Mirador La Corona is the paragliding balcony of Los Realejos: a breathtaking view over the entire Valle de La Orotava from 750 m altitude, with terraced banana plantations below. Paragliders take off right next door, and even without flying, watching the wings glide silently towards Puerto de la Cruz is worth the trip.
Thermal wind is generally ideal between 11am and 2pm: this is the time slot when you'll see the most takeoffs. Local operators offer tandem flights (around 70-90€, about twenty minutes of flight), with landing on the Playa del Socorro side. Book the day before if you want to fly yourself. Even as a simple spectator, the ballet of paragliders taking off just a few meters away is worth the detour.
Located in Los Realejos, north of Tenerife. Free, open access. Car only, narrow road from Los Realejos Alto. The view extends over the entire Valle de La Orotava valley to the coast.