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Croatia: 5 highlights of this destination.

parks (in Paklenica, Plitvice, Risnjak, Brijuni, Mljet, Kornati, Krka and Velebit). The Plitvice Lakes are remarkable, as well as the characteristic underwater fauna and flora of the western Mediterranean. If you dream of seaside or island vacations, know that the Croatian coast has 698 islands, 4 ...

20
June
2007

The Lavandou: a more than century-old seaside resort.

Where is Le Lavandou located? Le Lavandou is a commune in the Var department located at the foot of the Massif des Maures, on the Mediterranean coast. The town extends over 12 km of coastline facing the golden islands (Levant, Port-Cros and Porquerolles...) and offers an enchanting natural setting ...

29
Mar
2010

The Olympic Flame: 5 Things to Know About This Symbol

lame with a laser beam. In 2000, the Olympic torch traveled on a Native American canoe, on a camel, aboard a Concorde airplane, and was even carried underwater by divers near the Great Barrier Reef. In 2008, it was taken to the summit of Mount Everest, at an altitude of 8,848 meters, protected fro ...

12
Feb
2014

Cosquer Méditerranée: a treasure of cave art in Marseille

s. This is why the preservation of this site of universal interest appeared as an emergency. The virtual rescue of this cave, sometimes called the underwater Lascaux, was carried out by the Kléber Rossillon group using state-of-the-art techniques. It was this specialized company that brought to ...

07
June
2022

The Platypus: the amazing boat that scans the Mediterranean

s estimate that by 2050 the ocean will contain more waste than fish. This is why this association has set itself the goal of finding solutions against underwater pollution and cleaning up the seas. Equipped with several sensors and mapping technologies, the Platypus has made it possible to draw u ...

05
July
2022

Kayak Cross: 5 Things to Know About This Spectacular Discipline

must perform an Eskimo roll within a specific area of the course! This involves rotating their boat 360 degrees, during which the kayaker's head goes underwater. 4- The images are spectacular. With impressive maneuvers right from the starting ramp, kayak cross brings a breath of fresh air and novelt ...

05
Aug
2024