Spain - A Legacy Written in Stone and Gold

Madrid

Spain Mainland

Madrid's architecture feels almost impossibly massive — a visual manifestation of an empire funded by history.
However, one must acknowledge the source of this splendor, made possible by the wealth extracted during the colonization of the Americas. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, the silver from Potosí and the gold from across the Atlantic flowed directly into the Spanish treasury.

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Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria

The "Miniature Continent" with Sahara-like dunes and jagged volcanic peaks.

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Tenerife

Tenerife

From lunar landscapes to black sand beaches and banana plantations.

From the modern resorts to the old town of Santa Cruz

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Loro Parque

Tenerife - Loro Parque

A world-renowned animal embassy located in Puerto de la Cruz.

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