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Due to its strategic position on the Mediterranean, the archipelago of the Balearics has had its far share of invasions over the years: Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs and Catalan-Aragonese. The constant change of power has very much contributed to forging the look and character of the islands. Minorca, Mallorca and most of all Ibiza and Formentera today are the party islands par excellence, among the most popular destinations in Spain.
Proud of its origins and jealous of its independence, Corsica is inhabited by people who love the wild beauty of its rugged scenery. In the 17th Century the Genoese made it one of their outposts on their trade routes; their presence in Corsica was so significant that in some parts of the island a dialect is spoken that is related to the old Genoese dialect.
Superlative and picturesque, sophisticated and simple: there is a lot to be said about this great nation that combines Northern European cosmopolitan chic with the sunny atmosphere of the Mediterranean. The northern coasts on the North Sea are as hard and severe as the sea itself; in contrast, the south is as joyful and colourful as the deep blue Mediterranean.
"Gibal al Tariq", or "Mount of Tariq" is the original Arabic name for Gibraltar, now a British Dependent Territory, known in ancient times as "Land's End". The majority of the population - Spanish, Moroccans, Maltese and Arabs - is employed in tourism, the strength of the local economy. The Moorish Castle dominating the city and Saint Michael's Cave are well worth visiting.
History culture, art: every city reflects the intricate history that has always made Italy so special for visitors. This peninsula, with a deep blue sea on three sides, boasts a rich gastronomic tradition, a great variety of landscapes and a warm hospitality that is common to this "people of saints, poets and navigators", the Italians, from north to south.
The Maltese archipelago, made up of Malta, Gozo and the little island of Comino, is located in the middle of ideal currents, between the coast of North Africa and Sicily. The Greeks thought that this sun-blessed beauty was of divine origin. The Order of the Knights of Malta, one of the most powerful institutions of the Middle Ages, left important artistic and architectural remains on the island.
Imagine the vividness of the colours yellow and red, the local pride and the intensity of a culture that once experienced the thrill of discovering faraway lands: Spain is all this and much more. Culture, passion, hospitality and an amazing sense of knowing how to have a good time: every Spanish city, on the coasts or on the islands, inland or in the centre of the country, provides a truly unique and thrilling experience.
The fascinating cultural make-up of Tunisia is the product of a long history of domination: Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Arabs, Ottomans and French all left their mark on this country, which is a gateway to the Sahara. Its beautiful beaches and archaeological sites every year attract tourists from all over the world, enchanted by the wonderful scenery and the hospitality of the people.
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