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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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Area of Gennargentu National Park includes Gennargentu mountain that is mainly represented as the largest mountain complex in Sardinia, which peaks reach maximum heights of up to 1834 m above sea level (Punta La Marmora). During the brightest days you can see the entire coast of the island from those peaks. Other highest peaks of the mountain are Bruncu Spina (1.828m), Punta Florisa (1.822m), Punta Paolina (1.792m), Punta Erba Irdes (1.703m), Bruncu Allasu (1.701m), Monte Iscudu (1.676m) and Monte Spada (1.595m).

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Gennargentu mountains are connected to the mountains della Barbagia and extends to the sea where forms the bay of the Golfo di Orosei, wildest place over the Mediterranean.

The original idea of ​​establishing a national park in this area relates to people rather than nature itself. Recent local research has indicated that the area starts to slowly deteriorate and devastate and there was a noticeable decline in population. Unemployment also reached alarming values, the traditional sources of livelihood are dying and lack of employment alternatives.

Already in 1962 a plan to restore Sardinia was established, knowing that this exceptional region contains all the elements that clearly indicate the specific nature: richness of vegetation, flora, fauna, strong traditional economy (grazing) and also a very important historical and cultural aspects.

The climate of the national park is Mediterranean, with rainfall mainly concentrated in autumn, winter and spring. The higher mountain areas are characterized by a cool Mediterranean climate, which contributed to the maintenance of a typical high mountain vegetation. The snowfalls are frequent during the winter season but the length and thickness of snow cover is low.

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Elba is located between Liguria Sea and Tyrrhenian Sea and is often called as The Pearl of the Tuscan Archipelago.

Elba offers wonderful natural sceneries and beautiful mountains. Sandy beaches are very popular here and many tourists prefer to visit Portoferraio for its National Park activities. The island of Elba is about 150km long and covers the area of 224 km2. The Monte Cappane – the highest mountain on Elba (1019m) is very popular for hiking and it is also called “roof of the Tuscan Archipelago”.

Since Portoferraio has the historical value, many scholars are doing research in the island. About thirty thousand people are living in this island and about eleven thousand persons are staying in Portoferraio city. On Elba you can find lots of monuments.

You can enjoy here the sunbathing, fishing, the pirate ship battle, hiking, visiting Napoleon’s palace (Napoleon was here in exile as governor), or even sitting in pubs and tasting excellent local cuisine.

Regular boat services are available from Piombino. Our tip is to rent a boat and discover the coast of Elba where you can find lots of unknown and empty wonderful beaches.

Tourists visiting Italy should not miss to visit Elba, as we think it is one of few places, which have to be visited, at least once in a life.

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