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Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
A rainbow of rooftops
In this part of Spain, coastal settlements form a big ring around the nation's highest mountain, Mount Teide, as cold Atlantic waters crash against cliff-lined outcrops like Punta Brava. From this spot on the bustling isle of Tenerife, Morocco lies much closer across the waters than mainland Spain, as does Madeira, a territory of Portugal. The centre of culture here in the Canary Islands, Tenerife is the most populous locale in Macaronesia, made even livelier by the droves of tourists from across Europe who head to the sultry south when it's cold on the continent.
A rainbow of rooftops
In this part of Spain, coastal settlements form a big ring around the nation's highest mountain, Mount Teide, as cold Atlantic waters crash against cliff-lined outcrops like Punta Brava. From this spot on the bustling isle of Tenerife, Morocco lies much closer across the waters than mainland Spain, as does Madeira, a territory of Portugal. The centre of culture here in the Canary Islands, Tenerife is the most populous locale in Macaronesia, made even livelier by the droves of tourists from across Europe who head to the sultry south when it's cold on the continent.
Brightly painted buildings create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for Tenerife's many visitors.
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