Top Activity Holidays In Europe For 2013

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Top Activity Holidays In Europe For 2013
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From easy treks to tough hikes, Europe has
activity holidays to suit everyone. We look at
some of the best walks for those ready to escape
city life for fresh air and gorgeous views. 1)
Tenerife in Spain


The Canary Islands boasts an average
temperature in the mid twenties so its ideal for
walking holidays. The island is surrounded on all
sides by the Atlantic Ocean and each side can be
reached by car in under a day. El Teide is the
highest mountain in Spain and is home to a
volcano that attracts many visitors throughout
the year. The volcano has not erupted in
thousands of years. However, it provides an
amazing viewpoint for a walk along the path,
which will take you more than 1300 meters above
sea level. The easier route crosses Canadas and
visits the unique rock formations of the Roques
de Garcia.  The more demanding walk ascends
Montana Guajara. You will reach the highest point
when you are on the crater rim that gives
dramatic views across the island.
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2) Pyrenees in France
Situated on the border between Spain and France
this four hundred kilometre trail can take more
than forty days to complete in full. Although for
those looking for a weeks holiday in Europe,
there are shorter trails that can be completed in
about five days or so. The name
Pyrenees is derived from byren, a Celtic
work, which translates as back or ridge. As the
Pyrenees is also a popular skiing resort, when
there is no snow, cable-cars can still be used to
get you across the steep mountain paths
travelling at altitudes of over 11,000ft. An
outstanding achievement that youll want to
appreciate, so dont forget your camera.
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3) Madeira in Portugal About three hundred
miles to the north of the Canary Islands is
Madeira, where walkers will find some outstanding
trails. These trails are again physically
demanding and the route of La Gomera and will
take you up 1,000 metres above sea level. During
the course of the walk, you will travel across
exposed sections of pathway, as well as through
levada tunnels and a truly beautiful forest of
laurel trees that are unique to the
island.Levadas, meaning irrigation, originated
out of the necessity of bringing large amounts of
water from the west and northwest of the island
to the drier southeast, which is more favorable
to farming and living conditions. Madeira is very
mountainous, and building these levadas, some up
to 25 miles in length often proved difficult, so
a must see during your trip here.
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4) Dolomites in Italy

Located
within Italys northeast region, this long trail
spans more than ninety kilometres and will take
walkers through charming meadows that are
populated by clover, flowers, harebells and
hawkit. The trail reaches altitudes of 2300
metres and passes by the best known mountain
groups in the Alps, the TreCime di Lavaredo.
The three mountains that make up the TreCime di
Lavarendo are the Cima Piccola ("little peak"),
Cima Grande ("big peak") and Cima Ovest ("western
peak"). The Dolomites offers some of the less
demanding walks, in terms of physical effort and
so is ideal for those with low to moderate levels
of fitness, wanting a relaxing walking holiday.
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5) Mont Blanc in France
Mont Blanc, meaning white mountain
is situated on the borders that separate
Switzerland, Italy and France. The Mont Blanc
region offers walkers treks that are upto 150
kilometres in length and will bring you to
altitudes of 2500 metres. The spectacular
mountain scenery makes visiting this area top of
the list.
For walkers who have a gentler pace in mind they
can take a cable railway some of the distance and
still enjoy the trail. These are the most popular
activity holidays in Europe for 2013 so far, and
suitable for people of all levels of fitness so
just get your walking boots and get out there.

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