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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The right side offers spectacular views of the neighboring Pico Island and its massive volcano as you descend along the blue waters of the Faial-Pico channel.
The right side offers spectacular views of the neighboring Pico Island and its massive volcano as you descend along the blue waters of the Faial-Pico channel.
The left side is the undisputed winner for this route, offering a spectacular view of the Sete Cidades lakes upon departure and a breathtaking, close-up encounter with Mount Pico during the approach to Horta.
The left side offers a breathtaking, direct view of Mount Pico, Portugal's highest peak, and the dramatic southern coastline of the central group islands.
The right side offers a spectacular view of Mount Pico, Portugal's highest peak, which dominates the horizon upon approach to Horta, alongside the volcanic landscapes of western Faial.
The left side provides a spectacular perspective of the eastern coast of Flores and an iconic, unobstructed view of Mount Pico—Portugal's highest point—rising from the ocean during the approach to Horta.
The right side is superior for this route because it offers the iconic view of Mount Pico, Portugal's highest peak, as you approach the Azores. It also provides better views of the Lisbon riverfront and the southern islands of the central group.