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Best Mediterranean Travel Destinations
The Mediterranean is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world.
Charming people, beautiful islands rich in history, and food to delight the most discerning. There are over 2000 islands in the Mediterranean to choose from. The Mediterranean is the world's largest inland sea. The Mediterranean connects with the Atlantic Ocean through the Strait of Gibraltar; with the Black Sea through the Dardanelles, the Sea of Marmara, and the Bosporus,and with the Red Sea through the Suez Canal |
Brac, Corfu, Formentera, Djerba... The Mediterranean is dotted with beautiful islands boasting secluded, beaches, picturesque harbours, unspoiled coastline and cities steeped in history. We've selected just a few of the most spectacular spots in this paradise of blueCyprus has some of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean, particularly in the east, and the beach on the south side of the Karpas peninsula in unrivalled anywhere in Europe. Driving is on the left and more than half the visitors to the popular south coast are British. The centre of the island is dominated by the forest-covered Troodos mountains and the north by the steep narrow range of the mountains of Kyrenia, with the Mesaoria plain between. Communications between south and north are easing slowly. |
Down through the centuries, Malta has witnessed a long procession of cultures: Greeks, Phoenicians, the Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and, of course, the Knights of the Order of Malta. More recently, it has served as a film set for movies such as Agora, Gladiator, Troy and The Count of Monte Cristo. The old quarter of the modern-day capital, Valetta, is dotted with ornate Baroque churches, ancient palaces and domes, and is surrounded by powerful fortifications with which the Knights shielded their land against Ottoman attacks.
Malta weather experiences a typicaly Mediterranean climate, characterised by hot dry summers and mild wet winters. The climate is heavily influenced by the sea. The summer in Malta is long and very hot with almost no rainfall. June to September sees average daytime highs of around 30°C. Mdina, the island's oldest city and former capital, has a pedestrianised centre with fine palaces and churches and is honeycombed with catacombs. |
Beaches of fine white sand, bright turquoise waters, fishing villages, dramatic cliffs and caves... Formentera, a flat and narrow Mediterranean island among the Balearics, may be small, but it offers an incredible variety of landscapes. It also offers a host of chic spots to enjoy the sun, including Illetes, the most famous beach where, in summer, you'll find yachts and sailing boats from Ibiza moored. Don't miss the the clear waterof the coves in the Migjorn stretch of the island's southern coast, explore the paths of the Cap de Barbaria |
Mediterranean cruises are fabulous vacations. There is such a diverse selection of Mediterranean Islands to choose from its hard to choose which island to try first.The birth of civilization was born in the Mediterranean Islands, and cultural excursions are extremely popular in the islands. If you enjoy rich history, you will love the Mediterranean. Scuba diving in the Mediterranean Islands is unique, being the cradle of civilization the bottom is littered with historical artifacts.Some of the world's most exotic, romantic resorts await your visit.They have spectacular spas, scuba diving, historical tours---you name it, the Mediterranean is one of the best places to choose your vacation. |

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