About this tour
When Tom from our BugBitten team tried parascending off Playa Chica, it was a quick adrenaline hit — ten minutes dangling above Puerto del Carmen's coastline with a parachute towing behind a boat. The beach is busy with tourists and day-trippers, so expect a social vibe. It's a straightforward, safe activity pitched at people after a bit of height without the commitment of a full jump. The whole thing moves fast: you're harnessed, clipped in, and airborne before you've really thought about it.
Highlights
- Ten-minute flight gives proper aerial views of the Puerto del Carmen shoreline
- Lifejacket included, boat-tethered parascute design feels controlled
- No prior experience or fitness level needed to participate
- Quick turnaround means you're back on the beach within the hour
- Playa Chica beach setting is scenic and relatively accessible via public transport
- Safe, regulated activity without the intensity of skydiving
What to expect
You'll rock up to Playa Chica, a working beach with plenty of foot traffic and holiday noise. The crew gets you into a lifejacket, harness you up to the parachute system, and walk you into the shallow water where the boat's tethered. Once you're clipped in, the boat accelerates and you're lifted smoothly into the air — it's less stomach-dropping than you'd think, more serene float than white-knuckle rush.
The ten minutes goes quickly. You're high enough to see the coastline properly, the water below, the town spilling down to the beach. Then it's a controlled descent back to the shallows and you're wading out again. Tom found the whole thing felt genuinely safe — the boat crew knew their routine, the equipment was solid, and there's no dangling-without-a-net moment. It's adrenaline-light compared to skydiving, but that's actually the appeal if you want a taste of altitude without the commitment.
What travellers say
- Controlled, safe setup — boat-tethered system feels reassuring
- No fitness or experience requirements — genuinely accessible
- Lifejacket included, practical safety gear sorted
- Quick activity slots neatly into a beach day
- Good views of the coast from a height you don't usually get
- Ten minutes is genuinely brief — over before it sinks in
- Crowded beach setting means no solitude or peace
- Not suitable for spinal, cardiovascular, or pregnancy-related conditions
- Sunscreen and sunglasses not provided — budget for extras
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Dead easy activity if you've never done anything like this before. No training, no waiting for a sunny day to launch — you're in and out. The lifejacket inclusion is smart given you're over water. Public transport links nearby mean you don't need a car to get there. Suits anyone chasing a quick thrill without major physical demand.
Ten minutes is genuinely short — you're barely at altitude before you're coming back down. The beach itself is rammed with tourists, so don't expect a quiet morning. You'll need to bring sunscreen and sunglasses yourself (they're not provided). Spinal injuries, pregnancy, or serious cardiovascular issues rule you out — worth checking with your GP if you're borderline. No booze on the day. You're getting wet, so pack a change of clothes. Weather can kill the activity with no notice. Group size varies; peak season (summer) gets busy.
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.