Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Capo Sant’Andrea on Elba, Italy beach.

A narrow and tortuous road descends towards the sea, with a few houses surrounded by thriving and unspoilt nature... In Capo Sant’Andrea, the chestnut trees sweep right down almost to the coastline, a sign of the perfect combination of sea and mountains. This should not be surprising, as the area is located right at the feet of the highest mountains on Elba: Monte Capanne, Monte Cote and Monte Giove. Where the road ends is a beach with very fine sand and a small docking area with fishermen’s rowing boats. The scenery is beautiful: the water is so clear the seabed can be seen even in the deepest parts. At the sides of this splendid beach, a pathway dug out of the rocks leads to some rocks which are unique in the world; not the usual seaside rocks, but dunes in unusual shapes formed by orthoclase crystals set in granite magma which solidified seven million years ago – an ideal place to sunbathe in an almost lunar atmosphere.

 
Much can be said about Capo Sant’Andrea. Not by chance was it chosen as a settlement by the Etruscans; its geographical conformation and unique granite rocks provide good protection against attacks, defending from the wind off the sea, and are both a gateway to the Tyrrhenian and at the same time a refuge. These illustrious ancestors of ours came to Capo Sant’Andrea, which was then covered in forest and rich in water, to work the iron extracted in the eastern part of the island, as the abundance of wood enabled the furnaces to be properly and safely stoked. Even today, searching among the vines and shrubs, away from the tourist trail, one can still find traces of “skimming”, residues of the fusion process used by the Etruscans to purify iron. Later on, the Romans came across the sea, as proven by the discovery of two wrecks in Capo Sant’Andrea itself, from among the many which surely perished. The first of these two wrecks is right on the tip, at a depth of about 10 metres, and the second is about 45 metres below sea level. Many of the items found in the waters around Capo Sant’Andrea can now be admired in the small but interesting archaeological museum in Marciana.

Its Link ---------> http://www.elba.org/en/cosa-vedere/capo-sant-andrea.php

Hotel Ilio: rooms, restaurant, garden, honeymoon and...
What is a Boutique Hotel? This is the term used to describe hotels with their own charm, often small but with their own recognisable personality. They have an extraordinary mix of beauty and harmony in the natural or artistic environment of their surrounds, and this can also be seen in the smallest details and utilities.
This attractive balance, which is based around the concept of hospitality, is difficult to achieve, but the result is these enchanting hotels, where your stay becomes a special moment.

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Flamenco Beach, Resort Condo Hotel

Welcome to "Isla Bonita" Culebra

Culebra (pron. koo-LAI-brah) is one of the last undiscovered gems of the Caribbean, a magic isle surrounded by untouched coral reefs and ringed with deserted, powdery-white beaches. It lies approximately seventeen miles east of Puerto Rico and twelve miles west of Saint Thomas. With much of its adjoining reefs protected as a wildlife preserve by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the pristine beauty awaits a selected lucky few.

This small island populated by about 2,800 friendly people is part of Puerto Rico, with easy accessibility from any part of the United States and similar currency, but without the crowds of San Juan. You will find an atmosphere of people saying hello to each other and old ways of picking up hitchhikers and leaving doors unlocked, rarely seen in other places.

Swim, snorkel or scuba in crystal-clear waters, explore rare flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world. The magic island paradise you have dreamed about is waiting for you on Culebra. 

Its Link ---------> http://flamencobeachresortculebra.com/

Puerto Rico, officially known as the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico), is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.
Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide, making it the smallest island of the Greater Antilles. Puerto Rico (Spanish for "rich port") cosists of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and several islands: Vieques, Culebra, Mona and numerous islets. 

 Explore Puerto Rico

Whatever your idea of paradise may be you'll find it in Puerto Rico. Discover its past and present as you explore its 78 municipalities, the island of Culebra and Vieques. The list below is sorted in alphabetical order. You may also access the list of cities in Puerto Rico by region.

Map of Puerto Rico's Municipalities



After that, enjoy these beautiful environment about the beach.





Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel, Unawatuna Beach.

Photos of Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel, Unawatuna 

The Nor Lanka Hotel is located in the heart of Unawatuna where guests enjoy superb rooms and a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere only 2 minutes away from the beach and the cute Unawatuna village with shops and a nice selection of restaurants and bars.

Our Nor Lanka Hotel stands for dedicated family hospitality at International standards with modern, clean and spacious rooms, clean and all immaculate to ensure an amazing time right on wonderful Unawatuna Beach.

Its link -------> http://www.norlanka.com/


The story of the Nor Lanka Hotel in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka

The Nor Lanka Hotel has been built by the family of Anoma and Helge Kallman who combine the exceptional beauty and talents of Sri Lankan and Norwegian culture.

You can see more about it, just click on it. Watch its beautiful photos and know about their culture. I let you some pictures that you can enjoy.



This photo of Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel is courtesy of TripAdvisor Photos of Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel, Unawatuna
This photo of Unawatuna Nor Lanka Hotel is courtesy of TripAdvisor