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.

This local emblem is the oldest and largest dragon tree in the Canary Islands.

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

This unique rock formation is quite the local celebrity, although one day it may come crashing down.

A lush oasis full of vibrant plants and striking geometric displays.

Portugal’s highest lighthouse has one of the most impressive focal planes in the world.

These small, triangular, colorful houses are a staple of Madeira Island.

This glass skywalk offers vertiginous views down the volcanic cliffs to the beach below.

Crafted from ocean litter, this sculpture highlights the ills of overconsumption.

Men in rubber-soled boots serve as your "brakes" on this toboggan ride Hemingway described as "exhilarating."

Southern Italy's spinning top village.

A rare cluster of alien-like plants grows along a dusty highway.

The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.

This "dead marsh" sits among the largest sand dunes in the world, a forest frozen in time.

Far from the shore, this sandy victim of the Skeleton Coast looks like it was plopped in the middle of the desert.

Hitch a boat ride to dine on stilts while watching wildlife.

Road signs in Namibia mark the location of one of the five major circles of latitude.

Bizarre living fossil only grows in a small chunk of the Namib Desert.

A public display of prehistoric space rocks is named for the Namibian village where they were found.

The largest known meteorite on Earth was too big to move.

An untouched lava tube accessible to the adventurers.

This abandoned five-star hotel is now a five-star urban exploration destination.

A perfectly circular lake is formed by the crater of an ancient underwater volcano.

Europe's oldest still-operational tea farm also boasts a spectacular view.