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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The descent offers a spectacular perspective of the expansive Praia de Chaves beach and the striking contrast between the deep blue Atlantic and white desert sands.
The descent offers a spectacular perspective of the expansive Praia de Chaves beach and the striking contrast between the deep blue Atlantic and white desert sands.
The right side is the clear winner, offering a spectacular sequence of island views, including the Channel Islands, a high-altitude traverse of the Canary Islands, and the most iconic landmarks of Boa Vista during the final approach.
The right side offers a superior view of the colorful town of Sal Rei and the stunning turquoise coastline of Boa Vista during the descent, including the iconic Ilhéu de Sal Rei.
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the diverse terrain of the Iberian Peninsula, the iconic crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar, and the stunning contrast of the Sahara Desert meeting the Atlantic Ocean.
The left side provides a spectacular vantage point of the Mediterranean transition, the Strait of Gibraltar, the Moroccan coastline, and the expansive Sahara Desert as the flight path hugs the African coast before the final ocean crossing.
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the highest probability of seeing the volcanic peaks of the Canary Islands, specifically the snow-capped Mount Teide on Tenerife, and provides a stunning approach over the turquoise waters of the Atlantic into Boa Vista.
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the stunning Atlantic coastline of Portugal, the westernmost points of Europe, and the most dramatic volcanic peaks of the Canary Islands.
The Left Side (Port) is superior as it tracks the diverse landforms of the Pyrenees, the Strait of Gibraltar, and the dramatic transition from the Moroccan Sahara to the Atlantic Ocean, followed by close-up views of the eastern Canary Islands.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular sequence of maritime and volcanic vistas, including the Bay of Biscay, the rugged Portuguese coast, and a prime view of the Canary Islands during the descent toward Cape Verde.
The left side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the European coastline including the rugged cliffs of Portugal and the potential for a spectacular approach past the northern Cape Verde islands like Sal before landing.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the secluded island of Maio during the cruise phase and provides the most dramatic views of Boa Vista's famous white sand dunes and turquoise southern coastline upon descent.
The right side offers a superior mix of scenic transitions, including the French Atlantic coast, the rugged Picos de Europa in Spain, and a spectacular aerial view of the Canary Islands.
The right side offers spectacular views of the Atlantic coastline, the rugged peaks of the western Iberian Peninsula, and a superior perspective of the Canary Islands and the vast sand dunes of Boa Vista during the descent.