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Puerto Marina Is The Heart Of Benalmadena On The Costa Del Sol Spain

Puerto Marina is the heart of Benalmadena Costa. It can accomodate more than 1000 moorings and it is used on a daily by numerous boats with all the services offered by a modern world class Yachting Marina. The port consists of leisure commercial and residential facilities and is situated just 10km from Malagas international airport which in turn is within 3 hours flying time from most european capital cities. Its been named the best Marina in the World several times over the years and since 1987 has continually been awarded the European Blue Flag for its excellent services and clean waters.

Puerto Marina in Benalmadena has a special design which incorporates artificial islands giving this modern yachting harbour an avantgarde international flavour. Also with the blessed climate with an average annual temperature of 22 and around 320 days of sunshine and you have many people’s idea of utopia.

During the daytime you can visit the Sea Life Centre hire a boat and endulge in a plethora of water sports activities including; sailing scuba diving kayaking and water skiing.

You can also wander through the streets of the busy port with its many shops and boutiques and choose from the huge array of restaurants and bars for lunch. For people who wish to try out Spanish ‘tapas’ there are many terrace bars to choose from where you can sample many types of fish and other delicacies.

For people wishing to relax and take things at a more leisurly pace Puerto Marina also has a fantastic beach with sunbeds and parasols for you to relax under and soak up the sun and the atmosphere of this special part of the mediterranean.

For the livelier and more energetic types nightime is a must in Puerto Marina you really are spoilt for choice in terms of evening entertainment. Start with drinks in anyone of the many classy and trendy bars. As the sunsets and the restaurants and bistro’s start to fill up Puerto Marina caters for virtually any taste in dining. You will not be disappointed if you are fish lover there are plenty of fish restaurants cooking the freshest catches of the day scattered all over the marina. You will also find fine Spanish Italian French and Chinese dining experiences throughout the busy maze of streets.

Later into the night there are disco bars and nightclubs for the young or young at heart to enjoy and dance the night away that contribute to the electric atmosphere of this mediterranean port.

The harbour itself provides excellent services such as: Shipyard Sailing school Diving school and Nautical school. There exists a wide program of activities such as regattas fishing and nautical competitions amongst others.

The Marina’s Centro Nutico was established to provide a place where sailing enthusiasts could meet up and arrange and enter sporting events. The centre also has social and formal meeting places a restaurant and shops selling sailing and yachting equipment.

When you are visiting the Costa Del Sol region Puerto Marina in Benalmadena is a must see and needs to be somewhere at the top of your “things to do” list.

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Protecting The Pink Pigeon And The Echo Parakeet In Mauritius

As civilization began in Mauritius deforestation started to take place to make way for buildings and roads. During this course the natural environment that surrounded most parts of Mauritius quickly decreased causing many species of animals to lose their habitats. This caused an imbalance in the ecosystem of Mauritius.

As such the Pink Pigeon could be found all over Mauritius long ago. Nowadays the Pink Pigeon can only be seen in the South Western part of Mauritius. The loss of habitat as well as predatory rats and cats has caused the Pink Pigeon to become one of the rarest pigeons in the world. Early during the 1980s authorities in Mauritius became aware about the critical condition of Pink Pigeons. They started a captive breeding programme with an aim to restore the original quantity of Pink Pigeons in Mauritius. Today after decades of hard work more than 250 of these birds have been released in the wild.

It is important to point out the fact that when works started in the year 1985 only around 20 Pink Pigeons were present. Nowadays seeing the quantity multiply almost by ten times it demonstrates the will to restore the ecosystem of Mauritius back to its original state. However the captive breeding and release of these birds in Mauritius will continue until their quantity exceeds 500. The families of Pink Pigeons are currently under intensive care and management so as to ensure their survival. Even after the maximum amount of birds is reached a close look has to be given to their state and condition to allow them reproduce and live freely in the wild.

Following the loss in habitat another bird in Mauritius The Echo Parakeet became close to extinction. The Echo Parakeet can only be found in the highland forest of Macchabee Ridge in Mauritius. The breeding programme started in the year 1990 with only 2025 birds in hand. The Echo Parakeet is the only endemic parrot in Mauritius and is as well the rarest parrot in the world. Nowadays after intensive breeding and management around 40 birds may be present in Mauritius and also around the world. The Echo Parakeet can only be found in Mauritius and nowhere around the world. Similar to the Pink Pigeon the target has been set to breed around 500 Echo Parakeets in Mauritius before the threat of extinction can be ruled out.

Apart from the breeding of birds in Mauritius other restoration tasks were started. During the year 1982 the World Wide Fund for Nature provided funds for the protection of plants in Mauritius. The project was also backed by the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Following this many other international organisations have helped Mauritius to develop and enhance the conservation of rare plants and animals. To cope with this development in Mauritius local coordination was necessary. As a matter of fact in the year 1984 the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation was created as a non profit and independent organisation.

The MWF has till then worked hard to preserve the nature in Mauritius. A solid example is the restoration of Ile aux Aigrettes.

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Preparing For All Your Travel Needs

When youre planning your annual holiday abroad it can be easy to forget the most important part of preparation purchasing travel insurance. While this type of insurance can seem expensive and unnecessary to some it is important to make sure you are covered in the event of any accidents during your holiday.

Travel insurance can be provided in a number of different forms so be sure to find the most comprehensive coverage you can find before heading out on a vacation to remember.

One form of insurance is travel medical insurance. This ensures that youll be able to have adequate medical attention in case you become hurt or sick on your trip. In addition medical evacuation insurance will allow you or a loved one to be evacuated to find medical help if need be without the worry and stress of financial burden.

Its important to note that many local and domestic travel insurance plans wont cover medical needs and expenses while abroad. Without travel insurance these needs can become expensive and stressful for many.

There are other forms of travel insurance that dont cover just medical needs. Trip cancellation and interruption insurance will insure you in case you are forced to cancel or miss your trip due to unforeseen circumstances. As many airlines and hotels wont normally provide refunds on shortnotice cancellations this can be an important insurance precaution to take.

Insurance will also help if any of your baggage is lost or damaged during travel. Those looking for complete and comprehensive travel insurance will also find that they can purchase rental car travel insurance and even flight accident insurance. But of course its impossible to predict what could go wrong during a holiday. While its true that vacations should be a time of relaxation and fun accidents and injuries can surprise even the safest traveller.

Be sure to search for a personal form of travel insurance that will take into account your individual travel needs. In addition be completely honest with travel insurance providers about past medical conditions and what you expect you might need during an annual holiday. Also dont forget to insure everyone that is accompanying you on the trip! One plan normally wont work for all so be sure to find suitable travel insurance for others who are planning on enjoying the holiday abroad with you.

You can achieve peace of mind knowing that youve found the most comprehensive health and travel coverage when you purchase the right kind of annual travel insurance. That way you can enjoy your trip without any worries.

About the writer:  Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote but should be considered professional content.