Mediterranean Islands Travel
Mediterranean Islands Overview
Though technically a part of the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea is considered a practically separate body of water. Enclosed completely by land, this sea nests more than 20 islands. The climate here is generally pleasant with dry and hot summers and mild winter with occasional storm and rain. The place is a pleasant combination of culture, sights and cuisines. One of the most popular tourist destinations, this place is frequented by more than a third of the world’s tourists.
Mediterranean Islands Main Attractions
The three largest Mediterranean islands are Sicily, Cyprus and Sardinia. The other popular island found in this region are Maltese islands, Corsica, Rhodes, Corfu, Crete (off the tip of Greece), Lampedusa, the Balearic islands and many other small islands in the vicinity of Greece. Sicily, Corsica and Crete though form the there major Mediterranean islands.
Sicily (in Italy) is popular for its beautiful landscape, loads of historical and traditional background, archaeological sightseeing from Greek, Norman and Roman periods, its baroque art and architecture and not to forget the azure ocean. Crete (in Greece), similarly, with its dazzling blue sea, Minoan, Venetian and Roman monuments, archaeological sites, high mountains, traditional villages and excellent museums is an equally popular island. Corsica (in France) is also outstanding with its scenic beaches and good infrastructure. There are train routes that cover the beaches as well as the mountains. The Maltese islands are known for their native handicrafts while the Corfu islands are majorly known for their architecture and splendid renaissance setting.
Mediterranean Islands Activities
The Mediterranean islands offer a variety of activities which range from mountain cycling, biking, snorkeling, to holiday reading in the most isolated and natural environment. Corfu offers you to stay in the actual house where Lawrence Durrell stayed and wrote Prospero's Cell.
Mediterranean Islands Accommodation & Dining
Mediterranean islands offer plenty of hotels and beach resorts to accommodate the innumerable visitors throughout the year. Interestingly, staying in Mediterranean island is not even too expensive contrary to the general notion. The luxury hotels here are also worth the price with an abundance of recreational activities. The Mediterranean diet is quite healthy and includes a lot of olive oil, fish and fresh vegetables. The different islands though offer different kind of cuisine depending on the historical background, climate and agricultural tradition.
Mediterranean Islands Shopping & Nightlife
The Mediterranean islands boast of a vibrant nightlife. The old town of Kekyra in Corfu islands focusses on hip and cosmopolitan. The place is crammed with shops, nightclubs and tavernas. Fira in Santorini islands is popular for its all-night extravaganza. Similarly the Abaco bar in the Baleraic islands is something that should not be missed! Similarly Cyprus boasts of the Ayia Napa town where party is the food for thought for all ages.
Getting To & Around Mediterranean Islands
The Mediterranean Islands can be reached by air and also by sea. Ferry boats are quite a popular mode of transportation to these places. Some of these also have land routes by way of cabs and private buses. To travel in these places, renting a car is the best option though.
