21 Oct, 2024 @ 15:30
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Revealed: Spain’s most sought after destinations over the past 25 years, according to National Geographic

NATIONAL Geographic has revealed their top destinations in Spain as they celebrate the magazine’s 25th anniversary.

It has been a quarter of a century since the magazine, Viajes National Geographic was established. 

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Photo: Viajes National Geographic

In that time, they have written about sprawling rain forests, ancient ruins, tumbling castles and stunning feats of nature spanning from Bali to Bristol. 

Now, they have shared their favourite destinations of the last 25 years, with three Spanish sites making the cut. 

It’s no surprise that the Alhambra makes the list as not only one of the must-see places in Spain but also the star Viajes National Geographic’s first cover.

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Photo: Viajes National Geographic

“The beauty of this monument has always served us well,” the magazine said. 

“If you go just to see it or accompany it with a jaunt around Granada, with its barrios full of character, you’re sure to have a great time.” 

Next on the list was one of Nat Geo reader’s ‘preferred destinations’, the Picos de Europa. 

The area is known for the ‘impressive’ Pico Urriellu and Naranjo de Bulnes, which can easily be explored on hiking routes. 

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Photo: Turismo Asturias

Often compared to the alps or the Italian Dolmens, the dramatic valleys bursting with nature are well worth a visit.

The magazine’s final pick was the Canary Islands, thanks to its unique archipelago leaving a distinct character in every community.

Photo: Viajes National Geographic

“It’s easy to keel over in admiration of the island’s beauty,” said Viajes NG. 

“We have always tried to honestly and lovingly convey the natural and cultural value of each island.”

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Yzabelle Bostyn

Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

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