Information on the Argentario

The strip of land connecting the Monte Argentario to the mainland were formed in the past millennia by the accumulation of debris from rivers and ocean currents.

Of prehistoric dwellings there are at least 19 caves with signs that were inhabited, some very large.
The longest, over 1 km, with a little lake at 50 meters entrance has been called "Cave Grand Duke "in honor of Leopold of Lorraine who promoted the excavations.

Due to its geographical position, which puts the center Sea Tirreno, the Argentario was the first navigators a safe harbor. Because of its strategic, the Promontory was fitted.

It was the Spaniards during their occupation Monte Argentario transformed into a powerful machine war with a formidable fort complex.

The State of the Garrisons, protected by fortifications Argentario Orbetello, Porto Ercole, Porto S. Stephen and Talamone, Which, in 1602, joined the stronghold of Porto Longone, the Isle of Elba

Mountain Goat

Mountain Goat, Scientific name, Oreamnos Americanus, Morphology

Both feminine and male mountain goats have beards,short tails,long black horns,15-28cm in length. they're protected against the cold with their white double coats. additionally their undercoats is roofed by an outer layer of longer, hollow hairs. throughout spring time the mountain goats moult by rubbing against rocks and trees. The adult billies(males) shedding their further wool is initial. Then the pregnant nannies(females) shedding is last. When its winter, their coats stand up to tempatures as low as -50 F(-45.6 C) and winds of up to 100mph (160km/h). additionally the billies are concerning (3ft) at the shoulder to the waist. Male goats have longer horns, and beards. the mountain goats weigh concerning forty five and 136kg(100-300lb). Females are usally 10-30% lighter than males.

Habitat/Ecosystem

The mountain goats inhabits the Rocky Mountains and Cascade vary. This are regionns of North America. From northern Washington,Idaho and Montana. Its northern vary is along the northern fringe of the Chugach Mountains in south central Alaska. Mountain goats are the most important mammals found in their high-altitude habitats. It reaches elevations of four,000 meters(13,000ft) or a lot of. they're primarily an alpine and subalpine speceis. They migrate seasonally to higher or lower elevations. In suO_americanus_map.gifmmertime migrations to low elavation

Summer Vacation

For all those who make only or even the summer vacation, we offer again in 2011 in the mountains and sea, sun and beach, activity holiday and chilling out in summer Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Turkey, Croatia, Greece and Sweden at.

A highlight is our Sports Club Saas Fee in the sunny Saas Valley Switzerland at 1800m altitude. With over 300 sunny days a recommendation not only for mountain bikers, climbers and hikers. In car-free Saas Fee, the Pearl of the Alps, many of Skiing is known, one can enjoy clear mountain air and one of the finest views in Europe.
We hope you enjoy the summer with a difference!