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PMR-D8327 Greece, Island of Levitha (population 10): a sheltered bay provides refuge for small craft from the Meltemi wind. Keywords: Dodecanese, colourful, yachts, sailing boats, Lebinthos, Lebinthus, picturesque, island hopping, Hellas, Greek Islands
PMR272-04 U.S.A., Florida, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge: semi-tropical vegetation in a Palm Hammock. Keywords: national heritage, picturesque, flora & fauna, wildlife, wild flowers, reservation, rain-forest, luxuriant, dense foliage
PMR470-04 Romania. Transylvania, Fagaras Mountains: Lake Bilea, lying at over 2000 metres in the clouds, with the refuge hut on a knoll behind reflected in the waters. Keywords: picturesque, reflections, wild, mountainous, steep, desolate
PMR464-02 Romania, Moldavia, Neamt: the mighty entrance gate and Pigul Belltower of Romania's largest and oldest monastery (Manastirea Neamt), which dates back to the 14th century, but was rebuilt by Stefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great) in 1497. These fortifications withstood countless attacks over the centuries and offered refuge for the local population. Keywords: mediaeval, defence, fortifications, fortified, Christian, Orthodox, architecture
PMR489-03 (2) Island of Santorini, Fira: the town of Fira clings to the steep lip of the ex-volcano crater. On the left is the rock "Skaros", on which an impregnable fortress provided refuge from pirates for the island inhabitants in the Middle Ages. Keywords: photogenic, colourful, picturesque, traditional houses
PMR446-02 Lithuania, Trakai: the castle with wooden access bridge. Built in the 14th century as a refuge from the knights of the Teutonic Order. Keywords: picturesque, historic, mediaeval, defence, fortifications, sailing boats, red brick, architecture
PMR540-02 Slovenia, Bukovje: Predjama Castle, built into a system of natural caves in a 123-metre-high cliff, dates back to 1202, although the site has been occupied since prehistoric times. It was the refuge of the legendary15th century robber baron, Erazem of Predjama who held out for over a year under siege from Habsberg forces. It lies about 11 kilometres from Postojna. Keywords: picturesque, mediaeval, national heritage, historic, architecture, defence, fortifications
PMR426-07 Madeira, Santana: the road leading up to the refuge, the trees laden with epiphytes. Keywords: island, flowers, luxuriant, lush, resort, semi-tropical
PMR426-06 Madeira, Santana: Junta Geral refuge in the Parque das Queimadas, 883 metres above Santana. The kitchens and washrooms are contained in this thatched cottage. Accommodation can be rented here from the government. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR426-05 Madeira, Santana: Junta Geral refuge in the Parque das Queimadas, 883 metres above Santana. Keywords: island, semi-tropical, resort, lush, luxuriant, flowers
PMR416-03 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: the Hochland Hut, (1623 metres) in the Karwendel Mountains. Keywords: alpine, landscape, refuge, woods, conifers
PMR611-04 Bulgaria: Varna, one of Europe's oldest cities, was founded as a trading colony of Greek Miletus in 570 BC, but the area has been settled for at least seven millennia. Under the Greeks and Romans it was known as Odessos. Now a thriving holiday resort on the Black Sea with a population of over 350,000. Here: part of the Marine Park, 8 kilometres long, containing 50 types of tree, which offers shady walks during the hot summers. Keywords: gardens, flower beds, formal gardens, quiet refuge

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