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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a front-row seat to the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada, including Mulhacén, followed by the dramatic lunar landscapes of the Tabernas Desert before landing.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Sierra Nevada Peaks

Unparalleled views of Mulhacén and Veleta, the highest summits in mainland Spain, often covered in snow.

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Guadix Badlands

Dramatic clay formations and 'troglodyte' cave house districts visible in the basins north of the mountains.

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Tabernas Desert

Europe's only true desert, famous for its cinematic history and stark, eroded 'badlands' terrain.

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Jaén Frontier

Vast olive groves stretching toward the horizon, punctuated by medieval watchtowers and hilltop fortresses.

Sit on the left for the most dramatic mountain photography. Aim for a morning flight when the sun illuminates the north-facing slopes of the Sierra Nevada. As you descend into Almería, look for the unique patterns of the Oasys MiniHollywood sets in the desert.

Right Side Highlights
7.9
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Mediterranean Horizon

The deep blue of the Alborán Sea, with the distant horizon sometimes revealing the Moroccan coastline.

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Las Alpujarras

The famous white-washed villages of the southern Sierra Nevada slopes clinging to steep ravines.

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Costa Tropical

Views of the Motril and Salobreña coastlines where the mountains meet the Mediterranean Sea.

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The Sea of Plastic

The massive expanse of Almería's greenhouses, creating a striking reflective silver landscape from above.

Choose the right side if you prefer coastal vistas and the 'Sea of Plastic' phenomenon near El Ejido. Late afternoon flights offer a beautiful golden hour reflection off the Mediterranean and the white-washed villages of the Alpujarras.

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Route Information

Distance: 319 km (198 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 32 min

Departure: SVQ (37.41799926757813, -5.8931097984313965)

Arrival: LEI (36.84389877319336, -2.3701000213623047)

Route Type: Domestic

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