Skydive Spain

What Skydive Spain does

Skydive Spain is a private skydiving dropzone and training school located at Aerodromo La Juliana near Bollullos de la Mitación, approximately 20 minutes from Sevilla, Spain. Founded in 2005 and operating under the Swallow Group alongside Skydive Algarve (Portugal) and Skydive Hibaldstow (UK), the company runs 365 days per year in Andalucíia's 300+ sunny days, providing tandem skydiving experiences from 10,000ft or 13,000ft (the highest operational altitude in Europe at 4,000m), Accelerated Freefall (AFF) certification courses, licensed-skydiver fun jumps, rigging services, equipment rental, and event programming. The company self-reports 30+ years of combined industry experience and a 4.9/5 average rating across 4,791 verified reviews on Tripadvisor, Google, and Facebook.

The underlying technology stack centres on a turbine fleet comprising Dornier G92 and Cessna C208B Supervan aircraft that climb to 13,000ft in approximately 12 minutes, premium parachute equipment including United Parachute Technologies Vectors with Skyhooks, Performance Designs canopies, and Vigil 2 AADs, and the proprietary Burble/BurbleMe booking and jump-credit platform. Customer-facing AI is limited to AI-edited video and photo packages delivered within roughly an hour of landing via email and WhatsApp. Operational certifications span British Skydiving, USPA, FAA rigging, and US Department of Defense adventurous training.

Revenue is generated across seven streams: one-time tandem jump fees (€245–€498 with video attach), AFF course packages (€684.50 intro to €3,456 Expert), per-jump fees for licensed skydivers (€38.50 single or €375 for a block of 10), coaching (€119 per coached jump, €1,170 for a 10-pack), gift vouchers (€50–€498), rigging and equipment rental services, and AFF residential packages bundling accommodation and transfers (€429–€808 add-on). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the Burblesoft online booking system and walk-ins, supplemented by group and military direct sales, plus travel-partner referrals (Discover Cars, Welcome Pickups, Booking.com, Expedia.com). The customer base spans first-time tandem jumpers, international AFF students (primarily UK, German, and European), recurring licensed skydivers, military expeditions, university groups, and milestone-celebration bookers, served through a 11–50 employee organisation.

Name

Skydive Spain

Legal name

Skydive Spain

Website

https://skydivespain.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skydive Spain operates Spain's #1-rated skydiving dropzone near Sevilla, offering tandem jumps to 13,000ft, AFF certification courses, and licensed-skydiver fun jumps year-round using a turbine aircraft fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skydiving Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Skydiving Centers & Drop Zones (Tandem, AFF Training) (THAAAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skydiving Experiences (Tandem, AFF, Scenic Jumps) (THAAAMAA), Paragliding, Skydiving & Airborne Adventure Sports (THAJABAJ)

Keywords

• Tandem skydiving
• Skydiving school
• Accelerated freefall
• Skydiving training
• Adventure tourism

Headquarters

HQ city

Bollullos De La Mitación

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tandem Skydiving: One-time tandem jump experiences from either 10,000ft or 13,000ft, with optional video/photo add-ons. This is the primary revenue driver for first-time customers. Prices range from €245 (10k ft) to €498 (13k ft with Gold video package).
2. AFF Skydiving Courses: Accelerated Freefall (AFF) certification courses ranging from the AFF 1.0 intro (€684.50) to the full Expert Package (€3,456). The Gold Package at €2,049 includes 7 days of ground training, AFF tandem, and Levels 1-7. Course completion leads to internationally recognised BS or USPA A-Licence.
3. Licensed Skydiver Jumps: Per-jump fees for licensed skydivers: €38.50 per single jump or €375 for a block of 10 jumps. Additional revenue from coaching (€119 per coached jump, €1,170 for 10-jump package), equipment rental, and packing lessons.
4. Gift Vouchers: Pre-paid gift vouchers sold for tandem jumps and AFF courses, valid for 12 months. Available in set packages (€74–€498) or monetary values (€50, €100) that can be redeemed against any activity.
5. Video & Photo Packages: Add-on packages for tandem and AFF jumps: Handycam video at €94 and Gold Package (external camera flyer + handycam) at €213, providing high-margin upsell revenue on top of base jump prices.
6. Rigging Services & Equipment Rental: On-site rigging loft offering reserve repacks, repairs, and equipment maintenance. Rig hire at €30/jump, tandem rig hire at €75/jump, helmet hire at €20/jump, altimeter rental (digital €30, analogue €15), suit hire at €10.
7. AFF Residential Packages: Add-on residential packages bundled with accommodation, airport transfers, daily shuttles, and social activities. 7-night residential adds €429 to AFF Gold; 14-night residential adds €808 to AFF Expert.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Skydive Spain operates a skydiving dropzone near Sevilla offering tandem skydiving experiences from 10,000ft and 13,000ft for first-time jumpers, Accelerated Freefall (AFF) certification courses leading to BS or USPA A-licences for aspiring skydivers, and licensed-jumper fun jumps, coaching, and rigging services. The dropzone supplements core skydiving with bundled offerings including residential accommodation packages, video/photo packages enhanced by AI editing, gift vouchers, and major events such as the Xmas Boogie and European Skydiving Symposium.

Product overview

Skydive Spain operates as a skydiving dropzone and training school offering a portfolio of experiences and programs. The core offerings include tandem skydiving experiences (first-timers attached to instructors) and the AFF (Accelerated Freefall) course program for becoming licensed skydivers. Supporting these are video/photo capture packages enhanced with AI editing, residential course packages with accommodation, rigging services, and coaching for various disciplines (freefly, formation skydiving, canopy piloting). The company also runs specialized programs for military expeditions and university groups, hosts major events including the annual Xmas Boogie and European Skydiving Symposium, and provides instructor rating courses through the Instructors Academy. Equipment rental and aircraft fleet access are available as add-on services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tandem Skydiving First-time skydiving experience where customers jump attached to an expert instructor. Offers jumps from 10,000ft (3,100m) or 13,000ft (4,000m) with freefall speeds up to 120mph. Priced from €245 (10k ft) to €285 (13k ft) base, with discounts for students, military, groups, and birthdays.
• AFF (Accelerated Freefall) Course Training program to become a licensed skydiver, including ground school, tandem jumps, and solo jumps from 13,000ft with instructor assistance. Packages range from AFF 1.0 (€684.50) to AFF Gold Package (€2,049, 3-7 days) to AFF Expert Package (€3,456, 10-14 days with USPA A-Licence).
• Licensed Skydiver Jumps Jump credits and fun jumps for experienced licensed skydivers, including single jumps (€38.50) and blocks of 10 jumps (€375), with access to dropzone facilities, manifest systems, and events.
• AFF Residential Course All-inclusive skydiving holiday package combining AFF training with 7 or 14 nights shared accommodation, Sevilla airport transfers, daily shuttles to dropzone, and organized social activities. 7-night add-on priced at €429 on top of AFF Gold; 14-night add-on priced at €808 on top of AFF Expert.
• Video & Photo Packages AI-powered edited video and photo packages capturing skydiving experiences. Includes Handycam (€94, instructor wrist-mounted footage) and Gold Package (€213, panoramic external camera plus handycam with ~50 photos and multiple video edits), delivered within an hour of landing.
• Gift Vouchers Pre-paid skydiving experience gift certificates available as monetary values (€50, €100) or specific packages (€74-€498), valid for 12 months and redeemable against any activity.
• Rigging Services On-site full-time rigging workshop offering reserve repacks, equipment repairs, maintenance, and manufacturing of accessories such as weight belts and malfunction training harnesses. Riggers are BS and FAA certified.
• Skydiving Coaching Professional coaching for formation skydiving, freefly, wingsuit flying, and canopy piloting. Includes Flight-1 canopy courses (101, 102, 301 series delivered by Armando Fattoruso) and discipline-specific coaching packages priced at €119 per single jump or €1,170 for a 10-jump package.
• Military Expeditions Certified US Department of Defense training facility (only European dropzone certified by US DoD) offering AFF programmes and adventurous training for military groups, with capacity for large groups and extra instructors.
• University Groups Specialised packages for university student groups including discounted pricing, negotiated rates for groups, and AFF continuation student support with documentation requirements for cross-university certification recognition.
• Instructor Rating Courses USPA-based instructional rating courses delivered in partnership with the Instructors Academy, including IAD/Static-Line Instructor, Coach, AFF Instructor, and Tandem Instructor certifications for licensed skydivers seeking career development.
• Xmas Boogie Annual Christmas skydiving event featuring multiple aircraft operations, load organisers, raffles, organized dinners, and New Year's Eve celebrations. One of Europe's largest skydiving boogies (~300 skydivers, 5 aircraft, 1000s of jumps).
• European Skydiving Symposium Biennial industry gathering co-organised by Skydive Spain, combining safety conferences with an Expo. Features breakout sessions for tandem/AFF instructors, riggers, and content creators, plus keynote speakers and networking (2026 edition held in Seville; 2028 edition in planning).
• Birthday Celebration Package Birthday discount of €30 on tandem skydives from 13,000ft with video package included, valid 3 days before or after the customer's birthday. Positioned as a celebration occasion offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5 average rating across Facebook, Google, and Tripadvisor from 4,791 verified reviews
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wingglider LimitedcoreOthersWingglider Limited provides all super-fast turbine aircraft (Dornier G92 and Cessna C208B Supervan) to Skydive Spain and the broader Swallow Group dropzone network. The aircraft are permanently based at the airfield and are a critical operational dependency for the skydiving business.
• Discover CarsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRecommended car rental partner for skydiving holidaymakers visiting Skydive Spain. The partnership is featured on the Plan Your Trip page, directing tourists to Discover Cars with an affiliate-style link. Helps skydivers arrange ground transportation for their trip.
• Welcome PickupsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline taxi booking platform offering airport transfers to/from Skydive Spain's dropzone. Customers receive English-speaking drivers. The partnership is promoted on the Plan Your Trip page. Skydivers can book airport pickups from Seville's airport or hotels.
• Booking.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured accommodation partner listed on the Plan Your Trip page, offering hotels, apartments, and chalets near the dropzone for skydiving tourists.
• Expedia.comminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured accommodation partner on the Plan Your Trip page, directing skydiving tourists to Expedia's inventory of hotels and lodging near the dropzone.
• Flight-1coreTechnology or IntegrationFlight-1 is a globally recognised canopy piloting training provider whose structured curriculum (100-600 Series) is delivered at Skydive Spain. Armando Fattoruso delivers Flight-1 301 courses on-site. The partnership positions Skydive Spain as a destination for advanced canopy piloting training.
• Instructors AcademycoreTechnology or IntegrationSkydive Spain works in collaboration with the Instructors Academy for instructor rating courses (IAD/Static-Line Instructor, Coach, AFF Instructor, Tandem Instructor). USPA-rated courses are delivered at Skydive Spain, supporting career development for licensed skydivers.
• FEADA (Federación Andaluza de Deportes Aéreos)coreOthersThe Spanish Aeronautical Federation. Skydive Spain is associated with FEADA, which regulates reserve parachute packing cycles (1 year as per FEADA standards). FEADA membership provides Third Party Liability insurance for skydivers, available as a mandatory add-on for AFF courses (€106-€230 depending on coverage period).
• Xmas Boogie Sponsors (Vigil, Lodie, Skydive Shop, Avalon, Cypres, Wing Store)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Xmas Boogie event sponsors include Vigil (AAD manufacturer), Lodie, Skydive Shop, Avalon, Cypres, and Wing Store. These brands sponsor the event in exchange for brand visibility among hundreds of skydivers and contribute prizes for raffle giveaways.
• European Skydiving Symposium (ESS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkydive Spain co-organises the European Skydiving Symposium (ESS), a premier gathering for the international parachute community combining a safety conference with an industry Expo. The 2026 edition was held in Seville, and Skydive Spain is already working on the 2028 edition.
• Swallow GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkydive Spain is owned and operated by the Swallow Group, a skydiving family business with roots in the UK since the 1970s. The group also operates Skydive Algarve (Portugal) and Skydive Hibaldstow (UK). Aircraft and equipment are shared across the group, providing operational scale and redundancy.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Paragon Skydive: Network connecting customers with skydiving centers globally, acting as a marketing and booking aggregator. Comparable as an ecosystem participant that influences how skydiving demand is routed between competing dropzones.

Broad incumbents

• Skydive Perris: One of the largest and most established skydiving centers in the United States, offering tandem, AFF, and advanced coaching across a much larger scale. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the global skydiving market but with much greater operational scale.
• Chicagoland Skydiving Center: Large US dropzone offering tandem, AFF, and licensed jumper services. Comparable as an established general-market dropzone, though operating in a different climate and competitive context.

Direct peers

• GoSkydive: UK-based skydiving operator offering tandem jumps and AFF courses. Comparable as a competing European AFF training destination that also targets UK outbound students seeking better weather training.
• Skydive Hibaldstow: Third Swallow Group dropzone located in the UK. Operates the same business model in a northern European climate, providing a useful comparison point on weather-dependent seasonality versus Skydive Spain's year-round operability.
• Skydive Dubai: Premium international skydiving destination offering tandem experiences over the Palm. Comparable as a high-volume, premium-positioned, tourism-driven dropzone targeting international visitors in a sun destination.
• Skydive Empuriabrava: Major Spanish skydiving center on the Costa Brava with a long-established reputation for tandem and AFF training. Direct competitor for inbound skydiving tourism in Spain and a meaningful alternative destination for European jumpers.
• Skydive Algarve: Sister dropzone in Portugal, also part of the Swallow Group. Operates the same tandem/AFF/training model with shared aircraft and instructor pools, making it the most directly comparable peer to Skydive Spain.

Regional players

• Skydive Interlaken: Swiss skydiving operation offering tandem jumps over the Alps. Comparable as a European tandem-skydiving destination but with a distinct alpine scenery positioning rather than Skydive Spain's coastal/Andalusian positioning.

Emerging players

• iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Global indoor skydiving franchise providing a weather-independent, lower-risk alternative to traditional tandem skydiving. Comparable as an emerging competitor in the introductory skydiving experience market, particularly for first-time customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SkydiveSpainVideos
• Facebookfacebook.com/skydivespain
• Instagraminstagram.com/skydive_spain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skydive-spain

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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