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Day by day, there is growing awareness of climate change, concern about pollution and, above all, all the negative effects that human life has on the environment. Adopting a lifestyle, aware of the impact it can have on the ecosystem and everything around us, can be a first step towards solving the problem.
Sustainable tourism is the tourism promoted by those who commit themselves to use a particular attention to the relationship between tourism and nature, so that this relationship respects the environment and nature itself. It is a tourism capable of meeting the needs of today’s travellers but above all it is a tourism that looks to the future, made of practises and choices which protect the environment and foster sustainable economic development, safeguard local social processes and ensure that local communities benefit and not fall victim to tourism development.
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Some places aren’t just shaped by history — they carry it in their bones.
Taormina is one of those places.
Clinging to a cliff above the Ionian Sea, with Mount Etna on the horizon, this Sicilian gem is a patchwork of ancient ruins, lush gardens, narrow alleys and breathtaking views.
Taormina is beauty layered over centuries — a town to climb, to explore, and to fall in love with.
Anyone who has been to Portugal knows it: any moment is a good time for a coffee paired with a pastéis de nata! After my last trip to Lisbon, I can guarantee it's impossible to walk through the streets of the capital without being captivated by the caramelized aroma typical of these Portuguese treats.
For those who haven't yet tried this real delight, pastéis de nata are small, crispy puff pastries filled with a cream made from egg yolks, or "gemas" in Portuguese—true egg gems!
Praia da Rocha is a seaside resort in Portugal located near the city of Portimão, in the Algarve region, on the country's southern Atlantic coast. In the summer, it turns into one of the liveliest and most hectic cities in Portugal, and its 2 km long beach makes it one of the most popular tourist centers. If you plan to focus your vacation on the sea and fun, Praia da Rocha is the place for you, characterized by wonderful crystal clear waters and amusement parks.
Amsterdam is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, and one of the most environmentally sustainable cities in the world. With its use of bicycles instead of cars, high recycling rates, many green spaces and ethical, eco-friendly restaurants, it's the perfect place to live and eat responsibly. Green cities strive in all areas to reduce their environmental impact and encourage citizens and visitors to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, just as this Dutch city aims to become the cleanest and most eco-friendly in the world.
Ibiza, together with Majorca, Minorca and Formentera, makes up the archipelago of the Balearic Islands, and together with Formentera constitutes the Illes due Pituyses (Pitiuse Islands), that is islands covered by pines. Ibiza is the worldly island par excellence, where movida and parties reign supreme. It has always been the ideal place for those who love fun and wild nightlife. However, even during the day, there is no lack of beach parties organized by the various local facilities, where you can entertain yourself until sunset or even dawn.
The largest island of the Canary Islands, Tenerife lies in the Atlantic Ocean, and is the most populated island of the archipelago and of all Spain. It is a volcanic island whose formation began between 20 and 50 million years ago and it is precisely here that the Teide volcano, today dormant, is located, and from which, according to some scholars, derives the name Tenerife. The island is popular with tourists for its beaches, cultural attractions, lively nightlife and climate: Tenerife is an ideal year-round destination that offers unspoiled landscapes.
Declared a Biosphere Reserve in 2009, Fuerteventura is the second largest island in the Canary Islands, and is known worldwide as a year-round vacation destination, thanks to its subtropical climate. Famous for the immensity of its volcanic landscape, and the purity of its beaches, due to its warm but windy climate, it is especially popular among water sports lovers, and also anyone who wishes to relax by the sea.
Gran Canaria is the third largest and second most populated island of the Canary archipelago. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria - the capital - is among the largest cities and metropolitan areas of the Canary Islands, and one of the ten largest metropolitan areas in Spain. In addition to a considerable number of beaches, it is famous for its rocky reliefs and expanses of green that attract travelers in search of excursions and trekking lovers. Thanks to the landscapes that look different in every corner and its 300 days of sunshine per year, tourism in Gran Canaria remains continuously in activity, without being restricted to on certain periods.
Three hundred beaches of fine sand, crystal clear waters, a hinterland to visit and many treasures to discover. We are in Majorca, the largest island of the Balearic archipelago. Known primarily for its beach resorts and sheltered bays, this Mediterranean gem also boasts a fine culinary tradition. It is on this wonderful island that there is a perfect combo of sea and food.
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