Las Maspalomas Sand Dunes

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November 15th 2021
The Maspalomas Dunes Special Natural Reserve is an immense expanse of sand which is continuously sculpted by the wind. The dunes are part of the San Bartolomé de Tirajana municipality in the south of Gran Canaria & have had protected status since 1994. The dunes emerged hundreds of years ago, fossilised remains spread far and wide by the wind. They provide a unique habitat on the island for Afr ... read more

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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