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Minorca or Menorca is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean
Sea belonging to Spain. Its name derives from its size, contrasting it with
nearby Majorca. Minorca was invaded by the British once again in 1798, during
the French Revolutionary Wars, but it was finally and permanently repossessed
by Spain by the terms of the Treaty of Amiens in 1802. The British influence
can still be seen in local architecture with elements such as sash windows. Source
As Catedrais beach translates as 'Beach of the Cathedrals'. It is the turistic name of Praia de Augas Santas. The Spanish beach is located in the Ribadeo municipality, in the province of Lugo, on the Cantabric coast, and it lies about ten kilometres to the west from the town of Ribadeo. Its name is derived from the formations of its cliffs. It has been declared a Natural Monument by the regional Ministry for the Environment of the Xunta de Galicia. The place's more characteristic features are its natural archs and caves, which can be seen only in low tide. Source
The Costa Brava is a coastal region of northeastern Spain, consisting of Alt Emporda, Baix Emporda and Selva, in the province of Girona. The Costa Brava stretches from Blanes, 60 km northeast of Barcelona, to the French border. In the 1950s, the Costa Brava was identified by the Spanish government and local entrepreneurs as being suitable for substantial development as a holiday destination, mainly for package holiday tourists from Northern Europe and especially the United Kingdom and France. The combination of a very good summer climate, nature, excellent beaches and a favourable foreign exchange rate, which made Spain a relatively inexpensive tourist destination, was exploited by the construction of large numbers of hotels and apartments in such seaside resorts as Blanes, Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar. Tourism rapidly took over from fishing as the principal business of the area. Source
Sant Feliu de Guixols is a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Emporda in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated on the Costa Brava and is an important port and tourist centre. The district abuts to the north, the upmarket s'Agaro resort built round the Sant Pol Beach. In addition to tourism and the port the cork industry is a traditionally local industry. The town contains a large monastery which now houses the town museum and is a protected historico-artistic monument. The C-253 road runs north along the coast to Platja d'Aro and Palamos, while the C-65 road runs inland from the town. The GI-682 provides a dramatic cliff top drive to Tossa de Mar to the south. Located on the Mediterranean, Sant Feliu de Guixols has idylic weather almost all year long. The coastline of Sant Feliu de GuÃxols spreads over ten kilometes. It also includes many little bays with coves surrounded by pines with rocky or fine sand beaches. The beaches are cleaned daily and a modern water treatment system prevents wastewater from entering the sea. The town is engulfed by small mountains, with forests of pine, oak, and cork trees. Source
Costa Blanca ( literally in English "White Coast") refers to over 200 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline in the Alicante province of Spain. The name "Costa Blanca" was devised as a promotional name used by BEA when they launched their air service between London and Valencia in 1957. It has a well-developed tourism industry and is a popular destination for British and German tourists. It extends from the town of Denia in the north, beyond which lies the Costa del Azahar (Costa dels Tarongers), to Pilar de la Horadada in the south, beyond which lies the Costa Calida. It includes the major tourist destinations of Benidorm, Alicante, Denia, La Zenia, Moraira, Altea, Calpe and Javea Xabia. Costa blanca North and Costa blanca South are totally different. Source
Ronda is a
city in the Spanish province of Malaga. It is located about 100 kilometres west of the city of Malaga, within the autonomous
community of Andalusia. Its population is approximately 35,000 inhabitants. Around
the city are remains of prehistoric settlements dating to the Neolithic Age,
including the rock paintings of Cueva de la Pileta. Ronda was however first
settled by the early Celts, who, in the 6th century BC, called it Arunda. Later Phoenician settlers
established themselves nearby to found Acinipo, known locally as Ronda la
Vieja, Arunda or Old Ronda. Source
