Llano de las Brujas

Llano de Las Brujas

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January 19th 2011
Splendid views over the Aridane Valley volcano mountain burnt in the foreground (its eruption took place at the end of 15th century). The first autumn rains alfombran the surroundings with striking volcanic pyroclastic tapestries of microscopic plants. The ghostly fog effects justify the popular name of witches plain. If you want a visual information, check this video on youtube 😉: ht ... read more

Europe » Spain » Canary Islands » La Palma

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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