Zanzibar is not just one island in Tanzania, as many are used to thinking. Zanzibar (Funguvisiwa Ya Zanzibar) is a small archipelago consisting of approximately 50 small islands. Located in the Indian Ocean not far from the shores of Tanzania. The largest islands of the archipelago are Unguja and Pemba. It is the island Unguja It is customary to be called Zanzibar (by the name of the capital of the island).
Tanzania enters as semi-route (we will not climb into the "Debrist" in order to find out what it means).
It is known that at the end of the twentieth century, during its round-the-world travel along the way to India, the famous Vasco da Gama visited Zanzibar in order to replenish its ship suppresses.
The island has a very rich history with a large number of wars, oppositions and shifts of the rulers. But now is not about it.
The most important role in the life and development of Zanzibar throughout the history played trade in slaves, which lasted until 1893 (despite the ban in 1873). But the special profit of local residents has always brought trade in spices. We used the greatest demand Carnation which was grown here in large quantities and made excellent quality. Thanks to this and successful from the geographical point of view, in the XIX century, the island was the largest worldwide carnation supplier and cloves! He was also one of the popular shopping centers of the eastern part of Africa. Here, the trade was always boggly. Not only Arabs and Egyptians were visited here, but Persians and Hindus, the Chinese and the Dutch.
At the end of the XIX century, demand has increased not only on the carnation, but also elephant bone. This led to a strong economy lifting on the island (or as it was called in those times). Then the construction boom began on Zanzibar. Architectural buildings of those years (palaces, cathedrals, etc.) as part of the old town of Zanzibar are now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage List.
Modern Zanzibar can offer the abundance of the best tropical resorts where the powerful breath of the Indian Ocean is always felt. Snow white beaches made of small coral sand and green tropical vegetation along the entire ocean coast - all this makes the island in unique and leading tourists from all over the world.
At the same time, the resort activities, bringing the main income in our days to local residents, does not violate the progress of the ordinary habitual life of the indigenous population. In most, nature remained untouched, modern hotels fit organically into a picturesque landscape and harmoniously combined with the environment.
Nature on Zanzibar does not cease to amaze. You will probably impress exotic baobabs in the jungle, lianas and flocks of monkeys. During the day here is a stunning sun, and at night - the bottomless sky with millions of stars. And the ocean will open you the magic underwater world, because Zanzibar is one of the best places for diving not only in the Indian Ocean, but also all over the world.
If you want at least forget to forget about your problems and plunge into a fabulous world, where there are no worries, there are no mobile phones, no time ... but there is only calm, palm trees, clean sand and warm Indian Ocean ... then you are the road to Zanzibar! Especially successfully come here for rest in winter. When the home weather is not happy, it's cold outside, it's snowing - there will be a real summer to visit you, cozy hotels and, of course, the abundance of exotic fruits. This place as no other is ideal for spending a honeymoon in solitude away from civilization.
Understanding that you got to the Paradise Island, comes immediately upon leaving the plane ladder. The air is so pleasantly saturated with a mixture of various flavors from spices, tropical greenery and the freshness of the ocean, which seems as if you came to an endless aromatherapy session.
The ocean pan follows the tide, the "barbell" at the same time coral reef and revealing its beauty. It happens twice a day. Once the tide happens in the evening. So you can immediately after dinner, leisurely resemble the rhof, it is an unusually exciting walk. But in no case do not go along the corals with barefoot legs, for you can hurry the legs or get a "injection" from the sea hedgehog (very harsh, by the way). We still grab some bag or grid with you so that it was where to add all kinds of pebbles of different colors, shells and sinks, bizarre coral shape.
The main advantages of Zanzibar are the purest waters off the coast, the diversity of the animal world (for the most part of the sea), carefully protected territory, as well as a rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Previously, this tropical island was a disadvantage of romantic tourists who came here with tents and backpacks, spent the night "DICER" right on the ocean. Now everything has changed here: numerous hotels from 3 * are built along the shore to modern top level. But there are also expensive ecological hotels where everything is equipped in the traditional Zanzibarsky style.
It is believed that the best beaches of Zanzibar are located in the southeastern part of the island.
At the same time, the main entertainment centers, including nightclubs prevail in the opposite, northern part of the island.
Capital Zanzibara Having affects tourists with unique mixing of Eastern and African exotic (do not forget that for a long time on the island hosted Arabs). A significant impact on the city architecture was also provided by European culture.
The historic center of the capital is called Stone Town (translated - stone city). Many homes in Stone Tauna about 100-150 years. Vintage houses are highlighted by a carved gate, openwork loggias. Narrow streets, mosques, colorful bazaars ... It seems that all this seemed to go straight from the pages of the fairy tales "1001 Nights".
And to the entertainment add windsurfing, swimming with dolphins and a very popular marine safari on native boats.
Oh, what to say there! Zanzibar needs to be visited!
There is a special reason for the inhabitants of Zanzibar for pride.
If someone still does not know, tremble!
The most famous native of the island is Farruh Bulsar, which almost every person knows about.
This is the legendary vocalist of the Queen Rock Group!
But he became famous for a different name - Freddie Mercury,
In the city of Zanzibar there is a house where he was born (which is natural). In this house, his relatives still live. The museum is not there, you can just go and take a picture.