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Hermitage and Chapel Ermita Santa Justa in Cantabria Spain

Sign at the Chapel and Hermitage Ermita Santa Justa in Cantabria - SpainIt’s a gem on the Cantabria coastline. The chapel of Santa Justa built into a cove on a small beach near Santillana del Mar. There’s quite a bit of history here.

 

 

Location

Hermitage and Chapel – Ermita Santa Justa in Cantabria – Spain 43° 25' 33.6468" N, 4° 5' 52.728" W

Amazing local market in Santiago de Compostela the Praza de Abastos

Chicken at market Praza de abastos in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia - SpainA must see for every-one visiting Santiago de Compostela, the local market - Mercado de Abastos - at Praza de Abastos. This bustling market breathes local culture and customs. Same as for the starting point of the famous pilgrims trail - the GR65 - Santiago de Compostela has a remarkable local cheese as well - Titty Cheese!

 

 

 

Location

Mercado de Abastos - Santiago de Compostela - Galicia - Spain 42° 52' 47.9064" N, 8° 32' 28.428" W

La Tourelle - Saint Jean by GALTIER in St Jean de Luz - France

Architecte GALTIER from Toulouse designed La Tourelle - Saint Jean in St Jean de Luz FranceA remarkable building photographed by many on the main boulevard in St Jean de Luz in the Basque region of France. Yet, there's no trace of it on the Internet other than non-descriptive pictures on Google Earth. Have a look - who knows it's history?

 

Location

La Tourelle - Saint Jean in St-Jean de Luz in France 43° 23' 20.7564" N, 1° 39' 50.3352" W

Saturday market at Place du Plot - Le Puy en Velay - France

Fromage Bleu de St-Jean Lachamp at Place du Plot in Le Puy en VelayLe Puy en Velay - France - is located at the floor of an ancient volcano. With rich volcanic grounds, food is an important part of local culture in Le Puy. And so does the Saturday food market where buyers and sellers from the region meet at Place du Plot. But Place du Plot has international fame too.

Location

Place du Plot - Le Puy en Velay 45° 2' 36.0456" N, 3° 52' 57.324" E
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