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ACE → SDR
Which side of the plane to sit from Lanzarote Airport (Arrecife) to Santander Airport (Santander)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic scenery, beginning with the volcanic islets of the Chinijo Archipelago and concluding with a breathtaking view of the Picos de Europa mountains during the descent.
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Chinijo Archipelago
Aerial view of La Graciosa, Montaña Clara, and Alegranza islets just north of Lanzarote.
Atlantic Crossing
Deep blue vistas of the Atlantic as you head north towards the Iberian Peninsula.
Costa de la Luz
The entry point to mainland Spain over the golden beaches and marshes of Huelva.
Sierra de Gredos
The rugged granite peaks and glacial lagoons of central Spain's highest mountain range.
Picos de Europa
The iconic limestone massifs that dominate the landscape as you approach the Cantabrian coast.
Book an 'A' seat for the best panoramic views. On morning flights, the sun is behind you, providing crisp light for photos of the Picos de Europa. Watch for the northern tip of Lanzarote immediately after takeoff from ACE.
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Timanfaya National Park
The martian-like lava fields and craters of southern Lanzarote visible during initial climb.
Doñana National Park
A vast expanse of wetlands and dunes near the mouth of the Guadalquivir River.
Seville Cityscape
The sprawling white and ochre layout of Andalusia's capital city in the distance.
Castilian Meseta
The geometric 'patchwork quilt' of the central Spanish high plateau's agricultural fields.
Santander Bay
The beautiful curve of the El Sardinero beaches and the Magdalena Peninsula on final approach.
Choose the right side for better views of the Spanish heartland and the city of Santander itself if the plane approaches from the sea. This side experiences more direct sunlight during afternoon flights, so keep the window shade handy.
Book Hotels in SantanderDistance: 1,831 km (1,138 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 26 min
Departure: ACE (28.945499, -13.6052)
Arrival: SDR (43.427101135253906, -3.82000994682312)
Route Type: Domestic
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