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Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the arid Mediterranean landscape to the lush, water-carved Atlantic estuaries (Rías) of the Galician coast during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.2
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Costa Blanca

Initial views of the Mediterranean coastline and the salt flats near Alicante during the climb.

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Meseta Central

The vast, golden expanse of the Spanish high plateau stretching toward the horizon.

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Sierra de Gredos

South-facing slopes of the Central System mountains, often snow-capped in winter months.

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Portuguese Frontier

Glimpses of the rugged, mountainous border regions between Spain and Northern Portugal.

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Rías Baixas

The spectacular sight of the Atlantic ocean meeting the land in deep, fjord-like estuaries during the final approach.

For afternoon flights, sit on the left to keep the sun behind the aircraft, ensuring the best lighting for photography of the Galician coast. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the Ría de Arousa and Ría de Pontevedra, which are clearly visible from this side.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Alicante City

A birds-eye view of Santa Bárbara Castle and the urban layout of Alicante immediately after takeoff.

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Madrid Skyline

On clear days, the 'Four Towers' business area of the Spanish capital may be visible in the distance.

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Ribera del Duero

The fertile valleys of one of Spain's most famous wine-producing regions.

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Ribeira Sacra

The deep, winding canyons carved by the Sil and Miño rivers as the plane enters Galician airspace.

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Galician Interior

A sea of deep green rolling hills and eucalyptus forests characteristic of the northwest.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight. Keep an eye out for the Sil Canyon (Cañón del Sil) as you cross from Castile and León into Galicia; its deep gorges are best viewed from this side when the flight path takes a northern trajectory.

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Route Information

Distance: 838 km (521 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min

Departure: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)

Arrival: SCQ (42.89630126953125, -8.415140151977539)

Route Type: Domestic

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