Vatnajökull, also known as the Water Glacier in English, is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and one of the largest in area in Europe. It is the second largest glacier in area after Austfonna on Svalbard in Norway but, nevertheless, larger by volume. It is located in the south-east of the island, covering more than 8 percent of the country.
Vatnajökull, also known as the Water Glacier in English, is the largest and most voluminous ice cap in Iceland, and one of the largest in area in Europe. It is the second largest glacier in area after Austfonna on Svalbard in Norway but, nevertheless, larger by volume. It is located in the south-east of the island, covering more than 8 percent of the country.
The Tower of Roccapina is a ruined Genoese tower located in the commune of Sartène on the southwest coast of the Corsica. The tower sits at an elevation of 100 metres (330 ft) on the Cappu di Roccapina headland.
The construction of the tower was begun in 1609. It was one of a series of coastal defences built by the Republic of Genoa between 1530 and 1620 to stem the attacks by Barbary pirates. In 1994 the tower was listed as one of the official historical monuments of France.
The Conservatoire du littoral, a French government agency responsible for the protection of outstanding natural areas on the coast, has purchased 503 hectares (1,240 acres) of the Punta di u Capicciolu headland and the adjacent coastline.[
The nature reserve of the Gulf of Porto, which is part of the Regional Natural Park of Corsica, occupies the Scandola peninsula, an impressive, porphyritic rock mass. The vegetation is an outstanding example of scrubland. Seagulls, cormorants and sea eagles can be found there. The clear waters, with their islets and inaccessible caves, host a rich marine life.
Calanques de Piana (Corsican: E Calanche di Piana) are Corsican calanques located in Piana, between Ajaccio and Calvi, in the gulf of Porto. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site named "Gulf of Porto: Calanche of Piana, Gulf of Girolata, Scandola Reserve".
Austfonna glacier covers the oriental part of Nordaustlandet, an island situated north-east of Svalbard, a Norvegian archipelago in the Arctic ocean. 8 492 km2 wide, it is the widest ice cap of Europe before the Vatnajökull in Iceland, it is the seventh in the world.
Flying over the glacier's edge. Ice melting and water pouring down glacier. Austfonna glacier covers the oriental part of Nordaustlandet, an island situated north-east of Svalbard, a Norvegian archipelago in the Arctic ocean. 8 492 km2 wide, it is the widest ice cap of Europe before the Vatnajökull in Iceland, it is the seventh in the world.
Flying over the glacier's edge. Ice melting and water pouring down glacier. Austfonna glacier covers the oriental part of Nordaustlandet, an island situated north-east of Svalbard, a Norvegian archipelago in the Arctic ocean. 8 492 km2 wide, it is the widest ice cap of Europe before the Vatnajökull in Iceland, it is the seventh in the world.
Austfonna glacier covers the oriental part of Nordaustlandet, an island situated north-east of Svalbard, a Norvegian archipelago in the Arctic ocean. 8 492 km2 wide, it is the widest ice cap of Europe before the Vatnajökull in Iceland, it is the seventh in the world.
Cap Corse is a 40 kilometres (25 mi) long peninsula located at the northern tip of the island. At the base of it is the second largest city in Corsica, Bastia. Cap Corse comprises 18 communes.
Nestled at the foot of Cap Corse, Bastia watches over its Baroque treasures. You will find that the exuberant décor found in the small chapels of the Holy Cross and the Immaculate Conception is hidden in the heart of the old city, inside a maze of picturesque streets. Bastia is one of France famous cities. Filled with wonderful art and history, it is not a big surprise that it has rose to become one of the prominent French cities. Strolling down these medieval alleys lined by ancient buildings with emblazoned gateways, you’ll finally come upon the fragrant stalls of a garden market found beneath a lofty belltower. From here you’ll be able to gaze upon the shimmering reflection of the citadel on the calm waters of the Old Port as it resounds with the shouts of fishermen and the ring of church bells.
