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Spain 51 SPAIN To visit one part of Spain is to sample only one bite at a banquet, for this country is a feast for all the senses. Imperial grandeur, pastoral beauty, majestic landscapes, a glorious history, and food so healthfully delicious, that it was awarded the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity designation… these are all just garnishes to the experience that is Spain. The cuisine is far from the only honor UNESCO has bestowed on this nation. With 43 World Heritage Sites, it is home to the second highest number of them in the world; its 45 biosphere reserves have also been recognized by this organization. Conservation efforts protect the gorgeous wetlands, wild birds, and more than 176 endangered species. In today's culture, Spain's presence in the world of high fashion has drawn attention globally—Madrid and Barcelona remain model destinations for students and jet-setters alike. In the Andalusia region, where visitors can find the cities of Seville, Granada, and Cordoba, cathedrals and cobblestones mark the exotic south, while the Costa del Sol lives up to its name in grand style on the glamorous shores that face Morocco. 2 10 111 M O R O C C O A L G E R I A F R A N C E Strait of Gibraltar Bay of Biscay AT L A N T I C O C E A N Lisbon Malaga Marbella Jerez de Frontera Granada Seville Cordoba Valencia Barcelona Bilbao Madrid Algarve M editerranean Se a C ost a D e l S o l S P A I N P O R T U G A L Ibiza Majorca 0 100 miles 0 100 km