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Oct 14, 2022 · The natural process that transforms fresh lava rock into fertile soil takes hundreds of years, and farming on top of the lava flow would require moving soil in from elsewhere on the island. In ...
- Los Picos de Europa
- The Generalife Palace
- Iguazu Falls
- Perito Moreno Glacier
- Montserrat
- Altamira Cave
- The Wind Cave
- Enchanted City
- Doñana National Park
- La Alberca
This majestic mountain range is located in the center of the Cantabrian Mountains in the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula between the Autonomous Communities of Asturias, Cantabria and Leon. A favorite destination for Spanish climbers, El Naranjo de Bulnes is one of the most popular peaks and is often considered as the birthplace of the sport ...
Located in Granada, the Spanish city where the splendor of the Muslim culture reached its highest levels. The Generalife, a royal summer getaway hidden away behind the massive Alhambra Palace, is a haven of tranquility and balance with its sprawling gardens, beautiful buildings and paths that run throughout the complex. Stroll through the fresh and...
In the junction between Argentina and Brazil and very close to the Paraguay border are some of the most impressive natural falls imaginable. With 275 different waterfalls, the roar of falling water can be heard from miles away. It is no surprise that this magical place has been recognized as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Iguazú Nat...
Located in Los Glaciares National Park on the southern tip of Patagonia, Argentina, near the town of El Calafate, is one of the world's most impressive glaciers. This huge river of ice is five kilometers wide and reaches a height of over 60 meters above sea level, where massive icebergs break off of the huge glacier and produce intense sounds. The ...
About 50 kilometers to the south of Barcelona we find a surprising place: the mountains of Montserrat (In Castilian, "Monte Serrado" due to the aspect that years of erosion have caused). It is the most representative mountain in Catalonia and home to a sacred monastery dedicated to the Virgin of Montserrat, a pilgrimage center of the Catalan people...
This cave was inhabited for 35,000 years, and much later it was discovered by a hunter in 1868. It showcases the most impressive cave art of the Upper Paleolithic period. Many have called Altamira "the Sistine Chapel of Prehistoric Art" due to its beauty, complexity and shear amount of pictures located inside. These prehistoric paintings inspire us...
The On the volcanic island of Tenerife, near the city of Icod de los Vinos, we can find an impressive example of the telluric force of the volcanoes that formed the Canary archipelago. TheWind Cave, over 17 kilometers long, is the longest lava tube in the European Union and the fourth in the world. Upon entering the interior of the volcano you obse...
Near Valdecabras, in the province of Cuenca (Spain), at an elevation of about 1,500 meters is the location of our next site,the Enchanted City. Carved out of the rocky ground from years of rain and wind erosion, these natural formationswere declared a Natural Site of National Interest in 1929. The rock formations transport you to a magical landscap...
This natural park extends nearly 105,000 hectares, occupying parts of the provinces of Huelva, Seville and Cadiz. The name originated from the name "Doña" (Mrs.) Ana de Silva, wife of the seventh Duke of Medina Sidonia, original owner of the land which he used as private hunting grounds. The natural enclave is home to marshes and dunes, an importan...
In a busy world of Internet and globalization in which being in a hurry has become a normal part of life for most of us, La Alberca, located in the northern part of the province of Salamanca, is a peaceful haven of history where traditions have been carefully preserved. The village feels like a living museum with its unique architecture. Surrounded...
Sep 13, 2024 · The project is a “proposal on how the brutal force of lava can be turned into a valuable resource, capable of lowering atmospheric emissions through its future use as a sustainable building ...
Oct 30, 2021 · Dr Matt Pankhurst of the Canary Islands Volcano Institute shows me the samples taken by poking a long stick into the lava and dropping it, steaming, into a bucket of cold water - live geology ...
5 days ago · 18. Puerto Rico. is not an independent country due to imperialism, but it is a Spanish-speaking territory (some would say colony) of the United States. Puerto Ricans have two traditional coffee breaks, the first at 10 a.m. and the second at 3 p.m. They love it so much, it’s mandatory at work. 19.
Dec 15, 2023 · The Spanish here is typically quite different from other Spanish-speaking countries. The grammar can be a little different, as well as the pronunciation. For example, the d can sometimes sound like an r, and there is often no differentiation between the two r sounds ( r and rr ).
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Oct 8, 2024 · The largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, referring to population size, is Mexico with over 118 million people (2013). The smallest country is Equatorial Guinea with around 740,000 (2013). Spanish as a Former Official Language. Spanish was an official language of the Philippines until 1987 when it was re-designated as a voluntary and ...
