Geology Holidays

From Dubrovnik on the Dalmatian coast to Zagreb in the North and the Istrian peninsula, Croatia has something to offer every tourist. The climate is Mediterranean along the Adriatic coast, which means warm dry summers and mild winters and it is one of the sunniest coastlines in Europe.  Sailing holidays are an option visiting some of the many islands off the coast, some uninhabited, Cruising, chartering a boat with or without a skipper or taking a sailing course for the beginner to the more advanced sailor among you. The former Yugoslavia offers fabulous, reasonably priced food some with an Italian influence and other local specialities such as a palacinke which is a crepe-like dessert often stuffed with walnuts or chocolate and sometimes served with ice cream.

Korcula Island belongs to the central Dalmatian archipelago and is a stunning Island known well for it’s nudist beaches! If that doesn’t float your boat but rocks do, check out the hidden coves and bays dotted along the coast of the Island. Secluded beaches and scattered boulders from cliffs that once stood are just some of the incredible geological sites you will see here.

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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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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Santorini is a group of islands that formed when a volcano collapsed. It is situated in the Aegean Sea about 20okm South of the Greek mainland. Home to some incredible beaches over looked by stunning volcanic cliffs it is no wonder many say Santorini is the Ancient Atlantis. There are some fantastic restaurants serving great freshly cooked food that is often accompanied by home grown wine grown on the volcanic slopes. Houses cling to the cliff sides and are painted a striking white. Try getting a donkey up the hillside rather than walking, it’s much easier!

This group of Islands was created when a huge volcano erupted in around 1650BC and collapsed, creating the caldera you see today. It is estimated that 61 cubic kilometers of magma must have been thrown out of the inner depths of the volcano to create what you see today. This makes it one of the three largest eruptions of the past 5000 years. The small island in the center of the bay is a small volcano that is still active.

Dubrovnik is in the very South of Croatia and is a fantastic city! Full of music, culture, art and fabulous events throughout the year! You can swim, climb, dive or just laze around on the beaches. The city is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and has more history squeezed into the city than you can imagine,

The Dalmatian Coast is is a stretch of about 1,100 miles of coves, caves, channels and over 1000 small islands. Home to hundreds of completely unspoilt beaches and fantastic geology. The area it’s situated in, The Adriatic is the bluest patch of sea on the planet when seen from space. The coastline is formed of two rock formations running parallel to the coast, one is harder than the other, and when eroded, you get what is seen today.

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You can’t beat Cape Town for sun, sand, sea and lot’s of great memories. It has everything you need for a great holiday – bars, shops, cafe’s, beaches, mountains and friendly people. Great wines are an added bonus! If you like outdoor adventure then hit the waters for a dive or the mountains for a hike.

The Cango Caves are truly spectacular, they formed millions of years ago when water began trickling down a small ridge of limestone that runs parallel to the Swatberg Mountains. They now stretch for over 3 miles, the largest cavern being 107m long and 6m high. The caves are situated near Oudtshoorn which is famous for Ostrich, you can even have a ride on one at one of the farms!

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Kemer is a seaside resort found on the Mediterranean Coast of Turkey. The western Taurus Mountains lay behind the town and until recently the town was only accessible by boat. The town has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing holiday including bars and cafe’s or for the more adventurous you can try diving the ‘Three Islands’ visits the Beldibi Caves or take a walk or jeep ride up the Taurus Mountains.

The Chimaera was an ancient Greek fire-breathing  monster which gives its name to this phenomenon. The Chimaera is a place where gas seeping from deep within the Earth spontaneously catches fire. Although this is great witnessed in the day, it’s recommended you go at sunset and take a torch for the walk back down. It is truly mystifying!

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Costa Teguise is found on the island Lanzarote which is part of the Canary Islands. It is a coastal town that was built with the intention of tourists. It has everything you need for your stay including bars and restaurants. The beaches  stretches of light golden sand with the occasional chunk of volcanic rock which were man made for the resort.

Cueve de los Verdes (Greens’ Cave) is an old lava tube created 3000 years ago, which is full of colours and textures and is even home to a concert hall that can hold up to 500 people. There is also a rumour that there is something truly spectacular, a closely guarded secret at the end of the visit. The whole island is full of old lava tubes that were used by locals to hide from pirates

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Aruba lies at the very South of the Caribbean Islands situated only 17 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Famed for it’s long stretches of clear white sands and tropical seas it is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations for newly weds. The island is Dutch and therefore many of the Islanders speak Dutch along with Spanish, English and Papiamento the local language.

There are many caves in Aruba, the main three being Huliba, Fontein and Guadirikiri which all have different features including Bats, ancient cave drawings and local tales of lovers who lived in the caves. Not forgetting the ever impressive Stalactites and Stalagmites you may find. Helmets and flashlights can be rented for $6 at the entrance. The island itself has a ancient volcanic core surrounded by limestone which is where you will find the caves.

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Barbados is an island of dreams, surrounded by clear blue waters and white sand beaches it is truly stunning. The island is full of culture, great food, amazing music and the friendliest people you will ever meet.
You will find Barbados in the East of the Caribbean sea, it is surrounded by many volcanic islands in a chain one the most famous in the chain being Montserrat. However Barbados is mainly made from coral, not volcanic rock. It is this coral that creates some amazing cave systems including the Animal Flower Caves found at the North of the Island.

The caves are named after the sea anemones which the locals named ‘animal flowers’. With several cave openings giving fantastic views of the sea and surrounding cliffs and a natural pool for you to swim in the animal flower caves are a must when visiting the island.

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