Archive for the ‘Mediterranean’

  • Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 6
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    Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 6
    The serene, miniature Italian islands of Levanzo and Marettimo, off the coast of Sicily, with their easy access, crystal-clear blue hued waters, rich ecological and architectural uniqueness, primeval cultures and breathtaking views of mountain terrain and landscapes, all conjugate to make this duo the key tourist attractions. Levanzo is the island’s most calm village with low-razed white cottages, the majestic Cala Dogana habour dotted with several ships and pleasant lush vegetation. Its depths are affluent in various archeological remnants dating back to the Punic and Roman era. The copious caverns, the Grotto del Genovese, being the most famed of them, touches heights of up to 100ft above the west coast. The primordial age rock carvings and depictions of human and plant forms have been found to date back to as far as 15,000  [...]
    Posted at June 8th, 2009 at 02:06 pm
  • Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 5
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    Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 5
    Picturesquely located in Italy’s southern province is the quaint island of Lampedusa, amidst Malta and Tunisia in the Mediterranean Sea. One of the largest islands in Pelagie, inclusive of Linosa and Lampione, Lampedusa is geographically closer to Africa than Italy. Linosa is a volcanic island located in the southern Mediterranean Sea formed due to the result of three volcanic eruptions reaching heights of above 100 mtrs, evident in the Monte Rosso, Monte Vulcano and Monte Nero where one can view the shape of their craters on these mountain tops. Linosa has a rocky coastline and a tiny beach at Cala Pozzolana di Ponente unique for its black coloured sands and turtle breeding site. Lampedusa with its vast expenses of levelled limestone raised areas concluding in a succession of spectacular crags, cerulean waters, and impetuous inlets  [...]
    Posted at June 8th, 2009 at 04:06 am
  • Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 4
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    Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 4
    Ischia is the densely populated, largest islands in the Gulf of Naples, in Italy. It has six towns, the main ones being Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte, the centre that rose under the Aragonese Castle which bears historical significance. Other key sites are the Casina Reale ( King’s House) which is the seat of the Italian Republic Army, the oriental styled villa ‘La Pagoda’, the Bourbon harbour with its  church of Our Lady of Safe Harbour. Thermal Baths, pine plantations and gorgeous seashores all combine to make this place truly memorable. The shoreline centre of Casamicciola Terme offers splendid views of the encircling lush green, hilly terrain which were at one time volcanic craters and productive grounds of larval activity. Atop the majestic Sentinella, one can view breathtaking, scenic sights. Worth visiting places are  [...]
    Posted at June 7th, 2009 at 10:06 am
  • Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 3
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    Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 3
    The most impressive and significant sea bottoms of Italy are the Giglio and Giannutri, two southernmost islands of the Tuscan Archipelago. To reach here, one can board the boat or ferry service from the bustling fishing town of Porto Stefano. The Giglio island, a sandstone mass projecting above the sea, with its rock-strewn landscape, serrated shorelines, majestic sandy fjords, encapsulating clear, pea green waters and Technicolor sea beds make it the ideal destination. The Giglio Porto has vast stretches of pine plantation and vineyards that make delectable and extremely popular ‘Ansonaco’ wine. From Giglio Porto, one can board the local bus service up taking one to the mountain top fortress town of Giglio Castello, an unmarred primeval town with tapered, snaking streets, abrupt stone cut stairs and tall towering walls. One  [...]
    Posted at June 7th, 2009 at 12:06 am
  • Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 2
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    Mystery Islands of Italy – Part 2
    Italy has bountiful beauty abundant with gorgeous escapades in its several islands that stretch across the Mediterranean Sea. A trip to Italy is incomplete without a visit to the majestic Elba Island. One can either take up a 2-hour trek or board one of the cable car rides to the highest point on the Elba, Monte Capanne, which proffers exhilarating views of the Italian mainland and islands of Corsica, Capraia, Monte Cristo and Pianosa. One can find many sites of historic significance, namely the Museum Archeologico Porotferraio, the Villa San Martino, the summer home of Napolean, Palazzina dei Mulini, the palace of Napolean and his sister which houses precious memorabilia from that era. This immensely pictorial place in Italy with ever-stretching shores with rocky-sandy beach fronts, dotted with faint-coloured cottages, provide a  [...]
    Posted at June 6th, 2009 at 02:06 pm
  • Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 1
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    Mystery Islands Of Italy – Part 1
    The Mediterranean islands spanning Italy are bursting with stunning locales and enthralling facts, right from Alicudi to the amazing Capri. Alicudi, the secluded, serene fisherman’s island, which is an enticing volcanic rock in the middle of the sea with surrounding cerulean waters, bears proud listing as an area of special interest in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This island lies off the north coast of Sicily, home to about a hundred some people, has amazing display of flora and fauna, and wandering birds during the spring and summer months. Palmarola is the jewel of the Mediterranean Sea with its sparkling clean waters, weathered coastline speckled with caves, inlets, ledges and rock faces. Ideal for the solitude seeker with yacht charters available on which one can view the picturesque views of the caves and majestic rock  [...]
    Posted at June 6th, 2009 at 04:06 am
  • Pamukkale Tours – Courseway To Ecstacy
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    Pamukkale Tours – Courseway To Ecstacy
    A tour through Pamukkale, the mesmerising region of Turkey promises to be a journey far surpassing your expectations. As one commences the trip, one arrives at the lively town of Atca, which has fascinating sights of quaint provisional booths bursting with a profusion of citrusy and dried fruit varieties owing to the liberal sharing of the riches by the Buyak Menderes Valley and moderate climate. One can get lost in the countless Turkish delicacies, the most popular being backlava. One can help but feel embezzled by the warmth and hospitality offered by the Turkish locals as one drives through the charming town of Izmir, which is located on the course to Pamukkale. One will be amazed by the historic significance of North Denizli, the site of century’s old Roman remains. Those who yearn for sun and sand, the seaside retreat town  [...]
    Posted at May 30th, 2009 at 04:05 am
  • Travel To Greece Islands
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    Travel To Greece Islands
    Greece, located at the southern end of Europe, despite its marked small shape, is a rich amalgamation of cross cultural societies, awe inspiring past and exciting picture perfect locations. One can simply be spellbound by the great variations one can find, right from pristine olive plantations, centuries old historical sites, gorgeous beaches and picturesque mountain ranges. Greece has an extensive coastline spanning thousands of kilometers with half the length found around the 1400 islands of which 169 are occupied, Crete, being the largest of them all, known for its olive plantation. One can undertake several adventure activities like parasailing, surfing, deep sea diving in these well equipped beaches, many of whom have been honored with the Blue Flag award for their state-of-the-art facilities and effective management of their  [...]
    Posted at May 15th, 2009 at 01:05 am
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