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Algarve Coastline

Immediate views of the Ria Formosa lagoons and the golden cliffs of the western Algarve shortly after takeoff from Faro.

Lisbon Distant View

On clear days, look northwest to spot the Tagus River estuary and the sprawling layout of Portugal's capital city.

Bay of Biscay

Crossing the deep blue expanse between Spain and France, often revealing large cargo ships and tankers.

Isles of Scilly

The tiny, picturesque archipelago off the southwestern tip of Cornwall may be visible if the flight path tracks westward.

Isle of Arran

Known as 'Scotland in Miniature,' the dramatic jagged peaks of the northern Arran mountains are a highlight during the descent.

Iberian Interior

The rugged landscapes and high plateaus of the Spanish-Portuguese border regions.

Picos de Europa

Dramatic limestone massifs in Northern Spain that provide the most impressive mountain scenery of the flight.

Brittany Coastline

The jagged and rocky shores of northwestern France near Brest as the flight enters the English Channel area.

Snowdonia National Park

The highest peaks in Wales are often visible to the east while transiting the Irish Sea.

Lake District

On a direct northerly track, the fells of Cumbria provide a scenic transition into the Scottish Southern Uplands.