piątek, 10 czerwca 2016

Bałtyk prawie jak Morze Śródziemne

Dania - klify kredowe

Wyspa Møn, na której znajdują się klify kredowe to najwyższe wybrzeże klifowe nad całym Bałtykiem. 

http://www.visitdenmark.pl/pl/dania/przyroda/zelandia-poludniowa-i-dunskie-wyspy-lolland-falster-oraz-mon


http://naturstyrelsen.dk/naturbeskyttelse/natura-2000/natura-2000-planer/natura-2000-planlaegningen-2016-2021/forslag-til-natura-2000-planer/sjaelland-syd/

Wspaniałe widoki czekają na tych, którzy wybiorą się do Danii a z niej na Wyspę Møn, która słynie w świecie z cudu natury - kredowych klifów (Møns Klint) sprzed ponad 70 mln lat. 

Białe klify wyspy Møn należą do najwyższych nad Bałtykiem, sięgają aż 130 m n.p.m. i ciągną się przez 7 km.  Każdego roku 20-40 cm klifów znika w wodach Bałtyku, powodując powstawanie nowego lądu. 
http://www.visitdenmark.dk/da/danmark/byer-og-regioner-0
http://turystyka.wp.pl/gid,15627957,img,15627963,kat,1036545,page,6,title,Niezwykly-cud-natury-Morza-Baltyckiego,galeria.html?ticaid=1172ac
Biel kontrastująca z turkusowym morzem budzi w turystach skojarzenie z Morzem Śródziemnym.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:M%C3%B8ns_Klint_7.jpg
Wspaniałe krajobrazy i niezapomniane widoki spowodują, że do tego miejsca nieustannie będzie się chciało wracać.

http://www.visitdenmark.pl/pl/dania/przyroda/zelandia-poludniowa-i-dunskie-wyspy-lolland-falster-oraz-mon
http://turystyka.wp.pl/gid,15627957,img,15627963,kat,1036545,page,6,title,Niezwykly-cud-natury-Morza-Baltyckiego,galeria.html
http://www.naukowiec.org/natura/zelandia_dania.html

wtorek, 31 maja 2016

Hoge Kempen - jedyny park narodowy w Belgii

HOGE KEMPEN - Belgia 

 

(http://www.toerismelimburg.be/nl/landschappen/nationaal-park-hoge-kempen)

INFORMACJE:
  • Park ten został utworzony dopiero w 2006 roku
  • Jest w zasadzie jedynym parkiem w Belgii, który posiada pełny status parku narodowego
  • Wcześniej status zbliżony do parku narodowego posiadał Park Transgraniczny De Zoom-Kalmthouse Heide (belgijsko-holenderski)
  • Park Hoge Kempen jest położony we wschodniej części prowincji Limburg 
  • Obszar ten zajmuje tereny:  
      •  Dilsen
      • Maasmechelen
      • Zutendaal
      • Lanaken
      • Genk
      • As  
  • Pomysł na utworzenie tego parku powstał już w 1990 roku
  • Park pokrywają głównie lasy sosnowe, wrzosowiska i jeziora

(http://www.trekkings.be/hogekempen.htm)


(http://www.vilt.be/wwf-en-nationaal-park-hoge-kempen-werken-samen)
(http://www.charlzz.com/nl/genk/recreatie-sport-ontspanning/recreatief/natuur-dieren-landschap/nationaal-park-hoge-kempen/nationaal-park-hoge-kempen/)
(http://www.toerismemaasmechelen.be/WAT_TE_DOEN/Wandelen/Nationaal_Park_Hoge_Kempen)
(http://toerisme.maaseik.be/nationaal-park-hoge-kempen-2)

Greckie parki narodowe

Beautiful national parks in Greece

Greece’s long coastline, numerous islands and sparsely inhabited and craggy centre offer a huge diversity of ecosystems and outstanding biodiversity
The country took steps to recognise and protect its biodiversity back in 1938 with new laws prohibiting exploitation – and this also resulted in the creation of the first national parks around Mount Olympus and Mount Parnassos.


The National Park of Mount Olympus


It was created on its highest mountain and symbolic home of the gods, and retains a unique position in the country’s psyche as a place of great archaeological, historical and ecological importance. The area of around 77 square miles (200 square kilometres) contains 52 peaks, deep gorges, alpine fields and thick forest and is home to some 1700 different species of plant, plus rare tree fossils, 32 mammals including chamois, wolves and wild cats, more than 100 bird species including golden eagle and thousands of insects, notably butterflies. In 1981 Unesco declared it a Biosphere Reserve.

Pindos National Park


This is situated in western Macedonia and Epirus, part of the Pindos mountain range, an isolated region characterised by dense pine and beech forest, high peaks – a few above 6,500ft (2,000 m) – rushing rivers and many springs and mountain lakes. The core of the park covers the Valia Kalda valley and the slopes of the surrounding peaks and is characterised by dense forests of black pine and beech.

The deserted area – there is no human habitation and no one is permitted to stay after sunset – is one of three in the country that is home to Eurasian bears. Other animals found in the park include lynx, wild cat and otter, along with 80 species of birds including rare Eastern imperial eagle and golden eagle. Some 400 different types of plants and 86 species of mushroom have been recorded here with a number of local flower types that are considered endemic to the Balkans.


Lake Kerkini


A unique wetland, Lake Kerkini is one out of 10 regarded as having International Importance in Greece. It was created in 1932 when the first dam was constructed on the waters of the river Strymon. Today it is home to a huge number of fresh fish, water buffalo and 300 rare and protected bird species including eagles, buzzard, pelican and owls that live and breed here.


White Mountains National Park


Created around 
The Samaria Gorge in southern Crete, the longest gorge in Europe, White Mountains National Park descends 10 miles (16km) from an altitude of 3,900ft (1,200m) down to Ayia Rouméli, a small village on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. The park, heavily forested in pine and cypress, is a haven for more than 450 species of plants – 70 of which are endemic to the island – and many animals including the kri kri, a local species of wild goat whose survival was one of the main reasons for the park’s creation in 1962.
Greece also boasts two major national marine parks in Alónissos and Zákynthos.


Alónissos Marine Park


Founded in 1992 Alónissos Marine Park remains one of the largest protected marine areas in Europe covering more than 770 sq miles (2,000 sq km). Apart from the sea, the park includes the main island of Alónissos, six smaller ones adjacent (Peristéra, Kyrá Panayiá, Psathoúra, Pipéri, Skántzoura and Yioúra) and 22 small islets.
The undisturbed area offers an ideal habitat for many rare species of fauna and flora while the many caves along the coastline provide the ideal environment for the Mediterranean monk seal.


Zákynthos Marine Park


Situated in the south of Zákynthos, the third largest island in the Ionian, this is one of the most important sea turtle nesting areas in the Mediterranean and a haven for monk seals. The park covers around 35 square miles (90 square kilometres) of water plus the beaches around the Bay of Laganás and a zone of land adjoining them, the wetland of Kerí Lake and the two small Strophádes islands.

Jezioro Alqueva - Portugalia

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/07/29/article-2019844-0D378C6800000578-62_634x419.jpg

Jezioro Alqueva -  powierzchnia wynosi ponad 250 km kwadratowych. Jest największym sztucznym zbiornikiem wodnym w Europie. Leży pomiędzy Portugalią i Hiszpanią.

Historia jeziora zaczęła się od zbudowania tamy (90 m wysokości i 0,5 km długości), której zadaniem jest nawadnianie obszaru. Generuje także energię elektryczną, dzięki czemu dochodzi do pozytywnych zmian ekologicznych.

Co ciekawego dla turystów? Oprócz pięknych widoków, można wypożyczyć barkę turystyczną i udać się w rejs po jeziorze. Na końcu rejsu można zobaczyć Wyspę Robinsona Crusoe. 
Kąpiel w jego nieskazitelnej wodzie również będzie doskonałym relaksem.


http://www.miguelclaro.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Twilight-MonsarazLake-net.jpg

Rzeka/Jezioro/Wodospad - Rezerwat Alqueva
https://media.holidaycheck.com/data/urlaubsbilder/mittel/12/1157452222.jpg

http://fde96eaff3d3c38407d9-fbe89febc132b7cd602d338ef09b24a3.r91.cf1.rackcdn.com/lps/assets/u/Grande-Lago-Barragem-do-Alqueva.jpg

Jezioro Alqueva/ fot. Honza Soukup https://www.flickr.com/photos/honzasoukup/512833099 CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
http://blog.bluesky.pl/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Portugalia-jezioro.jpg



PICOS DE EUROPA- CENNY PRZYRODNICZO HISZPAŃSKI PARK NARODOWY

Hiszpania to nie tylko morze, ocean i plaże, to też piękne i malownicze góry. Tym razem zapraszamy na wyprawę w Góry Kantabryjskie, a konkretniej do Picos de Europa, najwyższego, zbudowanego z wapieni pasma gór położonego zaledwie 25 km od Oceanu Atlantyckiego. 
Picos de Europa utworzony został w 1918 roku. Jeden z najstarszych parków narodowych     Hiszpanii     i Europy, znajdujący się na północy państwa hiszpańskiego.  (http://turystyka.wp.pl/gid,15625417,img,15625426,kat,1036543,page,9,title,Najbardziej-                                imponujace-parki-narodowe-naszej-planety,galeria.html?ticaid=1171bb)



            (http://motovoyager.net/2012/10/hiszpania-portugalia-cruiserem-na-rubieze-europy/)


Znajduje się na terytorium aż trzech wspólnot autonomicznych ( Austria, Kantabria, Kastylia i Leon).  Park Narodowy Picos de Europe to miejsce z wielu powdów wyjątkowo atrakcyjne dla turystów.W krajobrazie dominują skaliste góry, rozległe pastwiska i atlantyckie lasy bukowe. Liczne są także górskie potoki oraz polodowcowe jeziora. Północne granice parku, sięgają zaledwie 20 km od linii brzegowej morza. 

Jest to największy masyw skał wapiennych w Europie !!!

                      (http://hiszpania-portal.pl/park-narodowy-picos-de-europa/)


          (http://www.travelmaniacy.pl/artykul,asturia_dla_spragnionych_przygod,3718,5,0.html)



MALOWNICZY, BRYTYJSKI PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK

Dore - Hathersage Road Peak District stone 15-04-06.jpg  
           (https://commoNS./File:Dore_-_Hathersage_Road_Peak_District_stone_15-04-06.jpg)




Wyżyna w centralnej i północnej Anglii, w południowej części  Gór Pienińskich, położona głównie w północnej części hrabstwa Derbyshire, ale obejmująca swoim zasięgiem także Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire oraz South Yorkshire i West Yorkshire.
                                                   (http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/)



                                        (https://www.stormfront.org/forum/t946229/)




                                              (http://www.slp-photography.com/)


Większa część wyżyny stanowi park narodowy , który można podzielić na dwie części: 
- północną, tzw. Dark Peak, gdzie dominuje krajobraz rozległych wrzosowisk oraz 
- część południową, tzw. White Peak, której podkład stanowi głównie wapień. Powierzchnia parku wynosi 1404 km².

Park został utworzony w 1951 roku i jest pierwszym parkiem narodowym, który powstał w Wielkiej Brytanii.


   (http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/british-breaks/peak-district-winter-more-peaceful-6989999)


                                          (http://www.meteoprog.pl/pl/news/46947/)


                                               (http://www.meteoprog.pl/pl/news/46947/)



                                             (http://www.meteoprog.pl/pl/news/46947/)


Więcej informacji na oficjalnej stronie Peak District National Park: http://www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/

Parki narodowe w Luksemburgu



NATIONAL PARKS OF LUXEMBOURG



Welcome to NATIONAL PARKS WORLDWIDE with the national parks, nature reserves and other protected areas of all countries of the world. National parks are the prime locations of wild and untamed nature; in many countries they are the most exiting places to visit, if you can find them. This website is your first help for getting to the national parks of Luxembourg. In many developing countries, the protected areas are still difficult to get to. That is the reason why local travel agencies are often reluctant to take you there, while others have their own agenda, favoring a lodge in a private reserve with insignificant forest or nature. And yet, with the proper knowledge, transportation and gear, visiting national parks is usually relatively affordable, provided that you don't expect 5 star accommodations.



On this pages you find a list of Luxembourg's protected areas. Criteria for the selection of National Parks of Luxembourg include natural beauty, unique geological features, unusual ecosystems, and recreational opportunities. Enjoy planning your vacation in Luxembourg.



National Parks of Luxembourg


For their lasting conservation, protected areas need a lot of visitation, something that is lacking in developing countries. In order to promote visitation to national parks, we created this website. The accuracy of our list varies considerably per country and is still incomplete for most countries of the world, but we are continuously working on improving them. As the lack of visitation continues to be one of the prime drawbacks for their conservation, we decided - after long hesitation - to organize national parks tours that are guaranteed to take you to the best national parks of each country, one country at the time. Currently we offer fantastic National Park tours to Ecuador , Peru,Ethiopia India and Uganda.

Luxembourg isn’t one of those travel destinations you hear all of your friends talking about. And that’s exactly what makes this small western European country, also known as the Grand Duchy, so enticing. Luxembourg is a land of unexpected beauty, adventure, history and culture, luring visitors back time and time again. These 38 photos of Luxembourg are ones we can’t seem to stop looking at, and they might just be the inspiration you need to plan a trip there today.

1. Waterfront Balconies in Luxembourg’s Old Town

Luxembourg City’s Old Quarters and Fortifications are so attractive and steeped in history that they’ve been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994. Whenever you’re seeking an escape from the city’s busy Kirchberg district, old-world charm is right nearby.


2. The Famous Ferris Wheel at Luxembourg’s Christmas Market

The Christmas Market Luxembourg is a must-see for anyone planning a visit in December. The Place d’Armes, Place de Paris and Place de la Constitution are transformed into a magical Christmas village. The event’s iconic Ferris wheel is the perfect place to get an unbelievable view of the city.


3. The Place des Martyrs Garden Square in Luxembourg City

This garden square in Luxembourg City’s quarter of Gare is also known as the Rose Garden for the incredible number of roses planted throughout.

4. Clervaux, Luxembourg in Winter

Clervaux is a small town and commune in northern Luxembourg that served as the site of the Battle of Clervaux in the Second World War’s Battle of the Bulge. The Clervaux Castle, featuring the Family of Man photo exhibition, is a must-visit site when visiting the town.



5. Luxembourg’s Gorgeous Lake Echternach
Echternach is a gorgeous Luxembourg holiday resort town, and its massive 35 hectare lake surrounded by 375 hectares of forest is the center of many of the town’s outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, rollerblading, swimming, and an array of water sports.


6. The Bourscheid Castle in Northeastern Luxembourg

The Castle Bourscheid, or Bourscheid Castle, exudes royalty from its stance 150 metres above the Sûre river. The stone castle dates back to around the year 1000 and has undergone countless enlargements and reconstructions since. The castle was acquired by Luxembourg’s government in 1972, and is now open to the public for tours and visits.


7.The Bourscheid Castle in the Luxembourg Ardennes


The Luxembourg Ardennes region is home to two national parks and is an ideal place for mountain bikers, hikers and nature lovers of all ages to soak in the beauty of the country.

8.The Picturesque Town of Ehnen in Southeastern Luxembourg


Ehnen is a small southeastern Luxembourg town known for its wineries, abstract circular church and famous wine museum. Trails through the town’s vineyards lead to unbelievable views of the Moselle valley.












 9.The Famous Mullerthal Region, Also Known as Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland

Luxembourg’s Mullerthal Region is a favorite among outdoor enthusiasts. Fascination Rocks is one of the many gorgeous stops along the 112-kilometre-long Mullerthal Trail, which also passes forests, canyons, pastures and a number of unique rock formations. Once you see the region’s beauty for yourself, you’ll understand why it’s known as Luxembourg’s Little Switzerland.

10.The Upper-Sûre Lake Near the Small Town of Esch-sur-Sûre

Just 1 kilometre west of the scenic town of Esch-sur-Sûre is the picturesque Upper-Sûre Natural Park and Upper-Sûre Lake. The 380-hectare lake was dammed in 1961 and now provides drinking water supplies, generates electricity, and a separate large portion of it plays host to leisurely water activities like swimming, canoeing, sailing and windsurfing. Motor boats are not allowed on the lakes, but a trip on a solar boat is a must.



11.Park Benches in one of Luxembourg’s Many Scenic Greenspaces

Luxembourg is a capital city known for its numerous parks and green spaces. Elaborate sculptures, gorgeous flowers and impressive landscaping make these some of the best places to relax or meet with friends.