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It’s a remarkable futuristic building in a quiet corner of southern Portugal near the Spanish border. For the unsuspecting traveler this remarkable building raises eyebrows and keeps one pondering what its all about. Have a look.
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White storks in southern Spain is a common sight. The big white birds plant their nests on high poles. Here’s a few in Merida in Extremadura in Southern Spain.
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The're quite common in Portugal - nice and fluffy caterpillars. But beware these can cause an itch attack. Have a look.
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Since 2010 Portugal has the largest artificial lake in Europe - the Alqueva reservoir. The huge lake was created in 2002 and reached it’s maximum level in 2010. Besides its use for irrigation and electricity production this 83 Km long lake is located in a very nice region – The Alentejo. Have a look.
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The Cold War Iron Curtain at Check Point Alpha near Marienborg in Germany is a remarkable place.
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The Bin el Ouidane reservoir lake in the Atlas mountains, about 150 Km east of Marrakech is known for it’s big carp fishing - a great get-a-way from summer heat in a mountainous scenery. The lake is the biggest reservoir lake in Morocco and essential for the agricultural sector and electricity supply in th region.
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Just above Algeciras and Gibraltar - the port to Africa - a big natural park stretches far inland on both sides of the A381 highway to Seville. Los Alcornocales Natural Park in the Andalusia province in Spain consists of Mediterranean native forest and is a nice place to explore by foot or bicycle for those who are not in a rush to get to Africa.
Build during the rule of Oliveira Salazar, the Cabril Reservoir finished in 1954, forms a 55 Km long man-made lake. Located in the centre of Portugal on the IC8 highway it’s an easy get-away for those looking for a quiet place.
