At the end of November 800 skydivers will travel to Dubai to compete in the FAI Parachuting and Skydiving Championships, one of the biggest event of its kind ever seen. In anticipation of the championships we decided to put together a list of the best skydiving spots in the world.
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Wollongong, Australia
You might be surprised to hear that Sydney is as stunning to look at from thousands of feet up as it is at street level. Admire beautiful Australian coastline as you fall from the plane, and you might even see whales and dolphins from your vantage point.
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Seville, Spain
You might have to bring an extra set of nerves with you here if you’re going to do the 15,000 ft jump over Seville. You’re over the southern part of Spain so you will have almost perfect weather is like baby bear’s porridge – not too hot, not too cold, but just right.
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Interlaken, Switzerland
The Alps are an awe inspiring mountain range, and while the region is best known for its snow sports it is becoming more and more popular for skydivers. How else can you get a better look at the fantastic landscape, and you won’t be stuck for more to do when you get your feet back on the ground.
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Fox Glacier, New Zealand
New Zealand has some of the most varied and stunning landscapes in the world. As you fall through the crisp air you’ll see lakes, rainforests, and the Franz Josef Glacier. Almost everybody who goes to New Zealand will partake in an adventure and wild sport while they are there, so why not start at the top and leap out of a plane?
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Mount Everest, Nepal
Definitely not for the feint of heart, or people with moths living in the wallet. This comes at a heft price, but how many opportunities will you have you skydive over the world’s tallest mountain? Imagining what it’s like to stand on the peak is one thing, but free-falling over it must be out of this world.
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Le Marche, Italy
Beautiful mountains, lush green pastures and incredible views of the Adriatic Sea are all in store for you when you head to this prime skydiving spot in Le Marche, Italy. Once the thrill ride is out of the way you can slow the pace with fantastic food, ancient culture, and world famous art. You can really do it all here.
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Sao Paulo, Brazil
Some of the most thrilling views are of coastlines, crashing waves, and shores disappearing into the horizon, swallowed by a pristine blue sky. Sao Paulo is one of the most popular spots for skydivers in the whole of Latin America.
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Hawaii, USA
Hiking and driving through the landscapes of this pacific island will leave you with truly unforgettable memories, but the ultimate memories that will get a chapter in your memoirs are those from the sky above. You’ll never get better views of Pearl Harbour and the enormous waves off the North Shore.
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Tympaki, Crete
Combine North African climate with warm, blue Mediterranean waters and you have the perfect holiday destination for adventure junkies. Take a skydive and you won’t regret the views of the magical and rugged peaks and valleys of Crete.
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Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
If you’re looking for scenic skydiving Plettenberg Bay is one of the best places in the world. The beautiful town is located in the Western Cape Province with golden sandy beaches, deep turquoise lagoons, pristine forests untouched by human hands and sea mammals in their mating habitat. It’s nature at its most beautiful.
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