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Playa de Castell situada muy cerca de Palamos, Girona, Cataluña, España.
Playa de Castell situada muy cerca de Palamos, Girona, Cataluña, España.
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An intricate jigsaw of landscapes, cultures, histories, art, architecture and cuisines, Western Europe retains time-honoured traditions while constantly evolving to incorporate inspired new trends.

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