| The calm, unspoilt and pure waters of the | | | | dine in the evening on the day's fresh catch whilst |
| Mediterranean Sea are actually part of the Atlantic | | | | watching the sun setting into the sea. |
| Ocean. The Mediterranean is almost completely | | | | Pristine whitewashed villages are scattered all |
| enclosed by the continents of Europe, Asia and | | | | along the Mediterranean coastline of Greece like |
| Africa and the Sea connects some of the most | | | | pebbles and you can sail from island to island on a |
| fascinating, exciting and beautiful countries in the | | | | mini-Mediterranean cruise and take in the different |
| world including Egypt, Spain, Turkey and Cyprus. | | | | sights, sounds and flavours offered on each |
| The histories of the countries with coastlines | | | | Greek Island. |
| brushing the Med are intrinsically linked with this | | | | Spain |
| romantic Sea and today they are some of the | | | | |
| most attractive and fascinating countries in the | | | | Once upon a time the beautiful Spanish coastline |
| world in which to holiday. This article examines | | | | was also dotted with tiny fishing communities |
| some of the main attractions of four of the | | | | whose whole lives and histories revolved around |
| favourite Mediterranean countries. | | | | the Mediterranean tides and treasures. Today the |
| Turkey | | | | Spanish coastline to the south of the country is |
| | | | much changed and visitors can enjoy some |
| Turkey is the country where east really does | | | | fantastic five star resorts offering an array and |
| meet west and where European and Asian | | | | abundance of nightlife, day time excitement and |
| influences combine to create a vibrant and | | | | evening entertainment. The resorts on the Costa |
| passionate mix. The Turkish people are sincerely | | | | del Sol, Costa Calida and Costa Blanca are vibrant, |
| welcoming of overseas visitors and charm | | | | beautiful and hugely popular. |
| growing numbers of tourists every year. These | | | | For those in search of the old Spain just head |
| visitors are attracted by the stunning sandy | | | | north and take in the rugged and impressive |
| beaches of the Med and the five star resorts, | | | | Mediterranean coastlines along the Costa Brava |
| facilities and amenities offered all along the Turkish | | | | and Costa Dorada which are dominated by |
| Riviera. | | | | magnificent cliffs, rocky coves and secret sandy |
| If you choose to holiday in Turkey you will be | | | | beaches. |
| visiting a land where many ancient civilisations and | | | | |
| cultures were born, where two of the seven | | | | Cyprus |
| wonders of the ancient world were found and | | | | |
| where Cleopatra once holidayed and basked in the | | | | Last but not least is possibly the most stunning of |
| sumptuous sunshine. Turkey is a land of contrasts | | | | all of the Mediterranean Islands - namely the island |
| where thousands of years of history have been | | | | of Cyprus. It is not the Med's largest island but it |
| preserved, where brand new state of the art | | | | is the Med's most famous and most popular and it |
| resort facilities can be enjoyed and where the | | | | offers visitors acres and acres of lush interior, |
| mighty mountains reach right down into the warm | | | | miles and miles of sandy beaches and two |
| waters of the Mediterranean Sea. | | | | incredible mountain ranges where you can ski in |
| | | | the morning before travelling down to the seaside |
| Greece | | | | to enjoy an afternoon swim and a barbeque |
| | | | beneath the setting sun. |
| Greece and the Greek Islands like Crete and | | | | The southern two thirds of Cyprus are inhabited |
| Corfu are blessed by the inimitable Mediterranean | | | | by the friendly and lively Greek Cypriots, and the |
| climate that provides long hot and balmy summer | | | | most popular resorts in Southern Cyprus include |
| days and temperate, mild short winter months. | | | | Ayia Napa and Paphos where the nightlife is world |
| Visiting Greece you will be charmed by the tiny | | | | famous and where the daily activities on offer are |
| fishing villages that have been little changed for | | | | plentiful. |
| the last hundreds of years and where you can | | | | |