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DIVE DEEP
into the secrets of the most
beautiful sea in the world
The Mediterranean Sea is the birthplace of many great civilizations.
It is a hub connecting Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
T
HE HISTORY of the Sea dates back
to the 4 th century B.C. when the
Mesopotamian civilization appeared
on its eastern shores. According to the
research, two thousand years later there
were the first signs of the Mycenaean
civilization which is considered to be one of the
earliest stages of development of the Ancient Greece.
The biggest fame came to the shores of the Mediter-
ranean Sea at the time of the Roman Empire when it
controlled almost the whole Mediterranean basin. At
that time, the mail trade ways of the Italian merchants
went through this sea. The Venetian merchants, who
were the richest in Europe, had all the rights to call
themselves owners of the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mediterranean Sea is one of the biggest
on the Planet and its size is about 2 500 000 km 2 .
It washes the shores of twenty-two countries and
can boast of about 550 types of fish, including 70
endemics. The Mediterranean waters are home to
important commercial fishes such as tuna, mullet,
mackerel, herring, etc. You may also find shellfish
such as mussels, oysters and peapod shell (a specialty
of this sea). The sea is also rich in such cephalopods
as octopus, calamari and crustaceous of all types
and sizes. Not very rich in phyto and zooplankton,
the sea doesn’t really boast many big fishes. There is
only one seal specie in the sea, but there are many
dolphins, whales, cetaceans and turtles.
The resorts of the Mediterranean are second to
none. If you want to have a true luxury experience
together with the celebrities, go to the French Cote
d’Azure, Riviera or Italian Sardinia, or if you prefer
a more economical but not less beautiful relaxation,
Cyprus, Greece, Turkey and Egypt are the perfect
spots for you.
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Cyprus beaches all have the Blue flag
and are considered to be the best place
for any type of recreation. Families with
children as well as young and older
people will definitely find something
interesting for themselves. Here is the
overview of the best beaches of the island.
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