Sacked by Vikings, blessed by William the Conqueror, dealt a fatal blow during the French Revolution—these ruins have seen it all.

Translating as "The Jump of the Girlfriend," this stunning waterfall has a tragic legend behind it.

Originally planted by the ancient Carthaginians, this sprawling palm grove is one of the largest in the world.

Rare karst landscape eroded from a flat seabed.

The defensive tower was built centuries ago to warn locals of Berber pirate attacks.

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.

Morocco's Argania trees are infested with nut-hungry goats.

Hidden behind mountains in Morocco, a remote town hides a thriving surfing community.

An awe-inspiring mosque in Morocco with one of the tallest minarets in the world.

Morocco’s modern capital was once a haven for Barbary pirates, who went so far as to establish a republic of their own.

This salt marsh in Southern France is as pink as the flamingos that inhabit it.

A living art gallery painted on a canvas of Monterey pine trees.

An archeological treasure trove stumbled upon by a couple of children.

Giant topiary dog once played a role in a terrorist bomb plot.

Hundreds of stone stairs and a winding medieval bridge connect this haunting Spanish island to the mainland.

Two towns are linked by an engineering marvel masquerading as a boring suspension bridge.

A spectacular walk on the flank of a gorge.

A historic Christian shrine nestled within a spectacular natural cave.

A road that winds through this natural cave is the only way to access the small, appropriately-named village of Cuevas.

This enchanting natural park is a magical example of a temperate rainforest in Europe.

"Satisfying" is a good way to describe these beautifully aligned rows of Spanish mills.