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Readers are presented the southernmost cities in the world different countries.
10 Derbent
Derbent – the southernmost and oldest city in Russia, located on the coast of the Caspian Sea. Derbent began to belong to Russia not immediately. So, he was many times subject to raids and sieges, including from the Roman Empire. However, in 1813 the city was nevertheless annexed to Russia. The climate of Derbent is transitional from temperate to subtropical semi-dry. The climate is influenced by the Caspian Sea, due to which autumn is long and warm, and spring comes with a delay. Winters are mild, snow lasts only two weeks a year, the coldest month is usually February. Summer is long and hot. The average annual temperature in Derbent is positive: +13,3 °C.
9. Ksamil
Ksamil – the southernmost resort town of Albania. The resort was founded relatively recently, in the middle of the last century, and despite this, it is not inferior in popularity to other tourist places in Albania, but, on the contrary, is one of the most visited cities in the country. Tourists, local residents and travelers are attracted to this resort, including the most beautiful beach in Albania – Ksamil Beach.
8. Cavtat
Cavtat is the southernmost city in Croatia. The city is spread over two peninsulas, Rat and Sustjepan, and everyone who comes here for the first time is struck by its picturesqueness. The harmony of the world here is quite obvious. The magnificent Mediterranean nature, gentle sea waves, picturesque rocky shores are conducive to a leisurely, contemplative rest, which brings health to the body, and peace to the soul. The climate in Cavtat is truly Mediterranean – summers are dry and hot, and winters are mild. This is largely due to the mountains, which prevent the penetration of cold air masses on the coast. The unique Mediterranean climate of Cavtat and the surrounding region and the excellent natural conditions, according to doctors, have an unusually beneficial effect on the human body and allow you to fully relax and improve your health in a relatively short vacation period. The average annual number of hours of sunshine in the Croatian resort of Cavtat reaches almost three thousand, the average air temperature in the summer period from May to October is 28-31°C, and the water in the sea warms up to 25-27°C.
7. Ulcinj
Ulcinj is the southernmost city in Montenegro. Ulcinj boasts the largest number of sunny days in this country, there are 217 of them, and the water temperature often warms up to +26 degrees and above. The swimming season with such a climate begins in April and ends in November – just the perfect place to relax.
6. Bitola
Bitola – the southernmost and largest city of Macedonia. Due to the location of Bitola in the south of Macedonia, the climate here can be classified as subtropical. Warm and dry days are more common here than in the north of the country. The optimal period for traveling here is from the beginning of May to the end of September, when it hardly rains, and the air remains warm enough for maximum comfort for tourists.
5. Calabria
Calabria – the southernmost region of Italy, the “sock” of the Apennine “boot”. This area is called the “Caribbean of Europe” due to its pristine beaches, mesmerizing landscapes and rural charm. Rocky mountains, overgrown with forests, give way here to hills with vineyards, and roads cross fertile plains that stretch to the sea. Hill towns, ancient Greek temples and Byzantine churches are found here and there in the countryside, like little valuable pearls. Winters in Calabria are mild, while summers are hot and dry. The region is surrounded on three sides by the Mediterranean Sea: the Ionian from the east, the Tyrrhenian from the west and the Strait of Messina from the south.
4. Sevilla
Sevilla – the largest city in the southernmost part of Spain, which is part of the autonomous community, Andalusia. It is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, 87 km from the Atlantic coast. This is one of the most beautiful and hottest Spanish cities, attracting an innumerable flow of tourists every year.
3. Ierapetra
Ierapetra is the fifth largest city of Crete and the southernmost city in Europe. Despite the remoteness from the airports of Crete, Ierapetra is actively developing as a major tourist resort. The characteristic weather of Ierapetra is the abundance of sun and the absence of rain. Precipitation is extremely rare here, and there are no strong winds. The northern and central mountains surrounding the city serve as its natural protection, maintaining high air temperature all year round. In winter, the thermometer does not fall below +12 degrees, and in summer the countdown starts from +25. The active tourist season, when visitors can enjoy the splendor of local beaches, lasts from April to November.
2. Eilat
Eilat – the southernmost city of Israel, located on the coast of the Red Sea. Many sandy beaches, the opportunity to swim all year round and a large number of dive centers have made Eilat the most popular holiday destination in Israel. The surroundings of the city are famous for a variety of geological faults – Amram Pillars, Black Canyon, Mount Yoash and Solomon’s Gorge – they all belong to Timna Park.
1. Ushuaia
Ushuaia is the southernmost city in Argentina and the world. Ushuaia is known throughout the world for being the southernmost city on planet Earth, or the end of the world, as it is often called. The distance from the city of Ushuaia to Antarctica is no more than 900 kilometers. The city is surrounded by beautiful picturesque mountains. The name of the city of Ushuaia literally translates as “Land of Fire”. For centuries, the Land of Fire has terrified passing sailors with its cold Antarctic winds and sharp rocks. At one time, Ushuaia was just a primitive whaling, but later turned into a hard labor colony, in which Russian anarchists had to while away their days. The Argentine government at that time placed a prison for serious criminals on the island of Thiera del Fuego. The convicts were forced to cut down the surrounding forests and were busy building the city. It was they who built the railway that connected the settlement and the forest areas of the island. Today, this railway is the route of a tourist train called “Train to the End of the Earth”.