Seeing Cape of Creus from a plane
The easternmost point of mainland Spain, a wind-blasted rocky peninsula whose twisted shapes inspired Salvador Dalí, who lived nearby. Look for bare, crinkled rock ending in the Mediterranean north of the Bay of Roses.
3 of our routes pass it. Spain · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Paris to Barcelona: sit on the left, 52 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Barcelona | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 73 min after takeoff |
| Paris to Barcelona | Left | 52 min after takeoff |
| Zurich to Barcelona | Right | 60 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Cape of Creus from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Cape of Creus from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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