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Celestial Canary Island Cruise - Day 6 - Gran Canaria

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January 31st 2023
Day 6 - Gran Canaria Previous visits to Gran Canaria we have stayed on the south of island for a beach resort holiday. On this voyage we docked at Las Palmas, a busy port for cruise ships ferries and cargo vessels, there is also a beautiful marina close by. Our complimentary tour this morning took us to the northern part of the island, such a difference to the volcanic, arid landscape o ... read more

Europe » Spain » Canary Islands » Gran Canaria

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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 ... ... read more