Atlanticto the right. Mediterraneanto the left.

Tarifa

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November 18th 2023
I've really enjoyed the last few days exploring the rural roads around Tarifa. I've passed through this area several times on my way to Morocco, but never spent much time here even though I know it's a migration hotspot. I knew that the main migration period would be over by the time I got here, but it's probably worth visiting Tarifa at any time of year. I got off to a great start on Monda ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Tarifa

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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