FAO → STR

Algarve Coastline

Immediate views after takeoff of the Ria Formosa lagoons and the turquoise waters of southern Portugal.

Madrid Metropolitan Area

The flight path often passes east of Madrid, offering a clear view of the sprawling capital and the Sierra de Guadarrama.

High Pyrenees

Stunning top-down views of the snow-capped central peaks and glacial valleys between Spain and France.

Massif Central Volcanoes

Unique aerial perspectives of the dormant volcanic craters and domes in the Auvergne region of France.

Alps Panorama

On clear days, the eastern horizon features the majestic, jagged silhouette of the Swiss and French Alps.

The Black Forest

The deep green canopy of the Schwarzwald mountains as the aircraft begins its final descent into Stuttgart.

Alentejo & Extremadura

The rugged, arid landscapes of the Portuguese-Spanish border region featuring cork oak forests and vast plains.

Western Pyrenees

Views of the western end of the mountain range where the peaks begin to transition toward the Atlantic coast.

Loire Valley South

The lush green landscapes and winding river tributaries of central France, dotted with historic estates.

The Rhine Valley

Glances of the Rhine river snaking through the landscape as you approach the German border.

Stuttgart City

Depending on the wind direction and landing pattern, views of the city center and the iconic TV Tower.