June 19, 2010
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Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve in France – European Grand Canyon Updated: March 26, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in 1980 when the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve was first established in France. This beautiful and awe-inspiring destination offers a unique Mediterranean experience. The gorges themselves are home to a number of important […]
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Categories: France, Nature
June 18, 2010
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Grand Canyon of Verdon in France – the biggest canyon in Europe Updated: April 26, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting France, there is just so many different things that you can see and do, which will keep you busy for days. While many people choose to visit Paris as […]
Tags: 20m, canyon, castellane, eastern-france, france, french-riviera, gorge, gorges-du-verdon, grand-canyon, grand-canyon-du-verdon, inflatable-boats, kayaks, kilometers, lac-de-sainte-croix, limestone-walls, moustiers-sainte-marie, multi-pitch, nature, pillars, ravine, rock-climbers, sainte-croix-du-verdon, technical-nature, verdon, verdon-gorge
Categories: France, Nature
June 17, 2010
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Mercantour National Park in France Updated: January 6, 2020 | By Claire | More Mercantour National Park is located on the southern ends of Alps, in France, at the borders with Italy. It covers an area of 685 square kilometres. Most of the territory lies at an altitude ranging from 1800 meters above sea level. […]
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Categories: France, Nature
June 15, 2010
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Coto de Doñana National Park – a unique biodiversity in Europe | Spain Updated: March 30, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More It was back in 1969 when the Doñana National Park was first established. For the centuries leading up to its establishment, the region was most commonly used as a hunting grounds by […]
Tags: amphibian, coto-de-donana, fish, mammal, national-park, nature, spain, unesco-world-heritage-site
Categories: Nature, Spain
June 14, 2010
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Lake Prespa in Greece (partialy in Albania and Macedonia) Updated: April 25, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Located in the southeastern portion of Europe, along the border of Albania, Greece as well as Macedonia, you will find the twin lakes known as Lake Prespa. Situated 853 meters above sea level, the Great Prespa […]
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Categories: Greece, Nature
June 13, 2010
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Vikos Gorge in Greece – one of the deepest canyons in Greece Updated: January 6, 2020 | By Claire | More Vikos Gorge lies at the north-western part of Greece, in the Pindos mountains. It belongs to the deepest canyons in Europe. Vikos Gorge is 20 km long and 400 m wide but at some […]
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Categories: Greece, Nature
June 12, 2010
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Mount Giona – one of the tallest mountains in Greece Updated: July 11, 2020 | By Claire | More In central Greece you will find the majestic Mount Giona. Since the days of antiquity, it has been known locally simply as Aselinon Oros. It is considered to be the tallest mountain to the south of […]
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Categories: Greece, Nature
June 11, 2010
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Diros Caves – one of the most important natural sites in Greece Updated: March 29, 2020 | By Claire | More The Diros Caves are a parent caves which can be found just outside of Pyrgos Dirou. These caves were extensively explored by Ioannis and Anna Petrochilos back in the 1950s as a result of […]
Tags: alepotripa, cave, diros-caves, greece, laconia, natural-attraction-in-greece, nature, pyrgos-dirou, vlichada
Categories: Greece, Nature
June 10, 2010
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Samaria Gorge in Crete – one of the longest gorges in Europe Updated: May 28, 2020 | By Claire | More In the westernmost portion of Crete, you will find the majestic and picturesque Samaria Gorge. It is perhaps the most popular geological site within the island. The gorge itself is located within the White […]
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Categories: Greece, Nature
June 9, 2010
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Tropical Islands – Europe’s Largest Tropical Holiday World located near Berlin, Germany Updated: September 2, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Aquapark, which is never closed! Capacity of over 6600 people! Its dome is so high that it could hide the Statue of Liberty, and is so long to hide lying Eiffel Tower! Does […]
Tags: aquapark, berlin, fun-games, overnight-stays, palm-trees, sandy-beaches, saunas, tropical-beach, tropical-holiday, tropical-island, tropical-islands, tropical-paradise, tropical-park, water-slides
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