Showing posts with label island. Show all posts
Showing posts with label island. Show all posts

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Over the years, many rich people were the owners of the island, Gaiola, but back when each of them perceived series of unfortunate accidents.

Each of these beautiful island owned, Gaiola, mysteriously caught in a lot of bad events after the purchase of the island, at first glance, Italian paradise. Besides irritating glance it seems that the island is nothing similar.

This island is damn bleak. Nowadays Gaiola, which is less than 30 meters from Naples (Napoli) bay is empty, abandoned and alone. This island is so special because of its unusual shape, in fact, it consists of two smaller islands, which are connected by a stone bridge existed. On both these islands there is a lonely cottage.

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Gaiola island was made by a few rich owners who lived through various accidents. Around 1920, the former owner Hans Swiss Brown was found dead and wrapped in a blanket. Soon your wife drowned in the sea. The next owner, German Otto Grunback, died of heart attack while staying at the villa.

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GaiolaIsland, Naples, Italy

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GaiolaIsland, Naples, Italy

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This island for a short time was the property of Gianni Agnelli, who suffered the death of many relatives including his son commits suecide and his grandson Umberto die rare form of cancer at the age of 33. At the other owner, Paul Getty, after purchasing this island he got his grandsons kidnapped. The last owner of the island was Gianpasquale Grappone was driven to bankruptcy in jail after his insurance.

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GaiolaIsland, Naples, Italy

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GaiolaIsland, Naples, Italy

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Gaiola island now belongs to the Campania region. And now there is a brave man who fancy the new owner of this so-called damn island?

GaiolaIsland, Naples, Italy

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GaiolaIsland, Naples, Italy

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GaiolaIsland, Naples, Italy

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GaiolaIsland, Naples, Italy

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Not far from the coast of Sicily, there is a small, beautiful island of Favignana, the extraordinary beauty, crystal clear waters and interesting history is hidden. Known as similar to a characteristic shape of the coast such as butterfly wings, and it is the largest in Italy Aegadian Islands. Favignana Aegusa Alias ​​is the largest, then comes Levanzo Alias ​​Phorbantia and mallest Marettimo.

The stripped landscapes conceal ancient mysteries thousands of years old, and the sea around one of the largest schools of fish in the Mediterranean.

The Blue Sea Waters

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The beaches here are poor with sand, and those which should be to use the water to go through the rocks and you want to give the crystal clear waters of Favignana. The Cala Rossa beach is here and it is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

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The coast is rich in cave systems, the houses of the first people were in Favignana and used them as a shelter form the pirate attacks. In some of them there are still drawings of Paleolithic.

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Sunrise over island

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view of Favignana Town

Favignana is the island of contrasts. In the city center there is a prison with many Italian clubs. This tradition is kept used from the time of the ancient Romans, as the remotest islands were used as a prison.

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Night Street in Favignana

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Castle of Santa Caterina

About the city are the ruins of the castle of Santa Caterina, built by the Arabs, then added Normand People, and the kings of the Bourbon dynasty used as a prison. Today it is just ruins, remembering the eventful history of the island of Favignana are.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Little paradise on earth belongs to the group of the Canary Islands. Tenerife is a Spanish island in the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of Africa. It is known the largest and best Canary from the islands.

Tenerife is a volcanic island that are created and modified by successive eruptions throughout its existence. The oldest mountain range in Tenerife rose in the Atlantic Ocean as a result of volcanic eruptions that produced 12 million years ago the island. The capital of Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, is also the capital of the Canary Islands. Population of 906 854 inhabitants Tenerife.

Below you can see some great photos of Tenerife that will take your breath away.

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Tenerife is known internationally as the "Island of Eternal Spring". The island is on the same latitude as the Sahara, and throughout the year is characteristic of warm climate. , In winter, the temperature is 20 to 22 degrees Celsius, in summer from 26 to 28

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In spite of its small area of ​​Tenerife has a remarkable ecological diversity as a result of the characteristic conditions of the island. This is an island with a rich and diverse flora of the appropriate manner in which around 1,400 plant species. The same can be said for the fauna, the island is rich with over 400 species of fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, turtles, dolphins and whales.

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Bled Island is a lake in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. Bled Iceland is the only island in Slovenia. Located in Lake Bled near the town of Bled. The lake is in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. This place is one of the most popular attractions in Slovenia. Lake Bled from the capital Ljubljana is 55 km away.

If you can escape the noise of a big city and relax in some peaceful and amazing place, as we propose to want to go to the Bled island. There tourists can in the breathtaking scenery, enjoy beautiful mountains and breathtaking forests. Also there tourist can enjoy in the clear water and fresh air. Is Below are some great pictures from there, will blow your mind and are gonna make you to see them to visit.

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The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origin. The length of the lake is 2,120 m (6,960 ft) and a width of 1380 m (4530 ft). The maximum depth is 30.6 m (100 ft). Lake Bled is located in a picturesque setting, surrounded by beautiful mountains and forests, which depending on the season a special beauty.

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 BledLake, Slovenia

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As mentioned Bled Iceland is the only island in Slovenia. It is a very small island, and it has several buildings wrom which the most important is the church, which is dedicated to the Assumption. The church was built in the late 17th century. The church is decorated with beautiful Gothic frescoes. The church has a tower 52 meters high. If you want to go to church, have to climb through Baroque stairway consists of 98 stone steps

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Saturday, January 16, 2016

If you feel something special there is a goal to fulfill your wishes. Go to Italy, but you can visit the island of Capri, where all tourists remain amazed.

Capri you will dazzle with the most incredible things that are offered. Island begins with beauty, uniqueness, charm, warmth and subtlety. In just one visit you will really amazed.

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Mediterranean island is known for its rich history and amazing architectural structures known. This island is in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the territory of Italy. Capri is stretching on the south side of the Gulf of Naples in . the Campania Region The atmosphere there is really amazing The crystal clear sea, beaches and stunning architecture are part of the greatest landscapes It is a mountainous island, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea The island has two towns -.... Capri and Anacapri Capri is a small but relatively expensive city. It was a Greek colony of emperor in the early years of the Romanian Kingdom. Over the years, until today many famous kings and emperors lived on Capri.. The island told a million different stories and for this reason, to visit one of today's most exciting places

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Capri offers beautiful views of the deep blue sea, the Ever have seen. Beautiful aromas of lemon blossoms and lush vegetation thrives because most of the island is rocky and also because of the mild climate. There is lush vegetation and a large number of hotels and beautiful beaches. 100 year old lighthouse "Faro Punta Carena Anacapri" is, and built in Capri. It is the second most powerful lighthouse in Italy. This destination also has twelve churches, seven museums and numerous attractions. The Capri is one of the most expensive cities confirms the fact that most businesses especially designer clothes , shoes and bags. The hotels are expensive, even out of season.

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Monday, January 4, 2016

Greece has amazing natural beauty, but it is known for its beaches, which can not be indifferent to most would-known worldwide. It has a pristine, rich, proud and a different culture. Greece is also a popular tourist destination, a place of chosen by many tourists from around the world. 227 inhabited islands are surrounded by crystal clear water, untouched nature and beaches with global quality. Pleasure, relaxation and crazy parties are guaranteed.

The volcanic sands and stunning scenery make the Greek island of Santorini most appreciated resting place. Santorini is one of the most expensive tourist destinations not only in Greece, but also beyond. Its spectacular beauty, along with the vibrant nightlife, the island makes it one of the major tourist attractions in Europe.

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If you want to visit to Greece, we encourage you to visit Santorini. It is the most famous and most visited tourist island in Greece. Santorini is an island of volcanic causes, the place with beautiful scenery and certain beaches of white, red, gray and black sand. It belongs to the Cyclades group of islands. Lava destroyed much of the history of this piece of land, but formed on the other side a number of fascinating craters and rocks. Despite the fantastic beaches, the island is also known for the beautiful architecture.

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Santorini is also known as Thira, is an island in the shape of the letter C and, together with the surrounding islands has an area of ​​90.6 square kilometers. This view of Santorini is the contribution to the major volcanic eruption, the place a long time ago and destroyed the Minoan civilization of Crete, the surface of the smaller islands that are around Santorini 15 square kilometers, and they are:. Aspronizi, Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni and Thirasia Fira, the capital of the island is on the top of a hill. . From a distance it looks like the mountain is covered with snow, but if you look closely, that white and pastel-colored houses are.

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