Paphos is as beautiful as its legendary goddess Aphrodite. The supposed birthplace of the goddess of beauty, Paphos is a history lover's delight of ancient monuments, buildings and temples dedicated to the Maiden. Modern day Paphos is a town of two halves, with the upper section on the hill making up the commercial district, while lower Kato Paphos contains the main archaeological points of interest, as well as most hotels and tavernas.

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Larnaca is known widely for its monasteries, churches, dive centers and beaches. It is best to book your flights to Larnaca much in advance as it is a popular holiday destination for many. If you are out on a vacation with your family then you will definitely enjoy the various activities around the town such as horse riding and sailing. Horse riding is carried out at Oroklini and Dhekelia. Sailing trips can be started right from the marina where you can select from 400 yachts. If you know sailing then you could hire a yacht or a catamaran to spend an evening in the ocean. The Zenobia is known to be one of the best diving wrecks at Larnaca Bay. If you are keen on some historical past of Larnaca then probably the Pierides Foundation Museum would be a good choice where you can spend a day to go through various artifacts showcased over here.

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Ibiza is known for its attractive clubs, brilliant sandy beaches, boat rides, excellent restaurants with exquisite cuisines and several other things. And these several other things include Cova des Culleram along with its fascinating past, the shops at Paseo Vara de Rey, the Ponylandia and the Casita Verde Ecology Centre. If you are planning your next vacation at Ibiza, it can be reached by air as there are multiple daily flights to Ibiza. Although Ponylandia is mainly for the kids but even adults will enjoy the awesome rides provided they are in their true holiday mood. The Casita Verde Ecology Centre happens to be one of the most notable attractions on the island of Ibiza.

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Lanzarote is well known for its Cactus Garden, Castle of San Jose and azure lake. You can reach Lanzarote by air. There are several cheap flights to Lanzarote from remote as well as nearby countries. There is one more tourist destination that should be visited when you plan a vacation at Lanzarote. It is the Timanfaya National Park. The park is located in Tinajo in Lanzarote and the basic facilities are run by the Director of Conservation.

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Anyone who has ever visited Rhodes, the gorgeous Greek 'Island of Roses', knows that it's easy to fall in love with the environment. But never more so, perhaps, than at the end of June, when the annual Ecofilms festival rolls into town.

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Gran Canaria is great for picking up bargains both in the resort areas many shops as well as more traditional markets.

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In May 2009, it was announced that the island of Fuerteventura became one of 22 new sites in UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).

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The waters off the Egyptian holiday resort of Sharm el Sheikh are home to some amazing coral reefs. The authorities in the region are working hard to protect the area with various initiatives.

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Sunday 8th June was World Oceans Day, A United Nations initiative to honour the world's oceans, celebrate the marine life and bring greater awareness of the role oceans have in daily life. Conservation and environmental issues are also part of the day and it brings a focus for groups to participate in beach cleanups, educational events, competitions and other activities based around the oceans. In Sharm el Sheikh , groups in the area were keen to participate in the initiative and work to protect the Red Sea environment that brings thousands of people to this Egyptian resort every day

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Exciting things don't usually seem to happen in the small mountain town of Keri on Zante. Tourism has hardly touched this place and even during the earthquake that shook the island in 1953, Keri was just about the only place where no damage was caused. Quaint old houses remain as does a bold yellow chapel and bell tower. Things are still fairly quiet down on Lake Keri or Limni Keri, the small gulf on the coast down from the village. Here a small harbour is home to mainly fishing boats and the small shingle beach is a relaxing place for tourists who venture to this part of Zante. There is a little more in the way of tourist accommodation and a smart new hotel has recently been built to the north of the beach providing spectacular views across the waters to the island of Marathonisi and beyond to the Vasilikos Peninsula but things are still quiet and peaceful here.

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In late June, EcoFilms, an international film and visual arts festival takes place in Rhodes. The main venue for the festival is the Rodon Cinema Theatre in Rhodes Town.

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The area around Paphos in the south of Cyprus has changed during the last 25 years on the back of better provisions for tourists and an increasing popularity of the area for second-home investors. Control of development is still a concern with conservationists but at least the authorities can see the issues created when developers are given too much of a free rein. What Paphos has to offer, apart from its own cultural attractions, is its proximity to two areas of outstanding natural beauty.

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The sailing industry forms a large and important part of the travel economy on the southern coast of Turkey. The towns of Bodrum, Dalaman, Marmaris and Antalya are all dependent on the trade generated by large cruise ships, coastal cruise companies and private yacht owners. Supporting and developing this part of the travel sector has been a compromise between conservation and improving facilities. One company that has been responsible for two recent marina developments is about to start a third new project in the port of Dalaman.

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The largest of the Greek islands is not merely a place for beach holidays. The landscape here is both varied and challenging once you move inland. Crete is also the location one of Greece's Biosphere Reserves. UNESCO's World Network of 553 Biosphere Reserves are recognised as places which innovate and demonstrate approaches to conservation and sustainable development. There are only two Biosphere Reserves in Greece, the other being Mount Olympus on the mainland and the highest mountain in Greece. Both sites became part of the scheme in 1981.

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There's a beach on the island of Zante that has been voted one of the most popular beaches in Europe and was given the title of best beach in Europe for tots and toddlers by The Times in 2005. But you won't find any water parks, amusement parks or stalls selling buckets and spades here.

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