Baelo Claudia basilica

Roman Ruins on the Very Southern Tip of Spain

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January 2nd 2015
We choose the most southern tip of Spain, Tariffa, as our jumping off point to Morocco. We also thought it would warmer. Little did we know that it is the kiting capital of Europe. So it was always windy. We kept our coats on and spent several days exploring. A day at Baelo Claudi, an archeological city from the ancient Roman Empire on the Bay of Bolonia. It b ... 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