About this tour
When Noah from our BugBitten team tried parasailing off Adeje on Tenerife's south coast, he got lifted 100 metres above the water for a proper rush of height and space. You're towed behind a boat, harness-clipped to a parachute, rising over the shoreline for roughly an hour start to finish. It's popular with couples, mates, and families after that mix of adrenaline and float-time. The outfit's been running the gig for over 15 years and runs tight safety checks — worth noting if you're after a gear-heavy thrill rather than a casual paddle-about.
Highlights
- Lifted 100 metres up with sea sprawling beneath you
- Genuinely quiet moment once the engine noise fades
- Towed smoothly behind the boat — no wrestling with anything
- Views of the Adeje coastline shift as you climb and drift
- Life jacket fitted and checked; safety kit is non-negotiable
- Runs year-round; public transport gets you to the beach
- Suits mixed-fitness groups — no strength test required
What to expect
You'll rock up to the beach near Adeje and get kitted into a life jacket and harness. The crew walks you to the boat, clips you in properly, and you motor out past the breakers. Once they've got enough rope out, the parachute catches air and you're airborne pretty quickly — takes maybe 10–15 minutes to reach full height. Up there, the roar of the engine cuts away and you get this strange quiet; the coast rolls out below in detail you don't see from the sand. The ride's stable, not jerky. After your float, they bring you back down smoothly, sometimes with a gentle dip to the water if you want it (optional adrenaline bonus). The whole thing's about an hour, door to departure.
Pacing is relaxed once you're up — no sudden moves or wild tricks. Noah found it genuinely calming despite the height, and the views of the cliffs and beach sprawl are proper good. Weather and sea state will shape your day (choppy conditions mean slower climbs), but they've been doing this long enough to read the conditions.
What travellers say
- Proper safety record and experienced crew — 15 years running
- No fitness or strength hurdle — truly open to all ages
- Surprisingly serene once airborne; views are genuinely striking
- Life jacket and harness included; gear is quality checked
- Public transport accessible; flexible scheduling around conditions
- Not for pregnant travellers or those with balance issues
- No transport shuttle or meal included — add to the bill
- Full sun exposure at height; no shade or shelter aloft
- Wind and sea state can cause delays during peak season
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This scratches the itch if you want a proper adrenaline hit without needing a gym body or special skills — it suits everyone from families to solo travellers chasing something different. The outfit's solid on safety and won't rush you. Coast views are genuinely worth the fare.
You're hitched to a boat in open water, so if you're pregnant or have heart or balance issues, steer clear. The beach car park and public transport nearby are handy, but you'll need to budget for getting there — no shuttle included. Bring suncream: you're baking in full sun at 100 metres with no shade. It's not cheap, and snacks aren't included, so eat before or pack your own. Early-morning slots fill up in summer. Wind and sea state can delay or shuffle your slot.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.