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The Territory Of Cocos (Keeling) (Килинг) Island. Photo: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Вполне вероятно, What have you heard very little or nothing about this incredible place for travel, that is now our «the last unspoilt paradise».

Before I went to Cocos (Keeling) Islands, I am, honestly, was not able to even specify on the map, where are these tiny specks in the Indian Ocean, are territory of Australia.

Actually I was not able to tell you anything about them. They are overshadowed by the much more famous for their neighbor, Christmas Island, but the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, located about halfway between Perth and Sri Lanka, are a real tropical paradise.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands consist of twenty-six Islands, but only two of them – West Island and home island are populated by people, their total population is estimated at around 600 person.

Pilots and staff of the Royal Australian air force on the shore «Shemale Beach», Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the 90 's. Photo: Campbell Brodie.

Got it, that the main activities on the Islands, associated with amazing blue water and white sand. The only drawback when visiting the Cocos (Keeling) Islands is distance-you need a four hour flight from Perth on the East coast of Australia.

One of two flights per week should be right on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, While the other would require four hours of flight on Christmas Island, and then another hour flight.

Tourists on the Cocos Islands.

But if you can withstand such a long flight, you will be rewarded with the stunningly beautiful beaches Islands.

Cocos (Keeling) Islands are world-famous spot for kitesurfing, that is good for the economy of the Islands, as the peak season of their activity occurs during winter (but in fact there is not cold) months of the southern hemisphere, from July to September.

Recently, a very popular tour packages, designed for kajtserfingistov, which include flight, accommodation, equipment rental and lessons.

Another popular type of active recreation is diving – swimming and snorkeling, because the water off the coast is the ideal temperature – Between 26 ° and 29 c, and is home to thousands of fish to other aquatic animals and plants.

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