeling I had falling from 15000ft. I will do it over and over again! it's been a dream of mine to do and it was the most thrilling and exciting things I have experienced in a long time. I have scuba dived this year and now I've ticked another from my bucket list which will prob now become a new hobby over the next 5 years! Bill was very good with me and he didn't make me nervous one bit. he knew what he was at and I will be back to Algarve skydiving one day soon!”
Meet Skydive Seven at Alvor airfield for a tandem jump from 10,000 feet. Your instructor handles the equipment and jump while you take in the Algarve coast during a 30-second freefall. Allow two to three hours, and bring photo ID.
“Skydiving with the guys from Skydive Seven is awesome! Just incredibly good! Absolutely recommend! Top squad, super likable!Auto-translated”
Meet your instructor at Skydive Algarve near Alvor, learn the basics, then take a 10-minute scenic flight above the Algarve coast. From 10,000 feet, you’ll freefall for about 30 seconds at up to 200 km/h before your instructor guides the parachute to a gentle return at the airfield.
“This was THE highlight of our vacation. What a great team at Skydive Algarve! Everyone from the Front desk to the skydive tandem partners were amazing - knowledgeable, professional and friendly. This was an experience of a lifetime and we are so glad we got to do this with Skydive Algarve!”
Meet your instructor at Portimão Municipal Airport in Alvor, complete about 15 minutes of safety training, then board for a 15,000-foot tandem jump. You will freefall at roughly 135 mph before opening the parachute and landing near a white-sand beach. Gear and insurance are included; photos cost extra.
“It was amazing friendly staff amazing instructors perfect experience I would do it again This team is amazing love them all .”
At DreamFly Porto, you learn bodyflight in a large vertical wind tunnel under the care of a professional instructor. Your 1.5-hour visit includes training, gear, two one-minute flights, an instructor demonstration, and a diploma. It suits adults, children over four, families, and first-timers.
“Thank you so much! We hope to see you soon! The DreamFly Porto Team 💙 🤙”
At DreamFly Lisbon, you learn bodyflight in one of Europe’s largest outdoor recirculating wind tunnels. Arrive one hour early for training, gear, and a safety briefing, then enjoy two one-minute flights with an instructor beside you. The session ends with a flight show and diploma.
Pick a country, a coastline or a wind tunnel.
