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Archaeological site of Iberian people ruins.

The ruins of a bombed medieval village memorialize the destruction of the Spanish Civil War.

An enchanting landscape of ancient sandstone structures eroded into otherworldly shapes.

Abandoned tunnels dug for the once-thriving sea salt industry on the coast of southern Spain.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

Walls of stone rise up from sinkholes caused by underwater erosion.

Geological storytelling.

This abandoned, turn-of-the-century astronomy hub is now the subject of more photographs than it ever took.

An arresting arch punched straight through a mountain provides one of the most scenic spots, and challenging climbs, on the planet.

Semi-mystical manmade towers of rocks decorate this rocky seaside.

This mountaintop observatory is home to one of the world's largest reflective telescopes.

Remote, beautiful, and stigmatized, Las Hurdes is Spain's version of Appalachia.

According to the Guanches, the aboriginal people of the Canary Islands, the king of evil lives inside this volcano.

Lava stone structures possibly dating back to the 19th century may have been a stopping point for voyagers between ancient Egypt and the Mayan Civilization.

An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.

A five-square-mile slice of Spain on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa.

Spain's unique Mosque-Cathedral has been a place of worship for both Muslims and Christians throughout its history.

This imposing modern citadel started out as a home renovation project.

This "flat geyser" bubbles up out of the ground periodically like a disappearing river.

This remarkable prehistoric town is full of watchtowers and houses that have withstood thousands of years.

An ancient Roman theatre restored to its former glory in the Spanish city of Cartegena.

This religious complex carved into a cliff is steeped in legends of miraculous stags and the Holy Grail.

Holy Grotto of Montserrat Monastery holds one of Europe's mysterious black Madonnas.

A charming Spanish village sits atop this natural limestone overpass.