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Perhaps the most spectacular grotto along the Algarve coastline.

The history of drinking is told through 1,800 cups, chalices, and glasses at this exhibit.

Building owners can take out tiles for free at this repository for historic building materials.

This museum is home to one of the biggest collections of printing press technology—plus a river view.

A majestic hotel for dreamers rises from the center of a fairytale wood.

One of the few places in Portugal where the Celtic ritual of wearing large wooden masks is still practiced.

This "grandfather" eucalyptus is one of the tallest trees in Europe.

Natural stone arches form a walkable "cathedral" at low tide, then disappear entirely when the water returns.

This enchanting natural park is a magical example of a temperate rainforest in Europe.

On a corner of the Ardmeanach peninsula on the Isle of Mull, a 50 million-year-old fossil tree hides in the coastal cliffs.

Legend says a witch conjured the world's third largest whirlpool to protect Scotland from a nasty pirate.

This eclectic sanctuary is a hodgepodge of various architectural styles, all crammed into one building.

This uniquely shaped rock formation is one of Scotland's most iconic mountains and gives spectacular views in all directions.

The oldest natural aquarium in the United Kingdom.

This observatory within Europe's first dark sky park offers stunning views of the night sky.

This seaside Scottish holiday rental lets you live out your bookselling dreams.

Modern megaliths form this work of cosmic, Celtic landscape art.

This huge concrete map of Scotland was built as a thank you gift from a Polish soldier.

The small Scottish townhouse where the "Father of the National Parks" was born.

This giant steel bear is a tribute to naturalist John Muir.

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

This breathtaking national park is one of the best places to see the weird and wonderful giant anteater in the wild.

Mysterious rocks that ring musically when struck.

This Elizabethan hedge maze is one of only six in North America.