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