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Our Recommendation
8.4

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the arid Spanish Meseta to the lush Cantabrian coast and the expansive Atlantic horizons of the Bay of Biscay.

Left Side Highlights
8.4
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Sevilla Historic Center

Immediate views of the Guadalquivir river, the Cathedral, and the iconic gold-topped Torre del Oro upon departure.

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Dehesa Landscapes

The unique Extremaduran ecosystem of holm oaks and cork trees creating a polka-dot pattern across the red earth.

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Cantabrian Mountains

The rugged, green-cloaked peaks of northern Spain, often topped with snow or mist, marking the edge of the Atlantic.

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Bay of Biscay

Deep blue maritime views as the plane crosses the coastal line near Santander or Gijón.

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Landes Maritime Pine Forest

The massive, geometric pine plantations of southwest France stretching toward the silver coastline.

Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography. Watch for the 'Italica' Roman ruins just north of Seville shortly after takeoff. In autumn, the color change in the northern Spanish forests is particularly vibrant from this height.

Right Side Highlights
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Sierra Morena

The ancient mountain range that historically guarded the entrance to Andalusia, appearing as rolling brown waves.

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Madrid & Guadarrama

Depending on the corridor, the high-rise towers of Madrid and the granite peaks of Sierra de Guadarrama are visible.

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Western Pyrenees

Distant but majestic views of the high peaks separating the Iberian Peninsula from the rest of Europe to the east.

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Bordeaux Wine Estates

Intricate patterns of world-famous vineyards in the Graves and Pessac-Léognan regions during the final descent.

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Garonne River

The wide, silty curves of the Garonne river as it snakes through the city of Bordeaux toward the Gironde Estuary.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to catch the golden hour light hitting the Pyrenees in the distance. During the descent into BOD, keep your camera ready for the Garonne river bends, which look spectacular when reflecting the sun. Use a polarized filter if possible to cut through the haze over the Central Meseta.

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Route Information

Distance: 931 km (578 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min

Departure: SVQ (37.41799926757813, -5.8931097984313965)

Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)

Route Type: International

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