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The Aeolian Islands archipelago is located in the southern part of the Tyrrhenian Sea and is famous, first of all, for the active volcano Stromboli. Due to volcanic phenomena on land and in the sea, they are also called the "Land of Volcanoes".

Genoa is the largest port in Italy, the capital of Liguria and the departure point for cruise ships in the Mediterranean. This city played an important role in the life of the state, serving as a major port since the time of the Roman Empire. During the Crusades, the Republic of Genoa had the greatest political influence, with numerous overseas colonies. Competing with Venice for spheres of influence in the Mediterranean, it experienced cultural and economic development.

Kefalonia is the largest of all the Ionian Islands and the ideal destination for those who love to relax in Greece. This island got its name from the mythical hero Kefal (Cephalus) - the founder of the clan, from which the famous king Odysseus comes.

Amorgos is a mountainous island in the Cyclades archipelago with a long history and one of the most romantic in Greece. Due to its geographical position, it connects the Cyclades with the Dodecanese archipelago.

The island of Zakynthos is a place in Greece famous for its unspoiled natural beauty and rich historical heritage. It is worth going here for the sake of relaxing on white beaches surrounded by lush Mediterranean greenery, visiting shrines and exploring local attractions.

Anafi is a small island in the Cyclades archipelago, located 22 km east of Santorini. This island has a special natural beauty and is famous, above all, for its magnificent beaches. Tourists can also feel the atmosphere of old Greece here and observe the stunning beauty of the landscapes.

The Greek island of Mykonos, located in the center of the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea, attracts tourists primarily with its beautiful beaches and an abundance of historical sites to explore. In ancient Greek mythology, there are several references to the island, named after the hero Mikon, the grandson of Apollo.

The Greek port of Heraklion (the capital of Crete) got its name in honor of the hero of myths Hercules, who performed one of his exploits in Crete. Today, thanks to the dynamically developing tourist infrastructure and rich history, this city is the most popular holiday destination.

Vestmannaeyjar is a small archipelago south of Iceland, consisting of 16 islands, as well as several dozen rocks and cliffs. There is only one inhabited of the islands - Heimaey, it is also the largest in area and the most populated. There is an airport with two runways and a seaport.

The Marshall Islands are a group of islands located in the Pacific Ocean, in the middle of Micronesia. The Republic of the Marshall Islands includes 29 atolls and 5 isolated islands. Most of the archipelago's population lives on the two largest islands: Majuro and Kwajalein.

Located 980 km from mainland Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands offer an excellent opportunity to experience the unique flora and fauna of the archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Whitsunday Islands (Trinity Day Islands) were so named by Captain Cook in honor of the feast of Pentecost (Trinity Day), but the traveler was mistaken about the date - his ship was in this place a day earlier.

Tahiti is the largest of the islands of French Polynesia, attracting tourists from all over the world with its enchanting beauty of nature. It is from here that most of the cruises to the islands of the region depart.

Koh Samui is a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand, surrounded by very small islets of the Ang Thong National Marine Park. A mountain range stretches across its entire territory, and the rest of the area is hilly and covered with lush tropical vegetation. The entire coastline of the island is represented by continuous beaches, quiet coves and bays.

Sorrento is a resort town in the Campania region on the Italian Amalfi Coast, known as a prestigious holiday destination. Even Roman patricians built their villas here, and on the nearest island of Capri, Emperor Tiberius built 12 villas, where he spent the last years of his life.

Amalfi is a charming resort town that attracts Italian and foreign tourists. Today this seaside resort is a very popular holiday destination among yachtsmen in the region and Italy in general.

The Tuamotu Archipelago is a two ridge of low-lying islands, most of which are coral atolls. The closest ones are located about 300 km from Tahiti.

The island of Capri, located in the south of the Gulf of Naples in the Tyrrhenian Sea, is one of the symbols of Italy. Here the attention of travelers is presented with curious natural sights and numerous historical monuments.

What happens if you quit your job to be able to sail the waves? Will you be able to feed yourself thanks to your professional skills? Suppose you are no longer tormented by regular routine work, there are no long kilometer-long traffic jams - all this gray life ... At the same time, you are paid for trips around the world on a yacht, or maybe you yourself earn money on these trips. Do you think this does not happen? You are wrong.

Malta is a small country located on the islands of the Maltese archipelago (the largest of which are Malta and Gozo). There are no natural lakes and rivers on the islands.