Chapter 1
Bizarre borders and double-take enclaves
Chapter 2
Sovereign microstates and political anomalies
Chapter 3
Natural wonders that defy expectations
Chapter 4
Cultural pockets and linguistic islands
Ch 3 · Natural wonders that defy expectations
schopenhauer The Tabernas Desert in southeastern Spain is widely considered the only true desert on the European continent.
schopenhauer Lake Torrevieja in Spain is a vibrant pink salt lake caused by a unique combination of algae and bacteria.
BETA
schopenhauer Drag unusual landmarks onto the map to discover Europe's most bizarre geographical wonders.
Fun Fact
Clear water diving: The water in Iceland's Silfra Fissure is so pure and cold that divers can safely drink it directly while swimming.
Glossary
basalt (noun)
A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock formed by the rapid cooling of lava. Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway features 40,000 of these hexagonal columns emerging from the sea.
A dark, fine-grained volcanic rock formed by the rapid cooling of lava. Northern Ireland's Giant's Causeway features 40,000 of these hexagonal columns emerging from the sea.
Quiz
What genre of films was famously shot in Spain's Tabernas Desert during the 1960s?