Indeed, Skydive Granada specialises in making dreams come true while keeping feet firmly on the ground. Skydiving is a sport where every millimetre matters, with preparations beginning long before the aerodrome springs to life. While we won't bore you with the endless paperwork required for official permits (proving your life's in safe hands), we will confirm their activities are approved by the State Aviation Safety Agency and recognised by the European Aviation Safety Agency - no small feat.
The Big Day: Your Leap into the Void
Whether you booked the jump yourself or opened that birthday surprise envelope, your epic adventure date approaches with equal parts excitement and nerves. You might beg fate for extra hours to mentally prepare, but fortunately, delays are rare here.
Your rendezvous point is Juan Espadafor Aerodrome in Ventas de Huelma - just 30 minutes from Granada by road. This location guarantees sunshine and birdsong (if any pass by) nearly year-round, with temperatures exceeding 20°C even in winter. It's a perfect holiday spot for European jumpers tired of weather cancellations.
Though morning jitters will have your neurons firing, dress practically. While this milestone deserves black-tie attire, sportswear that stays snug is wiser. Mind your trainers - losing one mid-flight would be... problematic.
The beauty of tandem skydiving? You're never alone (locker rooms excluded). Upon arrival, you'll meet your instructor - your partner in creating lifelong bonds through shared adrenaline. Pre-flight instructions are straightforward, helping you acclimatise to the hangar's electric atmosphere. Look around - you're among fellow "madmen" defying gravity. Share your thoughts; it eases pre-jump tension.
When engines roar to life, reality hits hard. Any inner voice whispering "turn back" will drown in the noise. During the 3,000-metre ascent, you'll "bond" with your instructor via tandem harnesses. Jokes aside, their professionalism will envelop you like a safety blanket.
Time warps strangely mid-ascent. Some feel eternity as hearts pound; others crave more mental preparation. You'll only know which camp you're in when the door slides open, revealing the void. The views are breathtaking, though you likely won't notice... yet.
Let your instructor guide you into position. Just tilt your head against their shoulder to avoid face-slapping them during exit. That's it - you're suddenly plunging at 200 km/h as if atmosphere itself hit turbo. You'll wish to see your facial contortions (review the video later if you've booked one). For Hollywood-style footage, add an external cameraman - a pro who'll freefall alongside capturing every second.
You'll experience 35 seconds of freefall - 1.5 kilometres of pure adrenaline - before the chute deploys. Then begins the serene descent, letting your pulse settle during a 7-minute glide to the landing zone. Now you can properly absorb those panoramic views that'll etch themselves into your memory.
It's worth considering... but if this feels too daring, remember: few gifts rival a skydive voucher for that special thrill-seeker. Why not discover this Christmas?
