Bay of Biscay. enigmatic and mysterious.The place where Antlantichesky Ocean washes the shores of France and Spain.The place where in the depths of the waves dying sailors.Why it is considered the most dangerous of all the nearest water area?How to escape from the elements?
Bay of Biscay is the glory of the most unpredictable and mysterious place.There are often fogs, indented coast cliffs and abrupt weather changes a life-threatening.Because they are formed deep craters or waves reaching a height of 25 meters.They have called killer waves.Therefore, cross this gulf would be difficult even for experienced navigators.
Of course, modern technology and improved equipment of ships have significantly reduced the number of fatal victims of the Gulf.But even today to travel on it is very dangerous.The most dangerous and unpredictable period is winter.At this time a storm can last up to 12 days.
As for the name of the bay, there are some inconsistencies.We call it Biscay, but residents of the coastal zone call it differently.The main area for them - the Cantabrian Sea.Spain, apparently, is the name of the closer.Only the eastern part of the Spaniards - the Bay of Biscay, and for the French - Gascon.The word "Biscayne" comes from the "Basque" - the so-called coastal residents.Earlier, by the way, they were called "Vasconi", later changed to the first letter "b".Perhaps, in French it was replaced with a "d", so the name of the Gulf of these peoples is now slightly different.
Since ancient times the Basques explored the bay.In the Age of Discovery has been received a lot of valuable information.But the really valuable data could be found only in our time.In 2007, researchers from America discovered the secret origin of the world famous killer waves.Interestingly, they formed even in those places where a very large depth.There are such waves for many reasons.Impact energy potentials of different layers of the water column, the amplitude arbitrarily colliding with other waves, etc.At such sites can be formed not only a giant wave height, but also deadly funnel.
As can be seen, the depths of the sea does not frighten tourists.On the coast, they are always plenty.Still, after dvenadtsatikilometrovym Beach boasts not one resort!La Baule is famous worldwide for its balneological resorts.Russian bohemia prefers Biarritz.And Tuna Festival, held annually in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and attracts many locals.
Among the attractions of the coast are not only deep.Along the coastline are piled rocks, where you can see real rock carvings made thousands of years ago.Ancient architecture also deserves attention.In the French city of La Rochelle preserved ancient fortress and a German bunker for submarines.A Spanish-San Sebastian is an international jazz festival, which also attracts tourists.
Here's a he, the Bay of Biscay.Sinister, but incredibly attractive.
