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Maretimo is the westernmost island of the Aeolian Islands, part of the province of Trapani in Sicily. This volcanic island of about 12 square kilometers is known as "the last secret of the Mediterranean" for its unspoiled nature and crystal clear waters.
The highest point on the island, Montefalcone, is 686 meters above sea level and offers a spectacular view of the entire archipelago. The surrounding waters are protected by a marine reserve, rich in marine life and rare communities of red coral. The unique landscape of sea caves and cliffs makes it a paradise for divers.
Maretimo preserves the ruins of an ancient Roman villa and a 19th-century defensive fortress, and the island's traditional white houses contrast with the blue sea and sky. Ancient fishing traditions are maintained and freshly caught tuna and sea bass are specialties.
Ferries run to the island every summer from Trapani and Milazzo in Sicily. Due to strictly controlled development, there are only two small hotels on the island, which maintains a peaceful and escapist atmosphere for travelers seeking a pristine natural experience.
Macheng, Huanggang, Hubei Province, county-level city, is located in the junction of Hubei, Henan and Anhui provinces, the southern foot of the Dabie Mountains, known as "the gateway to East Hubei". This city with a long history is one of the important birthplace of immigrant culture, "Jiangxi fill Lake Canton" migration history of Macheng filial piety in the township so that it has become tens of millions of Chinese at home and abroad, the ancestral home, attracting a large number of people each year to find their roots. Turtle Peak Mountain Scenic Area within the territory of the "azalea sea" famous, 100,000 acres of ancient azalea communities bloom in April every year, known as "the world's first azalea red"; manifold Ting Ancient Town is Su Shi's masterpiece, "Dingfengbo" creation of the place, leaving a wealth of humanistic relics of the Song Dynasty. Macheng is also the "hometown of Chinese chrysanthemums" and "hometown of Chinese chestnuts", and its specialty agricultural products are well known throughout the country. In recent years, relying on the red culture, ecological resources and location advantages, Macheng is developing into a dynamic city integrating cultural experience, ecological tourism and specialty agriculture.