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Articles of interest
European Vacation by Aaron Anderton
Top Holiday Destinations 2005 by Hugh Griffin
The Costa Blanca And Alicante In Its Festive
Mood by Rob Carlton
Andalucia'a White Villages by Zoe Dare Hall
Portugal - Lisbon, Algarve and Lagos by Rick
Chapo
Enjoying the Best of the Mediterranean by Rhiannon Williamson
Planning Your Trip to Europe
by: Walt Bargener
France Paris and Nice
by: Rick Chapo
Travelling To Spain - The Spanish Regional Travel Guide
by Rhiannon Williamson
Lost in Lagos,
Portugal by: Rick Chapo Montjuīc - Best View in Spain
by Jakob Jelling
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This web site is to provide information about Villa holidays in Europe. This covers France, Spain, Portugal, Menorca, Cyprus and the Algarve. There are also a number of useful articles on both villa holidays and aspects of
European travel.
Enjoying the Best of the Mediterranean
by Rhiannon Williamson
The calm, unspoilt and pure waters of the Mediterranean Sea are
actually part of the Atlantic Ocean. The Mediterranean is almost completely
enclosed by the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa and the Sea connects some
of the most fascinating, exciting and beautiful countries in the world including
Egypt, Spain, Turkey and Cyprus.
The histories of the countries with coastlines brushing the Med are
intrinsically linked with this romantic Sea and today they are some of the most
attractive and fascinating countries in the world in which to holiday. This
article examines some of the main attractions of four of the favourite
Mediterranean countries.
Turkey
Turkey is the country where east really does meet west and where European and
Asian influences combine to create a vibrant and passionate mix. The Turkish
people are sincerely welcoming of overseas visitors and charm growing numbers of
tourists every year. These visitors are attracted by the stunning sandy beaches
of the Med and the five star resorts, facilities and amenities offered all along
the Turkish Riviera.
If you choose to holiday in Turkey you will be visiting a land where many
ancient civilisations and cultures were born, where two of the seven wonders of
the ancient world were found and where Cleopatra once holidayed and basked in
the sumptuous sunshine. Turkey is a land of contrasts where thousands of years
of history have been preserved, where brand new state of the art resort
facilities can be enjoyed and where the mighty mountains reach right down into
the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Greece
Greece and the Greek Islands like Crete and Corfu are blessed by the inimitable
Mediterranean climate that provides long hot and balmy summer days and
temperate, mild short winter months. Visiting Greece you will be charmed by the
tiny fishing villages that have been little changed for the last hundreds of
years and where you can dine in the evening on the day's fresh catch whilst
watching the sun setting into the sea.
Pristine whitewashed villages are scattered all along the Mediterranean
coastline of Greece like pebbles and you can sail from island to island on a
mini-Mediterranean cruise and take in the different sights, sounds and flavours
offered on each Greek Island.
Spain
Once upon a time the beautiful Spanish coastline was also dotted with tiny
fishing communities whose whole lives and histories revolved around the
Mediterranean tides and treasures. Today the Spanish coastline to the south of
the country is much changed and visitors can enjoy some fantastic five star
resorts offering an array and abundance of nightlife, day time excitement and
evening entertainment. The resorts on the Costa del Sol, Costa Calida and Costa
Blanca are vibrant, beautiful and hugely popular.
For those in search of the old Spain just head north and take in the rugged and
impressive Mediterranean coastlines along the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada which
are dominated by magnificent cliffs, rocky coves and secret sandy beaches.
Cyprus
Last but not least is possibly the most stunning of all of the Mediterranean
Islands - namely the island of Cyprus. It is not the Med's largest island but it
is the Med's most famous and most popular and it offers visitors acres and acres
of lush interior, miles and miles of sandy beaches and two incredible mountain
ranges where you can ski in the morning before travelling down to the seaside to
enjoy an afternoon swim and a barbeque beneath the setting sun.
The southern two thirds of Cyprus are inhabited by the friendly and lively Greek
Cypriots, and the most popular resorts in Southern Cyprus include Ayia Napa and
Paphos where the nightlife is world famous and where the daily activities on
offer are plentiful.
Northern Cyprus faces the stunning Turkish coastline which is strikingly visible
on clear days. The people of the North are probably some of the most friendly
and genuinely hospitable people in the entire Mediterranean region and their
main resort town is Kyrenia where you can take in the perfectly preserved
ancient harbour and the wonders of the ancient castle and the old town before
spending your afternoons and evenings lazily whiling away the time dining on
beautiful and fresh local food and drinking the best Turkish wines.
About the Author
Rhiannon Williamson is a freelance writer whose many articles
about international travel and living abroad have appeared in publications
around the world. Visit this link to read her latest articles about http://www.aboutnorthcyprus.com/">
Northern Cyprus
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