Background: Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). In the second half of the 20th century, Spain has played a catch-up role in the western international community; it joined the EU in 1986. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and further reductions in unemployment.
June 27th 2008Europe » Spain » Canary Islands » Tenerife Arrived to a cloudy Tenerife only to find it was cloudy the day after too. However, the rest of the week was hot, quite hot and unbroken sunshine. We stayed at “Parque Santiago 4” in Playa ... 12 photos[full story]
May 29th 2008Europe » Spain » Canary Islands » Tenerife I'm still in Tenerife and enjoying the wonderful volcanic scenery....but there's a particular reason I wanted to stay too:
From the 19 June until the 22nd, will convert into a haven for Europe&rsq ... [full story]
April 18th 2008Europe » Spain » Canary Islands » Tenerife Really did enjoy many trips to Tenerife, a bit like Blackpool in the Sun in places.
But there really are some great spot's
Los Cristianos
Adeje
Medano
Will go back again deffinitely :) ... [full story]
April 11th 2008Europe » Spain » Canary Islands » Tenerife
At this moment I am in Portugal, but in a few weeks I am going to change my city, during some days to Tenerife. Tenerife is a Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean.
I am going there to spend some ... [full story]
February 6th 2008Europe » Spain » Canary Islands » Tenerife So, the hotel is just perfect! Last nights inclusive dinner was a bit iffy but still filled me up.. regardless of all the strange stares... noone comes alone to this place.. its all 65+ or 19yr olds ... [full story]
February 5th 2008Europe » Spain » Canary Islands » Tenerife HELLO ALL YOU CHILLY PEOPLE!! I am now in the canary islands off the coast of africa and loving it.. i just go tto my hotel which is like a studio apt and its amazing!! Its all inclusive too and soo ... [full story]
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