BSL → LPA

Jura Mountains

Immediate views of the limestone ridges and dense forests of the Jura range right after takeoff from BSL.

Bay of Biscay

The dramatic transition from the French mainland to the vast Atlantic Ocean near the city of Biarritz.

Extremadura Plains

The arid, golden landscapes of western Spain, dotted with ancient dehesa oak forests and reservoirs.

Mount Teide

The most spectacular highlight: Spain's highest peak on Tenerife often rises above the clouds to the west during descent.

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

A bird's-eye view of the island's capital and the 'Canteras' beach as the plane lines up for the runway.

The Swiss Alps

Distant but majestic views of the Bernese Oberland peaks to the southeast shortly after departure from Basel.

Central Pyrenees

A direct view over the highest peaks of the range, including Aneto, as the flight crosses from France into Spain.

Madrid Metropolitan Area

Clear views of the sprawling Spanish capital and the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains if on a central corridor.

Gibraltar & Morocco

Potential sightings of the Pillars of Hercules and the rugged Rif mountains of North Africa in the distance.

Fuerteventura & Lanzarote

During the final descent, these eastern islands often appear as volcanic silhouettes against the deep blue Atlantic.