Category: Western Europe

Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly major island in Scotland. The traditional Gaelic name is An t-Eilean Sgitheanach.

Glencoe

Glen Coe is a glen of volcanic origins, in the Highlands of Scotland. The scenic beauty of the glen has led to its inclusion in the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area. The main settlement is the village of Glencoe located at the foot of the glen. The glen is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering[ and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers. 

Loch Lomond & Glen Etive

Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia. Barcelona was founded as a Roman city. The ruins of an early settlement have been found, including different tombs and dwellings dating to earlier than 5000 BC. In the Middle Ages, it became the capital of the County of Barcelona. Barcelona has a rich cultural heritage and is today an important cultural centre and a major tourist destination. Particularly renowned are the architectural works of Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, which…

Gaasperplas

Algarve