The Hidden Rocky Island “Monemvasia”

Well, Monemvasia is just like a Gibraltar. Monemvasia is a like a rocky island on the east coast of the Peloponnese in Greece, interconnected with mainland by a small causeway. This is natural beautiful island, which are 300 meters wide and a one kilometer a long approx. It rises in a plateau, almost a hundred above sea level. Therefore on the slope of this plateau, on the seaward side and hidden from the mainland lies a beautiful small town. This oddly dreamy walled town, nestled under the shadow of the towering rock is a living museum of Byzantine, Ottoman, and Venetian history dating back to the 13th century.

The name “Monemvasia” is derived from two Greek words, mone and emvasia, meaning "single entrance" and refers to the narrow causeway which is the only way to enter the town. Monemvasia was settled in the 6th century by the residents of ancient Laconia seeking refuge from the Slavic invaders who ruled much of Greece in between 500 to 700 AD. Due to massive earth quake the rocky island had been separated from the mainland in 375 AD. But with the passage of times, the several centuries changes the history, Monemvasia changed hands again and again, back and forth, between the Venetians and the Turks, until it was liberated during the Greek War of Independence in the early 19th century.

Therefore in the World War II the New Zealand six Brigades numbering quite a few thousand men was successfully evacuated on April 28th 1941 mostly from the causeway and the two piers. But soon after the Germans entered in Monemvasia, and which was not used as a defensive position but rather as a place for wounded soldiers to recover. This attractive island was originally settled on the top of the plateau, which is now referred to as the “Upper Town”. However; progressively the settlement spread down the hill, and big thanks to its exclusively well-defended position, developed into an influential town. However; in the declining days of the Byzantium Empire, Monemvasia becomes emerge a main city and one of the great commercial centers of the Byzantium world and a key trading port, with a population of just 40,000. However by the 18th century, Monemvasia went into decline until it was re-discovered by travelers in the 1970’s.

Slowly, but gradually the town is resurging in rank, and emerging into unique tourist destination with an increasing numbers of tourists visiting the region during the summer. The medieval buildings have been restored, and many of them converted to hotels, and there’re plenteously of places to eat. There’re quite few places to visit, and most popular places of interest are Christos Elkomenos Square, and The Fortress. There’re myriad hotels available here, which are offering comfortable and tastefully decorated rooms and suites are fully equipped and have balconies overlooking the sea and the rock of Monemvasia offering guests a quiet and friendly environment. The friendly atmosphere, outstanding service and amenities offered will make your stay memorable. Sour: Charismatic Planet

10 Amazing Places On Earth You Won’t Believe Are Real

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Haifoss Waterfall Iceland

Haifoss means “high waterfall” is a waterfall in Fossardalur valley innermost of Thjorsardalur valley in South Iceland. Haifoss is Iceland 2^nd highest waterfall with a height of 122 meters. The waterfall Háifoss is situated near the volcano Hekla in the south of Iceland.  From the historical farm Þjóðveldisbærinn Stöng, which was destroyed by a volcanic eruption of Hekla in the Middle Ages and reconstructed, it is possible to hike to the waterfall along the Fossá (5 to 6 hours both directions).

Well, above the waterfall, there is also a parking lot, so the hiking can also be made in the other direction. Moreover nearby Haifoss another waterfall which is called Granni, meaning 'Neighbour', i.e. a neighbour to Haifoss. If you get the encyclopedic facts aside, what really made this waterfall stand out was that it was also accompanied by an identical waterfall often called Granni the Neighbor in an adjacent gorge. You’d be quite lucky enough, if both waterfalls at their full flow. The Haifoss falls is hauntingly attractive desolate landscape of the Icelandic highlands. 

Perhaps you’ve to required physical exertion, as the road is pretty bumpy one, which can damage your car transmission and tires. The car parking is quite easy here; you just need to go downhill for super view of Haifoss, and Granni. It there’s rain then you’ve a chance of splendid rainbows making your trip memorable. Many tourists spent time here by taking photograph and chilling out there. Both waterfalls were on segments of the Fossá River, and the views of the both waterfalls were from the top of a deep chasm, you’ve to be careful not to get too close to the edges of the unstable cliffs. Source: Charismatic Planet

Epupa Falls Namibia and Angola

The border river between Namibia and Angola, the Kunene, plummets down a 40 metre deep gorge at the Epupa Falls close to the nearby village of Epupa, it is one of Namibia’s five perennial rivers.. The gorgeous Epupa Falls also recognized as Monte Negro Falls in Angola. The fall is beautifully created by the Kunene River on the border of Angola and Namibia in the Kaokoland area of the Kunene Region. Though the river is only .05 kilometer wide and drops a series of waterfalls spread over 1.5 kilometers with the greatest single drop being 37 m. 

The name “Epupa” is a Herero word for “foam” in reference to the foam created by the falling water. The specialized nature of the steep riparian habitat and it is the locus of endemism for a number of fish and other aquatic species. If you want to access the falls, then you need a 4WD vehicle to reach them from Opuwo. Despite of difficulties, the falls is a major tourist attraction in Namibia. The surrounding area of falls is unspoiled with lovely fig trees, baobabs, makalani palms and coloured rock walls framing the falls. 

The journey of Opuwo to the Epupa waterfall is having real worth of two to three hours trip to the falls on four wheel drive. The track is not in good condition and sometimes extremely difficult to accept. The real majestic beauty is enchanting, even you can see Kunene valley. It gives you a feel of discovering a piece of heaven. Therefore Kunene region is very dry the threat of malaria is minimal, and extreme dangerous are the crocodiles in the Kunene River thus swimming in the river is not advisable. Epupa Falls is a prevalent stopover for overland trucks and organized safaris, and awkwardly can get swamped with tourists. The trip to Epupa falls is not recommended from Dec to April due to rain season makes the trip extremely difficult.  

Geirangerfjord, in Norway

You know, there’re two most popular waterfalls in the Geirangerfjord, which’re Seven Sisters and the Suitor. Most of the inhabitants are engaged with tourism and the area populations are around 240 in Geiranger. The area is widespread tourist spot, and more than 700,000 visitors pay the visit every year. The surrounded village is cover by steep mountains on either side of the fjord that made one of great tourist destination. 

In Geiranger a comfortable sightseeing boat takes you a fjord cruise in one and half hour, bringing you close to the cascading waterfalls, tall mountains, and abandoned mountain farms. Moreover the fjord has several stunning waterfalls, but most prominent waterfall is Geirangerfjord are De Syv Søstre(the seven sisters) and Friaren (the suitor or 'the Wooer'). But make sure, two beautiful waterfalls facing each other across the fjord, and the suitor is opposite to seven sisters. However; Seven Sisters are famous as Knivsflåfossen is the 39th tallest waterfall in Norway. The impressive waterfall consists of seven separate streams, and it is situated along the Geirangerfjord in the municipality of Stranda in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Geirangerfjord is recognized as the real jewel of the Norwegian fjords, with its characteristic “S” shape, high waterfalls and uninhibited mountain farms, the fjord landscape unspoiled and beautiful nature and cultural experiences the whole year round.

The waterfall is located just south of the historic Knivsflå farm, across the fjord from the old Skageflå farm. The falls are about 6.5 kilometers west of the village of Geiranger. However the tallest of the seven has a free fall that measures 820 feet. Although the legend of the seven sisters is that they dance playfully down the mountain, while a single waterfall opposite the seven sisters very much famous as the Courter, or Suitor, a male onlooker flirts playfully from across the fjord. 

It is a enchanted landscape with its imposing, snow-covered mountain tops, wild and lovely waterfalls, lush green vegetation and the deep, blue fjord,. In Norwegian, 'The Suitor' is Friaren" awesome side view of this famous, foaming waterfall, as plunges into the fjord from the piercing peaks, of the steepest and most outrageous mountains on the whole west coast, wetting the pictorial small tour boat at the fall base. The magnificent view of the fjord, actually a UNESCO's World Heritage site, that hosts a few very inspiring waterfalls, will be forever burned into your memory.