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