Canary Islands: "Return of the Guanches"

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"Paradise for some, misery for others. Understand this, we must." (Lady Yoda) We all know the "sol de Canarias" - the sun-drenched haven of the Canary Islands, where endless summers beckon and where one can easily escape the harsh European winters. But amid the allure of unique nature and Atlantic...

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