Best of European Union » coast http://www.best-of-european-union.eu Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Costa del Sol – three hundred days of sunshine a year | Spain http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/10/13/costa-del-sol-three-hundred-days-of-sunshine-a-year-spain/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/10/13/costa-del-sol-three-hundred-days-of-sunshine-a-year-spain/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:16:00 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=5124 One of the most visited areas in the southern Spanish Andalusia is certainly Costa del Sol (Suuny Coast). It stretches from the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada to the Gibraltar and continue with the Costa de la Luz. Costa del Sol is about 300 kilometres long and is rightly proud of its name and […]

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]]> One of the most visited areas in the southern Spanish Andalusia is certainly Costa del Sol (Suuny Coast). It stretches from the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada to the Gibraltar and continue with the Costa de la Luz. Costa del Sol is about 300 kilometres long and is rightly proud of its name and boasts at least three hundred days of sunshine a year.

The constant sunny weather is almost guaranteed here. There is subtropical Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 18 °C and average summer temperatures above 30 °C. Tourism started to develop here in this area in the 60′s of the 20th century. Until then there were just small fishing villages on the coast with the quiet life.

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Costa del Sol is still relatively sparsely populated in comparison with northern parts of the coast, such as Costa Brava or so. In addition to a wide range of accommodation there is also a wide range of entertainment and shopping options. You can taste the famous Spanish cuisine and meet with the locals who are very friendly.

The area features the long beautiful beaches, many of which have previously received the Blue flag of the European Union, which proves their high quality. These beaches boast not only for its cleanliness and grooming, but also a high quality of services. Costa del Sol consists of a large number of large and small beaches, most of which has a gentle access to the sea, which is especially appreciated by families with children. Swimming is offered in a crystal clean and warm Mediterranean sea, whose waves are also ideal for various water sports. It is a popular destination for the lovers of windsurfing, kiting, water skiing or riding on water scooters.

Costa del Sol is an ideal place to spend quality holiday full of sun. In addition to great swimming in the sea and sunbathing on the beaches here you can also find beautiful landscapes and many historically significant places. Top cities worth a visit are Malaga, Seville, Granada, Cordoba, Torremolinos, or resorts like Benalmadena, Fuengirola and last but not least is Gibraltar. Costa del Sol is also very close to African continent, it is not a problem to get for example to Morocco.


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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/10/13/costa-del-sol-three-hundred-days-of-sunshine-a-year-spain/feed/ 2 Tossa de Mar – one of the most popular resorts on the Costa Brava in Spain http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/05/05/tossa-de-mar-one-of-the-most-popular-resorts-on-the-costa-brava-in-spain/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/05/05/tossa-de-mar-one-of-the-most-popular-resorts-on-the-costa-brava-in-spain/#comments Thu, 05 May 2011 18:18:42 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=3656 One of the most popular resorts on the Costa Brava in Spain is Tossa de Mar with more than 5000 inhabitants. This former fishing village began to develop in the 90′s of the 20th century and today offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. The town boasts a rich history, which is proved by the numerous […]

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]]> One of the most popular resorts on the Costa Brava in Spain is Tossa de Mar with more than 5000 inhabitants. This former fishing village began to develop in the 90′s of the 20th century and today offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. The town boasts a rich history, which is proved by the numerous monuments, including the remains of the castle and fortifications.


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The old city center of Tossa de Mar offers a network of narrow streets and its most important monuments include the Church of San Vicente. You also should visit a local gallery and city museum. Along the coast you can find the beaches like Gran Playa, El Codolar and La Baume, offering a complete tourist service. At sea you can enjoy a variety of water sports, such as the diving, sailing, surfing, water skiing or scooters. Along the coast there in a pretty nice promenade with shops and souvenir shops, clothing, jewelry and ceramics. Hotels in Tossa de Mar offer a large hotel complexes, but you will find also the camping here.


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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/05/05/tossa-de-mar-one-of-the-most-popular-resorts-on-the-costa-brava-in-spain/feed/ 0 Portoferraio – the largest and capital city of the Italian island of Elba http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/04/10/portoferraio-the-largest-and-capital-city-of-the-italian-island-of-elba/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/04/10/portoferraio-the-largest-and-capital-city-of-the-italian-island-of-elba/#comments Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:47:28 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=2819 Portoferraio is the largest and capital city of the Italian island of Elba. It lies on the northern coast of the island, about 25km from the mainland. In 2010 it has about 12,000 inhabitants. There is a large port and many monuments from the 16th century. The old port was already used by Etruscans. At […]

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]]> Portoferraio is the largest and capital city of the Italian island of Elba. It lies on the northern coast of the island, about 25km from the mainland. In 2010 it has about 12,000 inhabitants. There is a large port and many monuments from the 16th century. The old port was already used by Etruscans. At the modern waterfront you can visit any of the restaurants, cafes and pizzerias. You should not forget to taste the local seafood specialties, and traditional seafood dishes. At each step there is a small shop with souvenirs and craftwork.

In the city you can walk through the narrow cobbled streets full of stairs and steps. Portoferraio is also known for its numerous old churches. Since the city was reconstructed in 1548 in a military style, its main attractions are fortresses Stella, Falcone and Bastion della Linguella. Another interesting sights are the Church of Reverend Mercy and Napoleon’s museum. In the old city there is also one the residences of Napoleon. If you rent a car or a motorcycle in Portoferraio, you can take a circuit around the island and visit some of the most interesting places, including hidden and remote beaches. Portoferraio has good ferry connections with Livorno, Piombino and with many other islands of the Tuscan archipelago.

In the area of ​​Portoferraio there are one of the most popular beaches for scuba diving. However the whole island of Elba is actually a paradise for divers. Therefore you can find almost everywhere a dive shop, where you can add an oxygen or rent diving equipment. Even if you have no experience with diving and would like to try it, you can subscribe to any of the courses in the local diving schools. The local beach has a gentle declivity towards the sea, which is especially appreciated by families with small children and less able-bodied swimmers. Swimming is allowed in the crystal clear water of the Ligurian Sea.

You can try out a variety of water sports such as windsurfing, paragliding, water skiing, scooters and pedal boats. The port city of Portoferraio is also an ideal place for sailing, there are regularly held international sailing races.

Not surprisingly, Portoferraio fascinated visitors since the Middle Ages, however the increasing number of tourists is the only disadvantage of this great island.


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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2011/04/10/portoferraio-the-largest-and-capital-city-of-the-italian-island-of-elba/feed/ 0 Amalfi Coast – the most beautiful coast in Italy http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/12/02/the-spectacular-amalfi-coast-in-campania-italy/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/12/02/the-spectacular-amalfi-coast-in-campania-italy/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:17:44 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=1476 Amalfitana Coast is located in the southern part of the Sorrento peninsula in Campania, Italy. The area attracts lots of tourists with hills rising from the beautiful beaches. From their peaks, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views. At the slopes of the peaks there are located several romantic towns and villages (Amalfi, Positano, Maiori, Atrani, […]

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]]> Amalfitana Coast is located in the southern part of the Sorrento peninsula in Campania, Italy. The area attracts lots of tourists with hills rising from the beautiful beaches. From their peaks, you can enjoy spectacular panoramic views. At the slopes of the peaks there are located several romantic towns and villages (Amalfi, Positano, Maiori, Atrani, Minori, Ravello, Furore, Praiano, Conca dei Marini, Scala, Tramonti, Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Agerola).

Amalfitana Coast has been inhabited since the early Middle Ages. There are many cities with important architectural monuments and works of art. The local people adapted to the terrain variety (the terraced vineyards, orchards in the valleys). The largest center of Amalfitana Coast is the historic town of Amalfi. The main monument is The Dome from 10th century. Another popular place is the village of Positano and Ravello romantic village with its beautiful gardens. Since 1997, Amalfitana Coast is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.


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]]> http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/12/02/the-spectacular-amalfi-coast-in-campania-italy/feed/ 0 Cliffs of Moher – one of the most popular destinations in Ireland http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/08/cliffs-of-moher-west-coast-of-ireland/ http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/2010/07/08/cliffs-of-moher-west-coast-of-ireland/#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:05:00 +0000 Julius http://www.best-of-european-union.eu/?p=732 You can find wonders located throughout Ireland but perhaps one of the more famous destinations is that of the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs start at Hag’s Head where they tower over the Atlantic Ocean at an average height of 120 meters above sea level. The highest point along the cliffs can be found near […]

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]]> You can find wonders located throughout Ireland but perhaps one of the more famous destinations is that of the Cliffs of Moher. The cliffs start at Hag’s Head where they tower over the Atlantic Ocean at an average height of 120 meters above sea level. The highest point along the cliffs can be found near the O’Brien’s Tower where they rise up to 214 meters above sea level. The popularity of the Cliffs of Moher is so great that they attract more then a million visitors every single year.

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