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You’re guaranteed a spot of African sun
They might be Spanish territory, but the islands’ North African
climate certainly gives the Costa del Sol a run for its money. It’s
perhaps the most obvious reason for visiting, and one that has
played to the island’s detriment in recent decades with tourists
flying over and flopping into plasticky resorts, with little
interest in exploring the islands’ unique culture, diverse
landscapes and modish architecture.