Parapendio da El Arenal: vista mozzafiato sulla baia di Palma

A unique experience, it seems a short time flying but enjoys what is necessary. The staff was very friendly.

I waited for an hour on the boat alone. Staff spoke little English which is OK considering I’m a visitor to Spain, however somewhat challenging when trying to communicate. The trip progressed eventually. We took off and the parachute which consumed a lot of the initial preparation time didn’t work, so we headed back to port. Upon docking the driver couldn’t dock the boat. This is OK, but then he was pretty angry. Tried to assist given that I’m fully qualified in off shore motor boating but due to the language barrier I wasn’t understood. Eventually the owner approached and realised the situation as I was sitting awaiting then to alter the parachute. He then offered a speed boat experience. Although I’ve rated the parasailing a disaster, the speed alternative was not. Brilliant experience, great fun, and a must do. Visited a lot of different places and the speed plus the choppy seas, made it more like a rollercoaster ride then anything. A must do. Regarding the parachute. I think the benefit of the doubt needs to be given to the company. It seems they only recently renewed the boat and equipment so it’s most likely a one off. They were safety conscious and that’s all that matters in the end!