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North Coast and San Sebastian

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July 8th 2007
After our quick stop-off in Burgos we were back on the road. We drove north towards Santander then east to Bilbao and along the northern coastline. It was a bit rainy and miserable but the scenery was still impressive. The roads in the north have numerous large tunnels weaving through the mountainous terrain. After winding our way through some treacherous hilltop roads and tiny villages we sto ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country » San Sebastián

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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