The New York Times newspaper has included in its coveted list of vacation destinations to the Spanish islands of El Hierro and Las Cíes. Two paradises that have crept into its annual list of the 52 best destinations to travel.
The North American publication has taken into account this year the destinations that cope with climate change and help “transform the world”. Thus the newspaper defines the island of El Hierro as “a small leader in renewable energy.”
It does so for the Gorona del Viento hydroelectric plant that “recently was able to supply the 11,000 inhabitants of the island, named a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, cwith 100% renewable energy for 25 consecutive days “.
About the Cíes Islands, the ‘The New York Times’ has praised its “strict conservation efforts” and it is that vehicles cannot circulate on their lands, hotels and noise have been limited.
“They ensure that only in designated areas can visitors explore long, curvy beaches, snorkeling in crystal clear waters and walking trails that wind towards the picturesque lighthouses “, aim the middle.
The North American newspaper has also highlighted other destinations on its list such as the Fogo Island of Canada, Cerro Castillo, in Chile, or Chioggia, the little Italian Venice.
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