Geology Holidays

Paphos was once the capital of Cyprus and so is home to a plethora of cultures. Bars, cafes and restaurants mixed with the history of the ancient Greeks and their Gods. There are clubs and plush hotels or traditional eateries and friendly faces. Sit on the port of Kato Pafos and watch the sunset as you eat great food, talk about the good times and watch the sunset or rise. Truly magical.

Mount Olympos is at the heart of the Troodos Mountains and stands at an impressive 6,402 feet. Although it is home to a military base in the winter it turns into a small ski area. It has an old temple to Aphrodite on it as well as an abandoned chromite mine in Hadjipavlou.

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Fuerteventura is the oldest of the Canary Islands and is home to stunning endless beaches, the Atlantic Ocean and blue skies. You will find everything on this island from Bars and Clubs to small secluded spots to get away from it all. Magnificent landscapes and beautiful weather make it a must visit.

Dating back over 20 million years the island is still a geological baby, the majority of the island is only 5 million years old! The volcano itself is dormant and has not been active for around 5000 years. A mixture of eroded pumice and rocky grounds the volcano is an incredible contrast from the long stretches of beach you will find on the island. You won’t see many plants towards the interior of the island as it is so dry, you might spot the odd lizard though!

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Chania is a great town placed in the West of Crete. Sitting on the coast it has long stretches of sandy beach, bars and taverna’s and a beautiful Venetian Harbour. The old town is full of character and charm and the new town provides everything you need for a truly awesome holiday, from markets to cosmopolitan shops you can’t go wrong.

The Samaria Gorge lies in the Western side of Crete and is it’s only National Park. Created by the river running between the white mountains and Mt Volakias, the gorge runs for 16km. Visitors are advised to take a few drinks for the walk as it’s a steep walk down, then you can either go back up or catch a boat at the end back to the town (the better option!)

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Goa is situated on the West coast of India and is home to stunning beaches, ancient buildings and bags of culture. When the Portuguese first landed in Goa in the 16th Century as merchants they left behind a strong Portugese influence which existed until the 1960’s. You can experience incredible plants, animals and people – a true once in a lifetime holiday. You name it, Goa has it.

India has complex geology as the whole Country has moved around. It moved from the South of the Earth where it collided with the rest of the Asian Continent, creating the Himalayas. It has also faced mass periods of Volcanic activity (The Deccan Traps), meteors landing (the Lonar Crater) and massive folding and breaking of the rocks that helped to form the Western Ghats that run through Goa. The Western Ghats are not mountains, they are part of a massive fault/crack in the ground.

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Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. The third largest of the Islands Ibiza is famed for all night parties, famous nightclubs and celebrity Dj’s. However Ibiza is more than that, Ibiza has history dating back to 654BC. Try Es Broll for a hidden mountain spring full of romantic charm or one of the many secluded beaches for a day of isolation and peace. Great bars and fantastic food make sure the Island has everything you need for a great holiday.

Ibiza has a great mix of geology which goes from Devonian (416 - 359.2 million years ago) and Cretaceous (145.5 - 65.5 million years ago) rocks that have been twisted and turned over the years to create some impressive rock formations. The direction of the folded rocks in Ibiza run West to East so you can follow them across the island.

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Cancun is on the East side of Mexico, on the Yucatán Peninsula, known as the Mexican Caribbean. Home to stunning white sand beaches, great weather and an all round idyllic holiday feel. There is something for everyone, from shops to bars and traditional to modern. Cancun is great for families or for a great party holiday.

The whole of the Yucatán Peninsula hides an underground secret. Made from limestone the peninsular has become an easy target for underground rivers to be formed which in turn have created a ‘Swiss cheese’ type formation full of holes. Some of the rivers in this vast system run for over 96 miles! It is this immense quantity of water that helps to keep the peninsular lush with jungle. Full of huge Stalactites and Stalagmites you can descend into a Cenote (sink hole) and swim or dive in this vast underwater oasis.

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Masca is a small village set in the middle of the Teno Mountains in the Buenavista del Norte area of Tenerife. The winding roads through the mountains give you breath taking views of the island and the mountains. There is a small square and church in the town and a great bar that sells gifts and cactus ice cream – a must try in the hot weather of Tenerife. Masca is known as the most beautiful village on Tenerife and it is not hard to see why.

Masca Canyon is incredible. It leads you down to the ocean where you can relax before taking a walk back up to the village, or you can hire a local and their boat to collect you at the bottom and take you for a boat ride. Masca Canyon is full of interesting rocks held in its high steep cliff like sides. The canyon used to flow with water and even 400 years ago Columbus noted it. The sides of the canyon have little ledges where sediment and ancient soils can still be found, these have been used to prove the existence of a once free flowing river.

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Lake Garda is home to the rich and famous, with it’s great climate, stunning views and clear blue waters who can blame them!  Home to beaches, mountains and more water sports than you can image and the Italian laid back way of life Lake Garda is a must visit! Incredible food, shopping and tranquility are just some of the highlights of Lake Garda.

Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake at an impressive 143 sq miles and 1,135 ft deep. Two thirds of the lake is a narrow fjord enclosed by mountains including Monte Baldo, the South of the lake widens to 11miles across and is surrounded by rolling hills and stunning views. The area was formed when ancient glaciers and ice sheets moved across the land cutting deep crevices in the rocks.

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The Maldives are the Jewel of the Indian Ocean. Over 1000 islands make up this incredible idyllic holiday destination. Only 200 islands are inhabited, 88 of which are exclusive holiday resorts. Long stretches of palm tree laden beaches and crystal clear waters brimming with reef life whales, dolphins and more fish of varying bright colours than you can imagine.

The islands hold the record for being the lowest country in the world and this is due to their unique geology. The islands are a chain of Atolls which are eroded volcanoes or islands from millions of years ago. Coral reefs form and grow to form what you see today, many of the Islands in The Maldives are formed of ancient reefs and coral sand. It is said many atolls can take up to 30 million years to form! The Maldives are currently under threat due to rising sea levels.

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Nassau is the Capital of the Bahamas, and is home to some breathtaking beaches. White sands, warm blue seas, palm tree’s and secluded hideaways make Nassau a popular tourist and honeymoon destination. Nassau is also home to some amazing bright carnivals such as Junkanoo which occurs every Boxing Day and is similar to the World famous Mardi Gras. If you want great food, amazing beaches and a holiday in Paradise, Nassau is for you!

The Bahamas is home to over 5% of the Worlds coral. Most of which can be found in the Exuma Cays Land and Sea National Park. The Exuma Cays stretch for over 90 miles and is a long chain of more than 360 cays and islands. The Cays vary in size from small barren sandy bits of reef to small islands with trees. The water visibility is 25-45m making it an incredible place to explore by snorkeling or scuba diving. There are sheer walls of reef that are home to thousands of sea species and corals, so make sure you take your underwater camera!