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Brings you the best marine ecotourism experiences in Europe
28/06/2018
What is surfing like? 5 Tips to get started on the right foot
Surfing is an amazing sport. It allows you to connect with nature and explore the Ocean as you were one with it, while pushing your own personal strength and endurance. It’s an exhilarating and rewarding activity, but it can be difficult to break into. To help you get started on the right foot… […]
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21/06/2018
Summer solstice in Europe: From Stonehenge to Barcelona
What is Summer Solstice? A scientific explanation For some it marks the longest day of the year, although is not quite correct, for others it marks the beginning of the summer season and for some is called midsummer. But what is the Summer solstice? At this time of year the North hemisphere receives… […]
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08/06/2018
Letter from the Ocean
Dear human beings, dear women and men, dear sons and fathers, mothers and daughters, sisters, brothers and above all lovers:
I, the Ocean, have been sending you words in the waves and the winds, words written on the tides, the bubbles, on the surf, on the salty air that sticks to your hair. I have… […]
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05/06/2018
What is ecotourism and why is it so important?
We are currently living a turn in paradigms when it comes to the way we relate to our environment, from the uttermost basic and mundane questioning of business practices that are detrimental to our natural surroundings and how we can change them, to far more complex issues intertwined with our daily… […]
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01/06/2018
The best spots for scuba diving in Europe
As a follow up to this blog post on sustainable diving in Europe, we bring you a guide to some of the best diving sites in Europe.
The old continent is known to be a main tourism destination for its rich culture, from all forms from art and architecture, food, stunning landscapes and national… […]
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10/05/2018
10 Surprising Facts about Turtles you did NOT Know About
These slow-moving, wise-looking, wrinkly reptiles are adorable – yet they also carry an air of mystery about them. There’s a lot to unpack about land & sea turtles, so here are our top 10 fun facts about turtles you might not know:
1.Turtles have been around a lot longer – and… […]
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02/05/2018
10 Top Places in Europe for Whale & Dolphin Watching
Many beautiful and smart species of cetaceans inhabit the waters around Europe. And as it is, contrary to the general belief that whale & dolphin watching is something that can only be done in far away, exotic destinations, Europe offers plenty of amazing opportunities for whale & dolphin… […]
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12/04/2018
Sea Kayaking in Costa Brava: An Interview with Pau Calero
It is our pleasure to introduce you to kayak enthusiast and chief and commander of SK KAYAK 2000, Pau Calero! Pau is fond of ornithology and diving. In 2000 he created SK KAYAK, which we are proud to count as one of our first Members. In 2002 he became founding member of the Pagaia Club and later in… […]
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