"国王的小路"上的游客，西班牙马拉加 Visitors on El Caminito del Rey in the province of Málaga, Spain (© Ken Welsh/Alamy)
"国王的小路"上的游客，西班牙马拉加 Visitors on El Caminito del Rey in the province of Málaga, Spain (© Ken Welsh/Alamy)
Put your helmet on, we're going on a hike
You'll need to wear a safety helmet before stepping onto the cliff-hanging path that passes above the Gorge of Gaitanes. Look around, but don't forget to look down whenever the floors are replaced with thick glass. This is your opportunity to fully appreciate the 325-foot drop below and consider what life must be like as a mountain goat. The renovated path is far less dangerous than the original which, for many years, had no guard rails. Made for workers back in 1905, the first walkway provided access between the Chorro and Gaitanejo hydroelectric power plants. After King Alfonso XIII visited in 1921, the walkway was given its nickname, ‘The King's Little Pathway.' But after years of use and lack of upkeep, the nickname was updated to ‘The world's most dangerous walkway.' By 2001, the trail was closed, riddled with gaping holes, crumbling cement, and missing entire sections. Luckily for thrill seekers, El Caminito del Rey is no longer off limits. In 2015, after extensive renovations, o
Sandcastle on Malvarrosa Beach in Valencia, Spain © Tony French/Alamy
Sandcastle on Malvarrosa Beach in Valencia, Spain © Tony French/Alamy
Not your average sandcastle
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, so of course we're heading to the beach - the city beaches of Valencia, Spain. Valencia is famous for its beautiful, golden sand beaches, as well as their incredible sand sculptures, like this one on Malvarrosa Beach. An elaborate sand sculpture like this could take over a week and multiple people to build. In fact, the world's tallest sandcastle reached over 50 feet into the sky. But if you’ve got the time, sand, and water, you too can build a cool sandcastle.
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain © MAIKA 777/Getty Images
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain © MAIKA 777/Getty Images
A ‘city’ within Valencia
Inspired by the City of Science and Industry in Paris, the Valencian Autonomous Government created the City of Arts and Sciences, enlisting the talents of architects Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela to give the Spanish city a modern cultural attraction. Built on a sunken park in the drained riverbed of the Turia River, the first portions of the multi-building attraction opened in 1998, with an opera house completing the complex in 2005.
Today, we’re showing this futuristic-looking center for education and entertainment to celebrate International Museum Day. The observance began in 1977, with participating museums, galleries, and similar institutions offering free or reduced admission, as well as programs to highlight the work they do. Saturday is a great day for wandering around an old favorite museum or exploring a new one.
