After hard working days, I want to give up everything and wave over the horizon. Silence. Water. Rest on the ocean. Hammock under palm trees, cocktails and sunset. So where to go?

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Rest on the ocean can be different. It all depends on the resort and the season. In this article, we we will discuss the most popular destinations.

Rest on the Indian Ocean

The Indian Ocean is a distant and alluring romance. Here, surrounded by palm trees and local aborigines, you will have the opportunity to swim, eat seafood and dive.

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Goa, India

The former Portuguese colony in India welcomes 2 million tourists every year. Everyone wants to be alone with the ocean and Asian flavor.

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Goa is divided into two parts:

1. North (young people and more economical tourists come here, there is a more developed infrastructure and more different entertainment);
2. Southern (considered the most decent and expensive, they seek peace and tranquility here).

Why go to Goa

• Beach vacation;
• Diving;
• Yoga;
• Ayurveda.

Pros of Goa

• Convenient to get there;
• Budgetary by world standards;
• Nice beaches;
• Developed tourist infrastructure;
• English is widespread;
• There are no periods of extreme heat;
• Easy to rent a bike;
• Beautiful sunsets in the evenings.

Maldives

Maldives is located on several hundred small coral islands in the Indian Ocean. Choose any and enjoy the warm ocean.

Why go to Maldives

• Beach vacation;
• Separation from civilization;
• Diving;
• Surfing.

pros Maldives

• No visa required;
• White sand beaches with clear waters;
• Lots of exotic fruits;
• Hotels on the water;
• Safely.

By the way, in the Maldives you can swim with giant whale sharks. Awesome experience. To at least roughly imagine these feelings, watch the video.

When to go to Maldives

Best time to visit the ocean in the Maldives: from to. Read more in the article about by month.

What to fear in the Maldives

• Few tourist attractions;
• High prices for everything (especially for drinking water);
• Sometimes rays and sharks swim to the islands;
• You cannot break corals and take them as a keepsake;
• Nudism is prohibited;
• Huge garbage fines.

What currency to take to the Maldives

It is better to take dollars on the trip. If the need arises, exchange them for local rufiyaas already on the islands. This is usually not required and all payments are made in US currency.

What to bring from Maldives

Tea, hand-made souvenirs and hookah sets.

Attention! You cannot take out souvenirs made of red and black corals, shells, pearls and products made from turtle shells.

Mauritius

Island state refers to East Africa. was the only habitat for the extinct Dodo bird.

Why go to Mauritius

• Beach vacation;
• Diving;
• A luxury vacation on the ocean.

Pros of Mauritius

• Luxurious service: beaches, hotels, restaurants, etc.
• There is no crime;
• Time is close to Moscow;
• The visa is made free of charge right at the airport;
• There are coral reefs around with interesting animals.

When to go to Mauritius

What to fear in Mauritius

• Prices bite;
• Left side traffic;
• Sharp corals are often found near the coast, they are found in sea \u200b\u200burchins: do not forget about special shoes;
• The weather changes dramatically, do not forget to carry windbreakers or raincoats;
• There are strong currents beyond the nearest reefs. You shouldn't swim there without an instructor.

What currency to take to Mauritius

It is better to take dollars or euros with you. There is not much difference. In tourist places you can pay by credit card, though there will be a commission. For shopping in the markets, you will have to exchange currency for local rupees.

What to bring from Mauritius

Wooden models of ships, souvenirs with a Dodo bird, key rings with colored sand.

Seychelles

The state in East Africa is located on 115 islands. True, only 33 are inhabited. After the international airport was opened in 1971, tourists and big business flocked here. More info in the post on how.

Why go to Seychelles

• Beach vacation;
• Diving;
• Surfing;
• Fishing in the ocean;
• Wedding by the ocean.

Pros of Seychelles

• No visa required;
• White sand beaches;
• The tourist infrastructure is well developed;
• Safe (occasionally steal);
• On Eden Island you can find a great Russian restaurant serving okroshka!

When to go to Seychelles

The best time to travel to the Seychelles is from November to March.

What to fear in the Seychelles

• Food poisoning;
• Contact with sea urchins and poisonous fish;
• Complex logistics (it takes a long time to get to the islands);
• Big tip (up to 20%).

What currency to take to Seychelles

It is better to take dollars with you on vacation. Rubles are difficult to change, and the euro rate is rotten. It is only necessary to change the currency officially: at banks, ATMs, the airport. Currency trading is prohibited by law.

What to bring from Seychelles

Palm leaf souvenirs, sea walnut, coral and shell decorations.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a huge island in the Malay archipelago. An excellent choice for those who do not want to sit still. - the opportunity to combine beach gatherings and a cultural program in one trip.

Why go to Bali

• Beach vacation;
• Surfing;
• Acquaintance with Indonesian culture.

Pros of Bali

• Convenient logistics (there is an international airport on the island);
• Entertainment for tourists: nature reserves, attractions, etc.
• Lots of budget housing;
• Cheap scooter rental and gasoline;
• Beautiful and varied nature.

When to go to Bali

Rest in Bali is best in the dry season: from May to October. Read more in the article on by month.

What to fear in Bali

• Big waves;
• Street crime;
• Traffic jams;
• Bad roads;
• Cheating tourists.

What currency to take in Bali

It is best to take dollars or euros with you. Try to bring small bills. Note, it is better if dollars are released after 2004. Early options may not be accepted. The fact is that a lot of fakes were riveted here at one time.

Do not change the currency into suspicious guys and where the rate is with a bunch of nines. Most likely, they will try to deceive you.

If you plan to bring your bank cards with you, do not forget to inform your bank about this before the trip. Indonesia is considered a not very trustworthy country, so your card may simply be blocked for your own safety.

What to bring from Bali

Creations of local artisans: paintings, decorative weapons, dolls, masks, chess, etc. The girls bring oils, shampoos, soaps and cosmetics.

Sri Lanka

If you want exclusively beach vacationthen stop in the southern part of the island (remember the monsoons). If you want a drive and adventure, then rent a car and drive around the island in search of attractions.

What to fear in Sri Lanka

• Unsanitary conditions;
• Dirty water (drink only from a bottle);
• Crime;
• Insect Attacks (If mosquitoes get you and the fumigator does not help, then buy cinnamon oil from local residents);
• Strong waves and reverse flow.

What currency to take to Sri Lanka

When traveling to Sri Lanka, it is best to take dollars with you. Exchange them for rupees - no problem. Paying for purchases with bank cards should be done with caution. There are a lot of scammers. It is better to take small bills for exchange. The course is better on them.

What to bring from Sri Lanka

This is Ceylon! You should definitely buy tea and spices: cardamom, pepper, ginger, curry, etc. Along the way, you can take cosmetics and coconut macaw. This is such an alcoholic drink.

Rest in the Pacific

The Pacific Ocean is boundless and beautiful. Many people come to his resorts to get away from the familiar world as much as possible and get lost on the small islands.

Fiji

Fiji is one of the most developed countries in Oceania. It is located on three hundred islands, more than two hundred of which are uninhabited. They often shoot films and commercials about a tropical paradise, so you should have a good idea of \u200b\u200bwhat it looks like: islands, palm trees, blue water and beauties in bikinis.

Why go to Fiji

• Beach vacation;
• Wedding ceremony;
• Swimming with sharks;
• Separation from civilization;

Pros of Fiji

• Tipping is not accepted;
• You do not need to make a visa;
• Wildlife;
• Clean sandy beaches;
• Every day you can watch the ebb and flow.

When to go to Fiji

The ideal time to relax is from May to October. The air temperature fluctuates around 25 degrees. No heavy rains or hurricanes.

What to fear in Fiji

• Before rest, it is imperative to be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, typhoid fever, diphtheria and tetanus;
• The islands are very difficult to get to;
• Often there are clashes on ethnic grounds between the inhabitants of the country, you should not take part in rallies, pickets and wear political symbols;
• On unequipped beaches, sea urchins live in corals. Don't forget your beach shoes;
• Be careful when swimming, diving and fishing. In wild places it is quite possible to meet poisonous inhabitants of the ocean, sharks and sea snakes;
• In cities they can steal, on tourist islands this is out of the question.

What currency to take in Fiji

It is best to take dollars with you on your trip. But it is not accepted to pay with them on the islands. Change your currency to local dollars.

What to bring from Fiji

The main souvenirs are handicrafts: bags, baskets, rugs, fans, wood crafts, shark-tooth knives and various dishes and accessories related to the life of local aborigines.

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

One of the most beautiful islands French Polynesia discovered by the infamous James Cook. Now it is a cult resort for wealthy tourists. Others do not get here: too far from civilization. Around the ocean.

Why go to Bora Bora

• Beach vacation;
• Diving;
• Separation from civilization.

Pros of Bora Bora

• Wildlife;
• Clean beaches and water;
• Great service;
• No crime.

When to go to Bora Bora

The best time for rest is from May to October. At this time, there is little rain, and the temperature does not exceed 30 degrees.

What to fear on Bora Bora

• Wild prices for everything;
• Long flight;
• There isn't much to do on the island;
• Marine predators are somewhere nearby.

What currency to take on Bora Bora

It is most beneficial to take euros with you on your trip. Dollars can also be exchanged, but the rate will be worse. Bank cards are accepted almost everywhere.

What to bring from Bora Bora

First of all, they bring memories of paradise rest and a rested body from Bora Bora. In the second - coconut soap, black pearls, marine attributes (shells, panamas, wicker baskets, etc.)

Hawaii, USA

Endless ocean, active volcanoes, jungle and comfortable hotels. Aloha, this is Hawaii! 160 islands - a separate US state. This imposes a number of peculiarities. More about them.

Why go to Hawaii

• Beach vacation;
• Acquaintance with Hawaiian culture;
• Volcanoes;
• Surfing;
• Diving.

Pros of Hawaii

• Payment in dollars;
• Widespread knowledge of English;
• Good level of service;
• There is no risk of catching a tropical infection;
• Rich nightlife.

When to go to Hawaii

The climate in Hawaii is pleasant and even. There are 2 seasons: dry (April— september) and wet (October— march). Most tourists come during the wet season, as temperatures are higher in summer and hurricanes are more frequent.

What to fear in Hawaii

• For holidays in Hawaii, you need to arrange ... With all the ensuing consequences;
• There are no direct flights from Russia;
• Due to the isolation from the mainland, prices are higher;

What currency to take to Hawaii

Dollars!

What to bring from Hawaii

Usually tourists buy traditional Hawaiian shirts, dresses and macadamia nuts on the islands. Plus a traditional set of souvenirs from the rest of the ocean: jewelry, seafood, art and so on.

Holidays on the Atlantic Ocean

The Atlantic Ocean, although cool, can also become great place for a beach holiday. Here are some examples.

Algarve, Portugal

In Portugal, you can have a great rest on the ocean coast, not getting too far away from civilization. If you wish, you canfind cheap hotels or usecouchsurfing ... Atlantic water is quite clean here, although colder than in the Mediterranean or Black Sea. In addition to the Algarve, there are many other resorts, for example.

Why go to the Algarve

• Civilized beach holiday;
• Acquaintance with Portugal.

Pros of the Algarve

• Easy to come up with a cultural program;
• Clean and civil;
• Developed infrastructure;
• Rich nightlife;
• Easy to reach for Schengen holders.

When to go to Algarve

The best time to relax is between May and October.

What to fear in the Algarve

• We need Schengen;
• Crowded beaches in season;
• Scammers;
• Cool water.

What currency to take in the Algarve

Take the euro.

What to bring from the Algarve

All traditional Portuguese souvenirs. Bring home port or wine, cork, cheese and olive oil.

Canary Islands

The autonomous region, located on the islands in the Atlantic Ocean, belongs to Spain with all the ensuing consequences (language, currency, visa, etc.). Here you can find wonderful beaches with black volcanic sand, which will help you relax and forget about the traditional everyday problems. In Tenerife, a legendary carnival is held, which is sometimes compared to the Brazilian one in terms of beauty.

Why go to the Canary Islands

• Beach vacation;
• Carnival in Tenerife;
• Surfing (beaches at Guincho and Ericeira).

pros Canary Islands

• Lots of delicious local wines;
• European service;
• Comfortable climate;
• Black volcanic sand beaches.

When to go to the Canary Islands

The best time to relax is from May. A huge flow of tourists falls on Christmas and Easter.

What to fear in the Canary Islands

• We need Schengen;
• There are a lot of surfers (for beginners it is difficult);
• Cool ocean water;
• Few budget housing;
• Small space for a non-beach holiday.

What currency to take on the Canary Islands

Euro!

What to bring from the Canary Islands

Wine, cigars, aloe cosmetics, obsidian and olivine jewelry, and pottery are usually brought from the islands. If you feel sorry for the money for souvenirs, then you can find a huge canary pine cone.

South Africa

A huge number of beautiful sandy beaches can be found on the Atlantic coast of South Africa. It is not far from the capital of this country - Cape Town. According to the stories of tourists, the atmosphere strongly resembles the south of France. Pleasant beach, adequate infrastructure, fresh wind.

If you wish, you can get to the Cape of Good Hope, where before your very eyes two oceans will merge into one whole: the Atlantic and the Indian.

Why go to South Africa

• Beach vacation;
• Surfing;
• Swimming with sharks;
• Safari in nature reserves;
• Diving;
• Yachting;
• Hike to visit the penguins.

Pros of South Africa

• Extensive cultural program;
• Good service in tourist destinations (for Africa);
• Surf paradise.

When to go to South Africa

The best time to relax is from October to March.

What to fear in South Africa

• Long flight;
• Crime;
• Sun (take a hat, cream, glasses);
• In border areas, there is a risk of contracting malaria, yellow fever.

What currency to take in South Africa

The country's currency is the South African rand. There are many exchange offices, but it is better to use bank ones. Hotels charge an additional commission. You cannot pay with dollars or euros. You can take both world currencies. Preferably in small bills.

What to bring from South Africa

Tanzinite stone jewelry, African artisans: paintings, masks, figurines, beaded jewelry and traditional nautical souvenirs.

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic occupies two thirds of the island of Haiti. People come here to lie on the beach and take a break from the usual civilization.

Why go to the Dominican Republic

• Beach vacation;
• Diving.

Dominican pluses

• No visa required;
• Beautiful and clean beaches;
• Unusual cuisine.

When to go to the Dominican Republic

What to fear in the Dominican Republic

• Long flight;
• Acclimatization problems;
• The locals do not speak English well;
• Internet problems (speed);
• Petty theft;
• Expensive excursions;
• Problems with early check-in at hotels.

What currency to take to the Dominican Republic

The main currency is the peso. But tourists can safely pay with American dollars. If you decide to buy local currency, be sure to keep your receipt. Otherwise, you will not be able to change the balance at the end of the vacation.

What to bring from the Dominican Republic

Tourists return from the Dominican Republic with bottles of rum, cigars, coffee and cocoa. Many seafood souvenirs are sold: seashells, stars, shark teeth, crabs and beautiful stones.

Holidays on the Arctic Ocean

There is no beach vacation in the Arctic Ocean. And in general, here you will not find anything from the traditional television picture. No palm trees or coconuts. Snow, ice and crazy wind are everywhere. But there are adventurers who are planning entire expeditions to these parts to surf the vast expanses of snowmobiles and enjoy the complete solitude and beauty of northern nature.

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The nearest ocean is in Portugal

Portugal seems to be specially invented for those who love warmth, luxury, and the ocean. And so that all this was not far from flying. And so that, in addition to the resorts themselves, there were also normal human settlements in which normal local residents live, and not just tourists and hotel staff. So that you can walk along the narrow streets, go to a local pub, drink good local wine ...

Portuguese resorts are designed for gourmets. People who are so used to luxury that they simply do not notice it. Therefore, on the one hand, they just need a jacuzzi with a parabolic antenna protruding from every corner of the hotel, and on the other, since luxury for them is a natural environment, they like to escape from it for a few hours. Plunge into the life of places that, it seems, have not been touched by time. Hear the ringing of bells calling for morning mass, mingle with the crowd of locals entering the church. Walk to the harbor, watch the fishermen pull their catch out of boats onto land, maybe even exchange a few words with them, clap their tongue approvingly, expressing admiration for a particularly large tuna fish. And without giving a damn about the abundant buffet, bursting with many delicious dishes in anticipation of your only connoisseur, have breakfast with a portion of fried sardines bought from a local merchant. To overpay him a little over the requested amount, so that he too has the same good mood in the morning as you do. On a morning like this, nothing tastes better than this simple Portuguese food.

After that, it's time to return to the hotel, pull on your shorts and go to the beach, to the ocean. Plunge into the Atlantic, warm your mortal body in the sun. Go to the pier and whistle to the crew of the yacht rented the day before that you are ready to sail.

The fact that Portugal is the outskirts of the continent has its own charm. In it, as in any province (and Portugal is often called the province of Europe), it is much better to rest than in the centers of civilization. Moreover, the benefits of civilization created there do not disturb the unhurried rhythm of life in the boondocks. Although, in the literal sense of the word, you cannot call Portugal a backwater. The country is ancient. Here and there, there is a medieval church or a Moorish fortress. Having climbed into the depths of any town, it is as if you find yourself in the Middle Ages with numerous artisan shops.

The Algarve resort is much less ancient than the surrounding towns and villages. Back in the sixties, a foreign tourist here looked like an outlandish bird, it is not clear for what purpose it flew into the ocean. The Algarve has been under construction in recent decades, making it one of the most modern in Europe. And in last years gained fame as one of the tourist centers in the world.

The Algarve has been little developed by Russian tourists. More precisely, not mastered at all. Unlike their neighbors the Spaniards, the Portuguese were not seriously interested in the Russian market for a long time. And only two years ago they realized it. Portugal began to prepare for the arrival of the Russians.

To begin with, the hotel staff began to intensively teach the Russian language. Local travel agencies began to urgently acquire a staff of translators from Russian. Having studied the tastes of our tourists a little, some hotels even began to build their own casinos. So we can say that for this season the Algarve is in every sense ready for the expected landing russian tourists... And from June 13, Aeroflot's A-310 will start flying here weekly. On this plane, the travel agency "Academservice" offers to go on vacation to Portugal.

Although the Algarve is a rather expensive resort, Academservice offers tours starting at $ 599 including flights, hotel, transfers, insurance and breakfast. More breakfast in a Portuguese hotel is not needed. Of course, if you want, the tour price will also include lunch and dinner at the hotel. But, I repeat, there is no special sense in this, because it is cheaper to eat on the side. In addition, then you will have every opportunity to appreciate all the delights of Portuguese cuisine.

First, it is very cheap. Secondly, it is very abundant. And for lovers of fish and "seafood" Portugal is the very place where you need to come to gorge on seafood for the year ahead. Fish dishes are especially delicious in the Algarve. Here they invented their own way of cooking it. The fish, along with onions, tomatoes and bell peppers, are placed in a hermetically sealed thin copper pan. And it is stewed without adding any fat. The dish just melts in your mouth. Even if you are not a fanatical fish lover, you should definitely try it.

If you prefer lying on the beach between meals leisurethen know: in the Algarve it is very welcome. There are many tennis courts and golf courses for you (by the way, if you have not yet mastered this aristocratic game, you will be taught it in one of the local golf clubs). For those who like to lose extra pounds and pump muscles closer to the water, all kinds of sea sports are offered. Inveterate fishermen, as well as those who just dream of really fishing once in a lifetime, can go deep-sea fishing. Romantics can rent a yacht. With or without a crew.

And of course, they took care of the little children here too. Special playgrounds and water parks have been built for them. About older children too: there are many discos in the Algarve, both in hotels and outside them. By the way, not only teenagers and couples in love dance at discos, but also German tourists of quite advanced age. No wonder - age is not a hindrance to dancing. It is unnecessary to talk about bars. By itself: where enlightened Europeans have a rest, bars are built on the basis of "two establishments for one soul of a vacationer." Casinos have already been mentioned - they were built, they are building and will be built. There are plenty of places for everyone to spend their hard earned dollars. As usual in good casinos, besides gambling tables and slot machines, there are catwalks here. On which every night a variety of shows are arranged to entertain the darlings of fortune.

There is also room for those who like to drink a glass of good Portuguese port while watching the dances of pretty Portuguese women without mixing these two pleasures with mercantile interests - that is, they do not like going to the casino. And you don't even have to go far: many hotels host entertainment programs every night.

After dancing and swimming, you can devote some time to cultural leisure. Academservice offers about ten excursions along the Algarve coast. If you went to Portugal, so to speak, by gravity, then excursions in Russian would cost you a pretty penny. Although local guides have begun to master the Russian language, only a few have mastered enough to conduct excursions. The partner of Academservice has such guides. And since "Academservice" has many groups, the cost of the excursion is not high. Those who wish can be sent on an excursion to the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, and even to spanish Seville (Portugal, like Spain, is part of the Schengen area, so you don't need a separate visa to visit Seville). And, of course, there are excursions with a visit wine cellars, and there, of course, tasting. Portugal is one of the centers of winemaking. In addition to excellent fortified wines, with which many people quite rightly associate the country in the first place, very tasty dry wines are produced here.

Sea (that is, ocean) cruises in the Algarve are also organized at the proper level. As it should be - with a survey of rocks, caves, swimming and dining on the ocean. There is even a cruise on the Guadiana River, which runs the border between Portugal and Spain.

And after Lisbon, golf, fishing and cruises, you should lie in the shade under an almond tree and dream about how you will come to these blessed lands next year.

The Atlantic Ocean is considered one of the largest and most voluminous in size, namely the second largest after the Pacific Ocean. This ocean is the most explored and developed when compared with other water areas. Its location is as follows: from the east it is framed by the shores of North and South America, and in the west its borders end in Europe and Africa. In the South, it passes into the Southern Ocean. And on the north side it borders on Greenland. The ocean differs in that there are very few islands in it, and the relief of its bottom is all speckled and has a complex structure. The coastline is broken.

Characteristics of the Atlantic Ocean

If we talk about the area of \u200b\u200bthe ocean, then it occupies 91.66 million square meters. km. We can say that part of its territory is not the ocean itself, but the existing seas and bays. The volume of the ocean is 329.66 million square meters. km, and its average depth is 3736 m. Where the Puerto Rico trench is located, it is considered the deepest ocean depth, which is 8742 m. There are two currents - North and South.

Atlantic Ocean from the north side

The ocean border from the north is marked in some places by ridges located under water. In this hemisphere, the Atlantic is framed by a jagged coastline. A small northern part of it is connected to the Arctic Ocean by several narrow straits. The Davis Strait is located in the northeast and connects the ocean with the Baffin Sea, which is also considered to belong to the Arctic Ocean. Closer to the center is the Danish Strait, which is less wide than the Davis. Between Norway and Iceland, closer to the northeast is the Norwegian Sea.

In the southwest of the North Current is the Gulf of Mexico, which is connected by the Florida Strait. And also the Caribbean Sea. Many bays can be noted here, such as Barnegat, Delaware, Hudson Bay and others. It is in the northern side of the ocean that you can see the largest and largest islands, which are famous for their fame. This is Puerto Rico, worldwide famous cuba and Haiti, also British islands and Newfoundland. Towards the east, small clusters of islands can be found. These are the Canary Islands, Azores and Cape Verde. Closer to the west - Bahamas, Lesser Antilles.

South Atlantic Ocean

Some geographers believe that the southern part is the entire area up to Antarctica. Someone defines the border at Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope of two continents. The coast in the south Atlantic Ocean is not as indented as in the north, and there are no seas. There is one large bay near Africa - the Guinean bay. The farthest point in the south is Tierra del Fuego, which is flanked by small islands in large numbers. Also, you cannot find here large islands, but there are separate islands like about. Ascension, St. Helena, Tristan ─ da Cunha. In the extreme south, you can find Southern islands, Bouvet, Falkland and others.

As for the current in the south of the ocean, here all systems flow counterclockwise. Near the east of Brazil, the South Trade Wind forks. One branch goes north, flows near the northern coast of South America, filling Caribbean... And the second is considered southern, very warm, moves near Brazil and soon connects with the Antarctic current, then goes to the east. Partially separates and turns into the Benguela Current, which is distinguished by its cold waters.

Atlantic Ocean attractions

In Belize barrier reef there is a special underwater cave. They called it the Blue Hole. It is very deep, and inside it there is a whole series of caves, which are connected by tunnels. The cave reaches 120 m deep and is considered unique in its kind.

There is no person who does not know about the Bermuda Triangle. But it is located in the Atlantic Ocean and excites the imagination of many superstitious travelers. Bermuda shorts beckon with their mystery, but at the same time they frighten with the unknown.

It is in the Atlantic that you can see an unusual sea that has no shores. And all because it is located in the middle of a body of water, and its borders cannot be framed by land, only currents show the boundaries of this sea. This is the only sea in the world that has such unique data and is called the Sargasso Sea.

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Enjoy the Palolem beaches in Goa. A huge number of young people from all over the world come here. Palolem beach is paradise and at the same time one of the most popular and desired tourist destinations. The beaches are decorated with palm trees, the sand is soft and the water is warm. The whole atmosphere of Goa is conducive to relaxation and relaxation. Prices are not very high, by world standards - budget. It is best to come here from October to March.

If you don't feel like going to Goa, go to the Maldives. The beaches Nika and Soneva, Cocoa Island, Banyan Tree are considered excellent here. Having reached these fabulous places, people can relax on one of the practically uninhabited small islands of the Indian Ocean. Aside from the delightful beaches, people here enjoy diving and snorkeling. For a romantic getaway you couldn't imagine anything better. It is advisable to get here in the months from November to April.

Another must-see is Mauritius. The local shores are famous for their luxury hotels and coral sand. The island is protected from all sides by coral reefs. The best beaches at your service: Paradis, Trou aux Biches and Flic en Flac. From April to May, this is the best time to relax. December to March are ideal conditions for diving, and from June to August it is time for surfers.

Seychelles is ideal for family holidays. There are wonderful beaches of Praslin and Anse Volbert with clean fine sand. The banks are adorned with branched takamaka trees and granite rocks. Almost all hotels here are in the form of private boarding houses, designed for a relaxing holiday. For sailing or windsurfing, the time is from May to October. For diving, choose a time from September to November or from March to May.

Atlantic Ocean

In Portugal, washed by Atlantic waters, you can relax in the Algarve, on the beaches of Lagos, Albuferia and Ilha de Tavira. There are bustling port cities and soft coastal sands here. It is best to choose the time for rest from May to October. Housing prices vary here, basically everything is expensive, but if you wish, you can find not very expensive hotels.

If you want something unusual, choose the Canary Islands, the island of Homer. It differs from many other Canary Islands. Here you can feel peaceful and relaxed. Tourists come here for the coastal black volcanic sand, calm calm surf and isolation from the civilized world. The best time here is from November to May. Most people come here at Easter and Christmas.

Many people relax on the beaches of South Africa, stretching almost along the entire coast. The most popular place The beach of Cape Town is considered a holiday here, perhaps because it is somewhat reminiscent of the south of France. Vacationers here will see a lot of grass, shady palms and amazing light brown sand. Lots of restaurants and bars, picnic spots, fresh and pleasant wind - what else is needed for happiness. It is best to come here to relax from October to March.

Pacific Ocean

Fiji is another fantastic place on our planet. Or rather, Yasawa, consisting of a chain of islands that are part of Fiji. Amazingly beautiful coral sands, bright blue water - these are the places that various directors have chosen for their colorful videos and films. Vacationing in Fiji is quite expensive, since in addition to the main trip, you additionally have to sail to the island by yacht or fly by plane. If funds allow, then you need to come here from May to October.

The best and expensive beaches The Pacific Ocean is located at Bora Bora, French Polynesia. For example, around the Matira beach, nature has created a natural protection in the form of coral reefs, so the water in the bay is very warm and always calm. There are no attractions and excursions here, only a beach holiday. At the end of summer, it is too crowded here, but the best time to relax is from May to October.

You can look at huge boulders sticking out of the water and coral reefs in Palau, on the beaches of The Rock Islands. Warm water and soft sand are here all year round. The aquatic fauna deserves special attention, as it is quite diverse. It is because of this that divers all over the world dream of visiting The Rock Islands at any cost. The local island of Mecherchar is famous for its jellyfish lake - there are a huge number of them and it looks fantastic. The best time rest months are counted from February to March.

The ocean is the largest object and is the part that covers about 71% of our planet's surface. The oceans wash the shores of continents, have a water circulation system and have other specific features. The oceans of the world are in constant interaction with everyone.

Map of the oceans and continents of the world

Some sources indicate that the World Ocean is subdivided into 4 oceans, but in 2000 the International Hydrographic Organization singled out the fifth - the Southern Ocean. This article presents a list of all 5 oceans of planet Earth in order - from largest in area to smallest, with the name, location on the map and main characteristics.

Pacific Ocean

Pacific Ocean on Earth Map / Wikipedia

Due to its large size, the Pacific Ocean has a unique and varied topography. It also plays an important role in shaping weather patterns around the world and in the modern economy.

The ocean floor is constantly changing as tectonic plates move and subduct. Currently, the oldest known area of \u200b\u200bthe Pacific Ocean is about 180 million years old.

Geologically speaking, the area surrounding the Pacific Ocean is sometimes called. The region has this name because it is the world's largest area of \u200b\u200bvolcanism and earthquakes. The Pacific region is prone to explosive geological activity, because most of its bottom is in subduction zones, where the boundaries of some tectonic plates are pushed under others after collision. There are also some areas of hotspots where magma from the Earth's mantle is forced through the earth's crust, creating underwater volcanoeswhich can eventually form islands and seamounts.

The Pacific Ocean has a varied bottom topography, consisting of ocean ridges and that formed in hotspots below the surface. The relief of the ocean differs significantly from that of large continents and islands. The deepest point in the Pacific is called the "Challenger Abyss", it is located in Mariana Trench, at a depth of almost 11 thousand km. The largest is New Guinea.

The climate of the ocean varies greatly depending on latitude, land availability and the types of air masses moving over its waters. Ocean surface temperature also plays a role in climate as it affects the availability of moisture in different regions. The surrounding climate is humid and warm for most of the year. The extreme northern part of the Pacific Ocean and the far southern part are more temperate, with large seasonal differences in weather conditions. In addition, some regions are dominated by seasonal trade winds that affect the climate. Tropical cyclones and typhoons also form in the Pacific Ocean.

The Pacific Ocean is practically the same as the other oceans of the Earth, with the exception of local temperatures and salinity. The pelagic zone of the ocean is home to marine animals such as fish, marine and. Organisms and scavengers live at the bottom. Habitat can be found in sunny, shallow ocean areas near the coast. The Pacific Ocean is home to the greatest variety of living organisms on the planet.

Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean on Earth map / Wikipedia

The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest ocean on Earth with a total area (including the adjacent seas) of 106.46 million km². It occupies about 22% of the planet's surface area. The ocean is elongated S-shaped and stretches between the North and South America in the west, and also, and - in the east. In the north, it connects with the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean in the southwest, the Indian Ocean in the southeast, and the Southern Ocean in the south. The average depth of the Atlantic Ocean is 3,926 m, and the deepest point is located in the oceanic trench of Puerto Rico, at a depth of 8,605 m. The Atlantic Ocean has the highest salinity of any oceans in the world.

Its climate is characterized by warm or cool water that circulates in different currents. Water depth and winds also have a significant impact on weather on the ocean surface. Strong Atlantic hurricanes are known to develop off the coast of Cape Verde in Africa, heading to the Caribbean from August to November.

The time when the supercontinent Pangea disintegrated, about 130 million years ago, was the beginning of the formation of the Atlantic Ocean. Geologists have determined that it is the second youngest of the world's five oceans. This ocean played a very important role in connecting the Old World with newly explored America from the late 15th century.

The main feature of the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean is underwater mountain range, called the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, which extends from Iceland in the north to about 58 ° S. sh. and has a maximum width of about 1600 km. The depth of the water above the ridge in most places is less than 2700 meters, and several mountain peaks of the ridge rise above the water, forming islands.

The Atlantic Ocean flows into the Pacific Ocean, but they are not always the same due to water temperature, ocean currents, sunlight, nutrients, salinity, etc. The Atlantic Ocean has coastal and open ocean habitats. Its coastal areas are located along coastlines and extend to the continental shelves. Marine life is usually concentrated in the upper layers of the ocean, while coral reefs, algae forests and seagrass are located closer to the coast.

The Atlantic Ocean is of significant contemporary importance. The construction of the Panama Canal, located in Central America, allowed large ships to pass waterways from Asia across the Pacific to the east coast of the Americas across the Atlantic Ocean. This led to a revival of trade between Europe, Asia, South America and North America. In addition, there are deposits of gas, oil and precious stones at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Indian Ocean

Indian Ocean on Earth map / Wikipedia

The Indian Ocean is the third largest ocean on the planet and has an area of \u200b\u200b70.56 million km². It is located between Africa, Asia, Australia and the Southern Ocean. The Indian Ocean has an average depth of 3,963 m, and the Sunda Trench is the deepest depression, with a maximum depth of 7,258 m. The Indian Ocean occupies about 20% of the World Ocean.

The formation of this ocean is a consequence of the collapse of the supercontinent Gondwana, which began about 180 million years ago. 36 million years ago, the Indian Ocean assumed its current configuration. Although it first discovered about 140 million years ago, almost all of the Indian Ocean basins are less than 80 million years old.

It is landlocked and does not extend to arctic waters. Him fewer islands and narrower continental shelves compared to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Below the surface layers, especially in the north, ocean water is extremely low in oxygen.

The Indian Ocean climate varies considerably from north to south. For example, monsoons dominate in the northern part, above the equator. Strong northeast winds are observed from October to April, while south and west winds are observed from May to October. The Indian Ocean also has the warmest weather of all five oceans in the world.

The ocean depths contain about 40% of the world's marine oil reserves, and currently seven countries extract from this ocean.

Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean of 115 islands, and most of them are granite islands and coral islands. On the granite islands, most of the species are endemic, and the coral islands have a coral reef ecosystem where the biological diversity of marine life is greatest. The Indian Ocean has an island fauna that includes sea turtles, seabirds and many other exotic animals. Most of the marine life in the Indian Ocean is endemic.

The entire marine ecosystem of the Indian Ocean is facing species declines as water temperatures continue to rise, which in turn leads to a 20% decline in phytoplankton, on which the marine food chain is highly dependent.

South ocean

Southern Ocean on Earth map / Wikipedia

In 2000, the International Hydrographic Organization singled out the fifth, youngest ocean in the world - the Southern Ocean - from southern regions Atlantic, Indian and The Pacific... The New Southern Ocean completely surrounds and extends from its coast northward to 60 ° S. sh. The Southern Ocean is by far the fourth largest of the world's five oceans, surpassing only the Arctic Ocean in area.

In recent years a large number of oceanographic research concerned ocean currents, first because of El Niño and then because of the broader interest in global warming. One of the studies determined that currents near Antarctica isolate the Southern Ocean as a separate one, so it was isolated as a separate, fifth ocean.

The area of \u200b\u200bthe Southern Ocean is approximately 20.3 million km². The deepest point is 7,235 meters deep and is located in the South Sandwich Trench.

Water temperatures in the Southern Ocean range from -2 ° C to + 10 ° C. It also hosts the largest and most powerful coldest surface current on Earth - the Antarctic Circumpolar Current, which moves eastward and is 100 times the flow of all world rivers.

Despite the highlight of this new ocean, it is likely that the discussion about the number of oceans will continue in the future. After all, there is only one “World Ocean”, since all 5 (or 4) oceans on our planet are interconnected with each other.

Arctic Ocean

Arctic Ocean on Earth map / Wikipedia

The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the five oceans in the world and has an area of \u200b\u200b14.06 million km². Its average depth is 1205 m, and the deepest point is in the Nansen Basin, at a depth of 4665 m. The Arctic Ocean is located between Europe, Asia and North America. In addition, most of its waters are located north of the Arctic Circle. located in the center of the Arctic Ocean.

While located on the continent, the North Pole is covered in water. For most of the year, the Arctic Ocean is almost entirely covered by drifting polar ice, which is about three meters thick. This glacier usually melts during the summer months, but only partially.

Due to its small size, many oceanographers do not consider it an ocean. Instead, some scholars speculate that it is a sea that is mostly fenced off by continents. Others believe it is a partially enclosed coastal water body of the Atlantic Ocean. These theories are not widespread, and the International Hydrographic Organization considers the Arctic Ocean as one of the world's five oceans.

The Arctic Ocean has the lowest salinity of all the Earth's oceans because of the low evaporation rate and fresh waterfrom streams and rivers that feed the ocean, diluting the concentration of salts in the water.

The polar climate dominates this ocean. Consequently winters exhibit relatively stable weather with low temperatures. The most famous characteristics of this climate are polar nights and polar days.

It is believed that the Arctic Ocean may contain about 25% of the total natural gas and oil reserves on our planet. Geologists have also established that there are significant deposits of gold and other minerals. The abundance of several species, fish and seals also make the region attractive to the fishing industry.

The Arctic Ocean has several animal habitats, including endangered mammals and fish. The region's vulnerable ecosystem is one of the factors that make the fauna so sensitive to climate change. Some of these species are endemic and irreplaceable. The summer months bring an abundance of phytoplankton, which in turn feeds the basement, which eventually ends up with large land and marine mammals.

Recent developments in technology allow scientists to explore the depths of the world's oceans in new ways. This research is needed to help scientists study and possibly prevent the catastrophic effects of climate change in these areas, as well as discover new species of living organisms.