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Things to Do on the Costa de la Luz (Cádiz)

Costa de la Luz: Playa de Conil de la Frontera

Located at the meeting point of the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean in the very south of Spain, the Costa de la Luz has played a remarkable role in European history over the centuries. It is home to some of Spain’s most impressive Roman ruins at Baelo Claudia and to …

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Top 10 Things To Do In Tarifa Spain

Things to Do in Tarifa on the Costa de la Luz

Best-known as a destination for kitesurfing, the charming town of Tarifa is located on the southern tip of Spain, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its strategic location on the Strait of Gibraltar, just 14km away from the Moroccan coast, has played an important role in the history …

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Extremadura Travel Guide

Extremadura Travel Guide: Visit the Roman Temple in Merida

Extremadura is an autonomous region of Spain in the west of the country. It is home to the provinces of Cáceres and Badajoz and has a long western border with Portugal. The region is one of Spain’s best-kept travel secrets with unspoilt historical cities and areas of outstanding natural beauty. …

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Guadalupe Spain – Pilgrimage to the Monastery of Santa María de Guadalupe

Guadalupe Spain

The Caminos de Guadalupe are the traditional pilgrimage routes leading to Guadalupe in Extremadura. The route had already been established by the Romans and remained important under Moorish rule. However, it wasn’t until the 14th century that the town of Guadalupe Spain became established as a religious centre after a …

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