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Kayaking destinations of Europe

Here are some wonderful must-go kayaking destinations of Europe.

Anglesey and Brittany, United Kingdom

Apart from being known for providing wonderful kayaking experience to the travelers, they are also very famous for their wealth mouth-watering seafoods. You can reach there by car. Both of them are really incredible places to spend your vacation with your dearest and nearest ones in sheer tranquility.

Shetland, United Kingdom

This is one of the most popular kayaking destinations of Europe and preferred by the kayaking fans. The comfortable weather makes it possible for the kayaking lovers to treat their passion for kayaking at any time of the year. The place is naturally sculptured by exotic sea cliffs along with small calm beaches and quiet sea caves which occasionally get lightened by the sun beams.

Sardinia, Italy

Close to La Maddalena and Paula, this archipelago or group of islands is famous for its sea-worn granite landscape.

Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom

This is another archipelago favored by the kayaking fans for its soothing climate. An expedition to these serene islands can be done throughout the year.

Isles of Man, United Kingdom

Situated in the northern part of Irish Sea, the isles lie close to the famous British Isles. This is one of the most chosen kayaking destinations within an archipelago.

Lofoten Islands, Norway

Norway’s Lofoten Islands are another archipelago loved by many travelers. Moving away from the closeness of British Islands, the archipelago of Lofoten is renowned for its mountainous landscape and inlets. Whether interested in kayaking or rock climbing, you can surely explore Lofoten Islands and pamper your interest.

The isles of Islay and Jura, United Kingdom

The isles of Islay and Jura are Scotland’s best kayaking destinations. The remote sea beaches of white sands have made the isles a romantic kayaking destination.

Shores of Croatia

The rugged Croatia shores are famous for offering sheer solitude. You can surely travel around steep and barely populated Croatia shores and enjoy the expedition. Dense pine woods, limestone cliffs and glorious view of Dubrovnik are the most preferred points of attractions of the shores of Croatia.

So what are you waiting for? Plan for an exclusive tour to explore the beauty of European shores this holiday and coddle your love for kayaking.

Author’s Bio: Jonny Pean enjoys travel to far-off and exotic places. He writes article in various blogs and forums.

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Filicudi, Aeolian Islands, Sicily, Italy by Ghost-in-the-Shell

The beaches spread out throughout the island are pebble beaches rather than sand and while the main beach is the most readily accessible, many people prefer the secluded locations of the other beaches around the island. However, in order to get to the other beaches on Filicudi, you will have to cross sharp jagged rocks.

The island itself has been inhabited since prehistoric times. Just outside of town, along the man road that crosses the island you will find the archeological site of a Bronze Age settlement that was discovered on the island. The settlement was only discovered back in the 1950s and there are still regular digs going on in the area today.

Filicudi and Alicudi islands, Sicily, Italy by Tore Urnes

For those who want to get a true view of the surround waters and islands around Filicudi, you will need to put on some good shoes and make your way to the heart of the island where you will find Fossa dei Felci. The peak is situated 774 meters above sea level and from there you can see forever in all directions. The views at the peak are nothing less than extraordinary and if you are up to it, you simply have to spend the day trekking to the top.

An interesting place to visit on Filicudi is the Grotta del Bue Marino which up until the 1960s was inhabited by seals. Unfortunately the seals no longer live in the cave which makes visiting it a little easier. The nearby Cane Reef is also a popular attraction around the northwestern part of the island.

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Serra de Tramuntana, Majorca, Spain by Antoni Sureda

The tallest point in the Serra de Tramuntana can be found at the Puig Major which is situated more than 1445 meters above sea level. Not only is it the tallest point in the mountain range, but is also the tallest point in the entire Balearic Islands archipelago. The second tallest point which stands at 1364 meters above sea level is that of Puig de Massanella.

It is interesting to point out that the climate upon the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range is significantly different than that of the rest of the island of Majorca. On an average, the vast majority of the island receives less than 400 millimeters of rain per year. However, as much as 1500 millimetres of rain are received a year within the Serra de Tramuntana Mountains. As a result, the mounds also play an important role in ensuring that the island has sufficient drinking water. It is also the only point on the island which receives snow during wintertime.

Coastline of Serra de Tramuntana, Majorca, Spain by waterborough / Public domain license

Due to the fact that the entire mountain range is a UNESCO designated site, it is also protected and is utilized as a nature reserve in order to prevent the further deforestation of the island and ensure that many of the rare and endangered species that call the island home, continue to do so for many more centuries to come.

The picturesque beauty of the Serra de Tramuntana is one of the main reasons why countless people make their way up into the mountains. From many of the viewing positions along the sides of mountain, anyone is afforded some of the finest views of the entire Balearic Islands archipelago. Needless to say, the awe-inspiring views have inspired countless people over the centuries.

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The economy of United Kingdom belongs to the largest in Europe and is increasingly focused on services, although it also maintains high technology and other industrial sectors. City of London is a world center of financial services.

United Kingdom as the birthplace of the industrial revolution gave the world many great scientists and engineers including Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin. The father of modern economics, Adam Smith was a Scot. In English literature there are endless number of poets, dramatists, essayists and novelists from Geoffrey Chaucer through Shakespeare and his contemporaries to a wide range of modern writers, for example. J. K. Rowling or a Nobel Prize holder Doris Lessing.

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Malta, officially the Republic of Malta, is a Mediterranean nation, which for centuries was influenced by Roman, Arab and British culture. We can find a large minority of foreigners, most of which are represented by the British. Most inhabitants live on Malta‘s main island in the cities. Almost all the people belong to the Roman Catholic Church. On the island there are over 360 churches and at every step you can meet monks or nuns. Catholicism plays an important part of Maltese life.

The most important source of income in Malta is tourism, which also employs a third of the population. Malta and nearby islands to visit for over a million tourists a year. Tourism is therefore 35% of the gross domestic product. Malta has no own sources of raw materials, and is dependent on imports. Agriculture is concentrated on the island of Gozo, where we find more greenery and better conditions for growing wheat, barley, potatoes, legumes, vegetables, citrus fruit and grapes. In the summer season, vegetables need to be imported, because there is a very dry climate. Industrial production is focused on engineering products, electronics, shipbuilding and ship repair and textiles.

Malta is known for its numerous and well-preserved monuments from the times of megalithic culture. This leads to the assertion that this developed culture lived on the island already between 4000 to 2500 BC. Then the island had many different cultures: the Phoenicians, Carthage, Rome, Byzantium, Arabs, Normans, kings of Castile, Johannes and Napoleon. During the world wars, Malta became an important base for the British forces in the Mediterranean Sea. Malta gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1964, became a republic in 1974 and in 2004 became a member of the European Union.

The Maltese archipelago acts on the map as the small grains in the Mediterranean Sea, and yet form an important bridge between Europe and Africa. The Maltese archipelago is essentially a remnant of the connection between Sicily and North Africa coast, which was aborted in the late Tertiary. Malta is only 90 km away from Sicily and 200 km from Tunisia.

The islands are almost without vegetation, but Malta is interesting anyway. Indeed, the mythical Odysseus reportedly stuck here for seven long years. It is a paradise for divers and water sports enthusiasts, history and art lovers and you can enjoy here good food, drink and social life as well.

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