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Malaga, Spain

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May 2nd 2015
Our first stop in Spain (after we passed the infamous Rock of Gibraltar) was the coastal city of Malaga. A city rich in history and culture having been inhabited by many cultures prior to the Spanish including the Moors, Romans, and Portuguese. Like many coastal cities on the Mediterranean, Malaga utilized the high cliffs and hills to build fortified living areas. Typically our mission, or I sho ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Málaga

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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