Tenerife is one of the largest of the main Canary Islands , Gran Canaria, Fuertevenutra and Lanzarote. Tenerife has two main areas which are used by tourists, Tenerife South and Tenerife North. Each area has an airport, the North is called the North Rodeos airport and the more popular for international flights is the Reina Sofia airport in the South. Tenerife is of course a volcanic island with mainly black sands and very warm weather all year round. Tenerife is famous for its volcano called Mount Teide which stands at over 3,000 m above sea level. Tenerife South is the most popular with tourists with the North having more rainfall during the Winter months, however of course in the North you will also find some of the most beautiful unspoilt restaurants and scenary. Most tourists stay in the south of Tenerife and rarely venture to the north or even the capital Santa Cruz. This gives many Tourists the impression of over developed tourist resorts and a sparse environment. Taking an excursion to either the capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Puerto del a Cruz or Mount Teide will show tourists a very different beautiful side to Tenerife. There are flowers and fauna in Tenerife which simply do not grow anywhere else in the world. The new Tenerife symphony hall is also worth visting. Starting every February and lasting for a month is Carnival time, many people do not realise that in February the second largest carnival in the world second only to the Rio carnival is held in Santa Cruz. For those wanting something a bit different Tenerife is now offering Rural Tourism through a network of small family run lodgings.

 

 

Gran Canaria is blessed with a wealth of natural resources, the most notable of these being the numerous and exquisite beaches of the island. Most of these beaches have white sand and some are completely unique in the world. Almost 60 of the 236 kilometres of Gran Canaria's coastline consist of beaches of various descriptions, ranging from the impressive Maspalomas beach, to the concealed and unspoilt beach of Guigui, as well as the lively beach in the capital, namely the Las Canteras beach. Probably the second most popular of the Canary Islands next to Tenerife , only four hour flight from the UK with almost guaranteed sun all year round. Gran Canaria is a volcanic island with hot weather all year round , the capital is Las Palmas with the main tourists resorts located further round the island in Maspolmas, Playa Del Ingles, Puerto Rico and Port Mogan. Gran Canaria has a large gay community and hold a gay parade every May attracting gays from all over the world.

 

 

Lanzarote, as well as the rest of the Canary Islands, is at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and America. They are 1,000 km away from the Spanish Peninsula and 100 km off the African Coast. North of Lanzarote there are five little islands, they form the Chinijo ("small") Archipelago.

 

 

The surface area of the island of Fuerteventura, measuring 1,658 km2, is the second largest in the Canary Islands. It forms part of an alignment of more than 200 km. beginning in the Islote de Alegranza, to the north of Lanzarote, and extending to almost 20 km. to the south of the point of Jandia, therefore constituting the largest continental platform in the Canary Islands.

 

 

Greece, once the home to the most powerful gods and goddesses of the Mediterranean world, the first home to the ancient and now the modern olympics is also recognised with many Mask of Agamemnon other facets of modern life. There are plenty of attractions even for the experienced travellers.

 

 

Hear the siren song that calls you to Tunisia. This hospitable land of colors and contrasts, spices and scents invites you to enjoy its natural beauty, ancient cities, lively festivals and warm friendliness of its people. Welcoming visitors to its shores has long been an honored Tunisian tradition and an impressive infrastructure of modern hotels, restaurants, international airports, tourism offices and information centers.

 

 

Tangier, Casablanca, Marrakesh... just the names of these cities stir a hint of spice in the nostrils. Morocco has been thoroughly mythologised and for good reason. Travellers extol the country's unique living history, its shimmering light and its extraordinary art.

 

 

When Bulgaria ran away with the topsy-turvy capitalist circus, no-one told its people they were swinging without a safety net. But what the visitor encounters now is a country struggling valiantly to adapt and people who remain remarkably hospitable in the face of social and economic chaos. Urban Bulgaria, especially Sofia, is much changed.

 

 

Serbia and Montenegro is bent on rapid reform and consigning to history its associations with despotic rulers, failed socialism and war. Witnessing this transition and rediscovering a region of forgotten beauty, culture and history will reward and surprise even the most jaded traveller.

 

 

The Caribbean harbors a jewel in the Island of Cuba. The tropical Island extends 750 miles (roughly the size of Pennsylvania) and is a beautiful mix of mountain ranges and plains. There are over 200 bays and 289 sun drenched beaches to explore. The main ports are located in the provinces of Cienfuegos, Havana, Manzanillo, Mariel, Matanzas, Nuevitas, and Santiago de Cuba. The mountain ranges include the Sierra Maestra to the East, the Cordillera de los Organos to the West, and the Sierra del Escambray in the central region.

 

 

The white-sand beaches, impressive mountain ranges veined with spectacular rivers and waterfalls, and saltwater lakes teeming with exotic wildlife are just part of the Dominican Republic's appeal. Whether you're looking to party, relax or explore, the Dominican Republic has a lot to offer. Steer a small boat through endless mangrove forests in search of gentle manatees. Spy on lovesick humpback whales in the Bahia de Samana. And once you've had your fill of this exquisite island's natural wonder, get back to civilization and prepare to party.

 

 

A Holiday in Majorca would offer you a wide choice of contrasting resorts. The four main resorts being, the islands capital Palma as well as, Magaluf and Palma Nova, Pollenca and Alducia. Magaluf holidays tend to be the most popular destination, particularly with the slightly younger generation for the numerous cocktail bars and night spots.

 

 

Menorca is just 35 miles long and miles wide with few mostly laid back beach resorts and around 120 beaches, coves, bays, and harbours around the rocky coastline. There are several excellent prehistoric sites and places of historic interest, including grand Menorcan country farmhouses.

 

 

The Costa del Sol stretches along just over 150 kilometres of Mlaga province and is one of Spain's most popular tourist destinations. The area's mild climate is the root attraction that makes it possible to enjoy the beaches and a wide variety of outdoor activities year round.

 

 

The Cape Verde Islands represent virgin territory to many considering an overseas home. Situated due south from the Canaries and recently made more accessible than ever before by new flight routes from Europe. Under Portuguese rule since the 15th Century, the ten islands and eight islets, which make up this interdependent archipelago are beset with beauty in bountiful proportions. Now independent, but reliant on their Portuguese and African roots for governmental support, the islands are entering a period of development in response to new tourist interest. Surrounded by coral reefs, home to hundreds of species of exotic amphibian, the islands have crisp white sand beaches backed with tropical vegetation. Much of the flora is similar to the Canaries but denser. The Cape Verde islands also sport Dragon trees and every type of palm in abundance. The islands also form an important point for migrating tropical birds flying between Africa and South America. Activities are available through water sports to pursuits on the rocky volcanic climbs of the islands’ mountainous areas. All areas of the islands are soaked in rich colour and offer an incredible ambience in one of the best climates in the world.

 

 

 

 

Mexico is a traveller's paradise, crammed with a multitude of opposing identities: desert landscapes, snow-capped volcanoes, ancient ruins, teeming industrialised cities, time-warped colonial towns, glitzy resorts, lonely beaches and a world-beating collection of flora and fauna. This mix of modern and traditional, the clichéd and the surreal, is the key to Mexico's charm, whether your passion is throwing back margaritas, listening to howler monkeys, surfing the Mexican Pipeline, scrambling over Mayan ruins or expanding your Day of the Dead collection of posable skeletons.

 

 

The Costa Blanca, with its wonderful beaches attracts millions of tourists every year. In the north the costa blanca starts with Denia and Javea two wonderful towns at the bottom of a mountain. In the south the costa blanca goes down to Guardamar and Torrevieja. You can basically travel along the Costa Blanca as the carretera national goes all way alongside the coast. Make sure when you come along these beautiful sometimes small villages looking for Costa Blanca Holiday Homes that you have enough time for a stay Enlarged view of costa blanca map There are many attractions alongside the Costa Blanca, some of them specially for tourists like the entertainment park Terra Mitica at Benidorm or the bays of Altea and Calpe. To me the biggest beauty of the Costa Blanca comes from the sea. Its beaches along with its tiny villages give the Costa Blanca its unique attraction.

 

 

The Costa de la Luz (Coast of light) is the western part of the Andalucía coastline that faces out to the Atlantic. The sand is finer and a more golden colour than the neighbouring Costa del Sol. The typical beaches here are more expansive and probably backed by sand dunes and pine trees. This part of the coast has not seen the high-rise hotel development of other areas. The temperatures are slightly milder and the often strong Atlantic winds and waves are favoured by wind surfers and surfboarders alike.

 

 

The Costa Brava is on the Northern coast of Catalonia, extending from Portbou to Blanes. Its range of different scenery is a pleasure to see in all its changing diversity as we move along the coast. Travelling from North to South, we recommend a visit to the magnificent scenery of Cadaqués and the Salvador Dalí house museum at Portlligat; the fortifications at Roses, the Greek and Roman ruins at Empúries, Medes islands (l’Estartit), the mediaeval villages Pals and Peratallada, the botanical gardens at Blanes, Lloret de Mar and Calella de Palafrugell; and, of course, the all of the beaches along the coast. There are numerous activities linked to the Costa Brava. We recommend a visit to Dalí Museum at Figueres and the Cinema Museum at Girona together with a strool round the Old Town, the Jewish Quarter and the cathedral in Girona.

 

 

The Costa Almeria is as varied as any of the Spanish Coasts. The coast is completely unspoilt. To the east of Almeria we find the rugged and desolate coast of the Cabo de Gata - Nijar natural park. This is an arid desert landscape and the annual rainfall here is less than 200mm. It is sparsely populated, few villages and a very low population density. Visitors feel a sense of exploration here as many of the coves can only be reached on foot. This area is particularly popular with nature lovers and back-packers. The most popular coastal village is San José.

 

 

The Algarve in the south of Portugal is a destination for leisure and excellent holidays: From east to west you can find the best beaches of golden sand and crystal clear “Mediterranean” waters. In the Algarve, you can find the best and most varied golf courses in Europe, which blend perfectly with their environment and provide some great golfing experience. Wining and dining in the Algarve is unforgettable and the fresh fish and seafood which go straight from the sea to the table make our restaurants some of the best in the world. The hot Algarve nights can be packed with entertainment or just spent enjoying the moonlight in an open-air café.

 

 

Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. With spring temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, Costa de Lisboa, on the southwestern coast, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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