To get to the Bermuda is dreams of many. Some lucky people with pleasure are resting here. What attract numerous tourists and where is the Bermuda Islands? Let's figure it out.
Where are the Bermuda Islands?
Are you are located the islands in the center of the Atlantic. By plane from England to fly there six and a half hours. Distance OT North Carolina - 1046 km to the east. They are at the intersection of sea routes. Only 900 kilometers is located North America. This archipelago consists of 180 coral Islands, as well as tiny islands, the bulk of which is uninhabited. Bermuda is the main one.
Interesting facts associated with Bermuda
Historically, Bermuda is owned by Britain. Therefore, the first inhabitants (back in 1609) were the British, although the Isles opened the Spaniards. Incredible stories And the secrets are enough. All known, for example, Bermuda triangle. Several ways of reports of various airlines pass over the Bermuda Islands, and often here in the marine expanses and in the air inexplicable catastrophes. However, tourists do not usually swim in these places. There are 150 islands where to relax. Places enough for everyone!
In 1503, Juan Bermudes, Spanish navigator, opened the Bermuda. They wore a long time the name of one British Admiral, George Somers, who in 1609 suffered a wreck after the expedition off the coast of Bermud. He returned here in the same year, but he died soon, so the name did not fit. The settlers left them here, as it is believed to have become for the play of Shakespeare "Storm". Bermudic islands known in our days in the times of Somers were famous for cedar forests. Today is resort area with many sights.
Climate and beaches
Climate on all subtropical islands. The temperature ranges from +19 to +28 degrees Celsius, so that all year round can be visited for beach holidays Bermuda. The sea here is always warm (from December to April, however, its temperature is +20 ... + 22 degrees, but many tourists do not stop). The most rain period - from the end of June to October. The best time for visiting is, perhaps, May, June and November. At this time, the level of humidity will not be very high. The peak of hurricanes falls on other months. And the temperature for a beach holiday will be optimal.
The beaches are famous here by unique pink sand, which is found in nature very rarely. You can find it on the island of Bermuda, on the segment of the shore between Horsech and Vorvik-Long Bay. Beach have both public and hotels owned by hotels. In the dark, public closed.
Bermud infrastructure
The population of all islands together to be taken is almost 70 thousand people. Here are dozens of times more travelers, so the economy is almost entirely related to the tourist business. However, the agricultural, shipbuilding and pharmaceutical industries are also developed here.
A variety of hotels are located on the entire coast, unique in beauty. These are both intricate and traditional houses and modern luxury buildings. All categories of vacationers can find a suitable option for themselves. In addition, it is possible to do golf and tennis, cricket and rugby, horse riding, snorkeling and diving, yacht and kayaking walks, and a course of spa procedures that are very popular here.
There are many interesting things on these islands - this is both botanical gardens, and crystal caves, and 365 seats for immersion to sunken at different times near the ships ships. Lucky treasures still find treasures on sea Dn.who belonged to Spanish galleons and British shopping ships. In addition, there is a 120-kilometer ridge of coral colonies in pure coastal waters, among the marine grass, which creates excellent conditions for the habitat of marine animals.
On Bermuda you can find about 350 different types of birds. One of the most rare are Bermuda petrels, blue herons, bright blue oatmeal painting, sisside, arctic rzhanks. Round year Islands, thanks to soft climate, covered with tropical vegetation. You will meet Bougainvillia, Oleandra, Lilies, White, Yellow and Red Hibiscus Flowers, Bermudiana. This is a real paradise!
Reserves and national parks
Waters located around Bermud are one of the richest in the western part of the Atlantic in the species diversity. There are about 4.5 thousand species of marine organisms, as well as about 650 species of fish and 350 species of birds. Local ecosystems, of course, are applied significant damage due to numerous tourists. It is not surprising that there is a rigid environmental legislation, as well as many small environmental zones. For example, Nonsach Island. He guards Kahu, Bermuda dove, which is one of the rarest bird species on the planet. Access here, which is naturally limited, although sometimes the Birmud's biological station organizes a visit for some tourist groups.
Some reserved areasCast for the protection of the underwater world include Castle Island, Jilbert-Neuchu Reservation, Hangry Bay, Charlis Island, Coopers Island, Wallsingham, etc.
Hamilton (Capital)
Bermuda has several important cities. However, the main one is Hamilton - a cosmopolitan and dynamic capital with a cheerful and relaxed rhythm of life. Its main attractions: The Historical Bermuda Museum, which is containing the exposition of the period of great geographical discoveries, as well as subjects found at the bottom of the sea; Bermud Cathedral (Style - Netica), Bermuda National Gallery, where you will find the works of Winslow Homer, Joshua Reynolds, Thomas Gainesboro. All this and much more you will see by visiting Hamilton (Bermuda Islands).
Saint George
Saint-George is a city declared by UNESCO in the property of mankind. It reproduces its architecture attributes and events of long-stayed days. This city of Bermuda islands has many attractions. It should be noted Royal Squarewhere the city's council with the "shameful post" belonging to the 18th century. Once in this place punished criminals. Also interesting is the old state residence, which was built in 1620. Fort, renovated and received a second life, is also very curious. Now it is: the Bermuda Maritime Museum, a cinema, a traditional pub, a craft market and a well-known snorkeling park (underwater swimming center, which is one of the best on Bermuda).
The hospitable and friendly inhabitants of the islands are rightfully proud of the historical heritage, which combines various cultures. Here, with dignity, Bermuda Shorts (traditional clothing) is always in stock a cocktail with rum and a plate with fish pussy. More than 150 restaurants can be found on the islands - from gastronomic, sophisticated to democratic.
Local kitchen
Bermuda, tours for which are now enjoying high demand, have their own special cuisine. It is the result of mixing different cultures. As a rule, traditional dishes include pork, rice, polka dots. On Bermudah, one of the favorite dishes is a fish pussy, served with a sharp sauce. Residents of the islands for Christmas are necessarily preparing pies from Manioki. Delicates of these places also include ear of the sea perch, seasoned with black rum, ear of shark meat, crucible pies, Bermuda lobsters, etc.
Tip
The cost of maintenance in most restaurants is approximately 10-15% of the check amount. It is usually included in the account. Tips in hotels are not accepted, they are usually already included in it. It should be said that the hotel adds special tax to the cost. Its size is 7.5%. In addition, there may be some other fees. Porters and Swiss in hotels and the airport usually give a few dollars. Taxi drivers expect about 10-15% of tips from the cost of travel.
Money Bermud.
Many tourists will be brought as a souvenir of the coin of the Bermuda Islands. Tell a little about local money. Bermuda dollar is a national currency. It is 100 cents. On the islands before the introduction of this currency in 1970 there was a Bermuda pound equal to pound sterling. Bermuda dollar was introduced on February 6, 1970. It is equal to the US dollar. On the front side of all banknotes there is an image of Queen Elizabeth II. Covers are similar to external design. Between the designs of new and old samples also principled difference not.
Festivals and holidays
On Bermudah, as in the whole in the Caribbean region, various festivals, carnivals and festivities are held. The most famous Caribbean Festival of Soca Music, which at the end of July or early August is held in Royal-Naval-Docyard. Bermuda Reggae festival, no less than color, is held in mid-August. It should also be noted a three-day "Bermuda Tattoo", ending with a large firework (time - beginning of November).
Bermuda was discovered by the Spanish Captain-Apervote of Juan de Bermudes in 1503, which, though he did not land on the islands, but marked them on the map, for the first time on the Bermuda map appeared in 1543 called Rock or Rock, until this point the name was Spanish rock.
Geography and nature of Bermuda
Bermuda is the islands of volcanic origin, which are near the western tip of the Sargass Sea. Bermuda islands were formed during the formation of an underwater volcano and further circled with coral reefs, adding to the scene. The main island has mountainous terrain, the shore can boast of excellent sandy beaches, the number of cozy buckthorn. At the beginning and middle of the 20th century, almost all trees on Bermuda were cut down, today the deforestation of the forest is prohibited on economic purposes. A third of the island's territories occupy shrubs, wild plant plants are located in the mountains, cultural plants are planted in the valleys.
The largest cities are Hamilton and St. George. Bermuda consist of 9 districts, local settlements It is not different as the village - Village. Bermuda is 181 island, the total area is 53.3 square kilometers. In the title of some islands there is constantly confusion, so the island of Somers is often called in a plural, although this is the only island, it is also mistakenly called the Summer Islands. The names of the islands are often repeated, for example, two islands at once have the same name - Long Island, on the island of Somerset, Main and Cooper Island, there is one and the same bay called Long Bay, there are two roads in different parts Countries called Hibiber Pass. There are even two cities of St. George - on the island of St. George in Georgievsky parish. The city of Hamilton is available in the same district and the Pembroke County.
Flora and Fauna on Bermuda
During the detection, the Bermuda waslands were desert, the Bermudian cedar was grew here, there were mango swamps along the shores, and the Spaniards took palm trees, including coconuts, which were well made, but they had the fruits of them very small due to the more severe climate. On the islands today there are 5 species of bats, birds, mainly Bermuda Petrel, who was discovered in 1951 after he had not seen since 1620. On the beaches you can see rare species Turtles.
Climate and weather of the Bermuda Islands
On Bermudah, a wet subtropical climate with a great influence of the warm current Golf Stream. Bermuda are on the same parallels as Portugal, the temperature in July and August is held at the level of 30 degrees of heat, the temperature in winter is about 20 degrees of heat, there were never frosts on the islands. The precipitation is evenly distributed by months of the year, the most arid are the month of April and May.
The average annual temperature on Bermuda 22.8 ° C is very cold in February 18.6 ° C and very hot in August 28.2 ° C.
Bermuda islands are in the belt of hurricanes, however, they usually weaken, reaching the islands. The last hurricane, which visited Bermuda in October 2014 was category 2. Hurricanes pass without human victims and large destruction. Hurricanes season from August to the beginning of November.
Freshwater in Bermuda Islands
The only source of fresh water on Bermudes are rain, water by local residents is going through the special design of the roofs of houses, water flows into a special tank if the owner of the house has exhausted the supply of water from the last rain, then you will have to cause a truck with Kanishtrole to replenish stocks. All roofs houses white color With the same stepped castration. Water collection by residents is regulated at the legislative level.
History of Bermuda Islands
As mentioned above, the Bermuda was discovered by Spaniard Huang de Bermudes in 1503 and subsequently named after him. The legends about spirits and demons are connected with the island, in general, the Bermuda islands were very frightened by the navigators and wore bad glory. The sailors feared to be on the islands at night and even during the day, as they heard the deeline's wrinkled cries, probably, this devil was a bird of a petrel with his hoarse voice, hysteria added the noise of vital pigs. Dangerous storms that raged around the island brought him a name - the islands of the devil. Spanish and Portuguese colonialists were frightened here to settle.
The first colonists of the island of the devil were the immigrants from the UK, who were headed from England to Virginia, but were broken by a storm, who nailed them to Bermudam, 150 people and one dog survived and founded here the first colony if this accident was happening They would not dare to linger on a screaming island for a long time. Since 1684, the Bermuda became the official colony of Great Britain. As in other territories of the Caribbean region, and indeed, America agriculture was based on Bermuda at the slave labor of Africans, which in large quantities began to deliver here. Since 1838, agriculture has decline after cancellation of slavery in Britain. Since the beginning of the 20th century, tourists from North America stretched here, the main sector of the housekeeper did not change until today. It is interesting to note that from 1931 to 1948, the railway worked on Bermuda, passing through the bridges and connecting the islands. From 1941 to 1968, there was an American military base here, but due to the lack of nearby America's enemies, America ceased to rent land for military purposes.
At all times, the Bermudic Islands came across the problem of overpopulation, agriculture is hampered here, the growing of tobacco has become the most profitable, but its cost is higher than on the lands of North America. The big outflow of the population from Bermuda was registered in the early years after the day of independence in the United States, many Bermudicians migrated to the United States and Canada.
In 1616 and 1620, laws were adopted on Bermuda to ban bird hunting and young turtles. From the 17th century, shipbuilding bodies began to appear on the shores of the Bermuda Islands, the ships, built on local shipyards, became the most quick and modern in the British flotilla. The deserved vegetation of the island has undermined the agriculture, but opened the road to the extraction of salt and in the next centuries salt became the main source of income of the Bermuda Islands. After American independence, the Bermuda was noticed in London, financing increased due to fear of losing this block of land. Perhaps if it were not for a large distance to Virginia, then Bermuda would be covered by the uprisings and gained independence from Britain. From 1811, on Bermuda, the British began to build a large military garrison to protect their nautical paths, the Bermuda garrison was built on the island of Ireland in the west of the Bermuda Islands, it was from here that the fighting attacks of English ships during the war of 1812 against the United States began. On the events of those times today can be found in the Military Museum of Bermuda.
In 1930, after several unsuccessful attempts on Bermuda, the American hydrosapoly from New York was able to fly from 1936 from Berlin, a tourist flight began to fly from Bermads through Azores And New York, in 1937, from New York on Bermuda, the airplanes of Imperial Airways and Pan American World Airways began to fly. The country's economy tourist sector has reached a peak in 1960-1970, but after business tourism ranked first on the podium.
Executive power in the Bermuda islands belongs to the monarch of Great Britain Elizabeth second and is carried out on her behalf through the local governor, who is appointed personally Queen. Defense and foreign affairs also heads the United Kingdom. Bermuda today is the oldest overseas of Britain, the local parliament is the fifth oldest in the world. The head of the government of Bermuda is the Prime Minister. The Constitution was adopted in 1967 and was changed in 1989 and 2003. The legislative power consists of a two-bearet parliament on the sample of the Westminster system. The Senate is an upper chamber consisting of 11 members appointed by the governor on the recommendation of the Prime Minister and the opposition leader. According to the law, elections are held at least once every 15 years. In the UN, the Bermuda is the United Kingdom. Bermuda Embassies are available in London and Washington. All top-level negotiations on the countries of the Caribbean region are held on Bermuda. Since 2003, the Bermuda islands are an associate member of the Caribbean Community.
Language on Bermuda
English is official, but most of the locals in everyday life speak at Creole English, in which there are many Spanish or Portuguese words.
Visas to Bermuda Islands
Life of people on the Bermuda Islands
Briefly about the economic position of Bermuda: here is a very high standard of living, and significantly higher even on the American Virgin Islands or Puerto Rico, it is clean everywhere and well-maintained, beautiful and most importantly safely, but at the same time the Bermuda islands cannot be considered such a beach paradise as Caribbean region. If it were not preferably a black population, then this place would be little similar to the former colony of Great Britain.
Lower life and price on Bermudah
On Bermudah all opposite the American, that this British Colony speaks a very small number of facts. In the country there are constantly debates about the separation from the civilized world, that is, from the UK, however, the adherents of this decision constantly lose, since the local population sees how the countries of the Caribbean region, which have achieved independence, for example, Haiti or Cuba live.
Economy of the Bermuda Islands
Throughout the 20th century, the economy on Bermuda showed grandiose results, although it was based only on marine insurance and tourism, nevertheless the country showed the highest level of GDP per capita. Bermuda is located in the field of hurricanes and inexplicable phenomena, a number of surface vessels and aircraft in for different years They disappeared with mysterious circumstances, so that the so-called Bermuda triangle appeared here - the place of inexplicable events. Islands are protected by cliffs and coral reefs from hurricanes and high waves.
The United States is the largest trading partner of the Bermuda Islands, providing more than 71% of the total importation, 85% of tourist visitors. On Bermuda is about 163 billion capital from the United States. The main source of income of the Bermuda islands is insurance activity.
Bermuda islands practically do not trade with West India, the main emphasis is on the United States.
GDP of the Bermuda Islands
At present, the GDP of the Bermuda islands per capita is $ 91477, which is according to some given the highest indicator in general in the world.
Real estate, cost of apartments and houses on Bermudah, Sale and Rent
Bermuda keep the first lines in the ranks of world statistics at the cost of real estate. So the book of the facts of the CIA claims that the average price of an apartment in Bermudah in 2003 amounted to $ 976,000, while local real estate agencies insist on a figure of $ 1.8 million. You can rent an apartment on Bermuda for the amount of $ 3,000 for a modest room.
Offshore center of Bermuda
Bermuda has long been an offshore territory, there is no direct taxation of physical income and legal entitiesHowever, instead of import taxes work, most imported goods and have a high end value, for long-term goods and food products are installed several times higher than in the United States. The country's budget strongly depends on assembled import taxes.
Without tax on the profit of the enterprise on Bermudah are a popular place for tax evasion. Nevertheless, according to British legislation foreign individuals difficult in receipt of banking services, it is impossible to put the Internet at home or buy mobile phone with sim card. At Bermudah there are offices and headquarters of the apartments of the largest American Iich giants, who in this status were able to save billions of dollars. On Bermuda, the headquarters of the apartment of the largest world hedge funds, companies engaged in the sale of shares are concentrated. In 4 banks of the Bermuda islands there are assets equal to 24.4 billion dollars.
Tourism on the Bermuda Islands
Tourism today is in second place in the local housekeeper after insurance and exchange case, annually Bermuda visits more than half a million tourists, 80% of them from the USA, many tourists from Great Britain and Canada, you can get through the air on cruise liners.
Education on Bermuda
Today, 26 schools on Bermuda, 18 of them are private, until 1965, schools were racially segregated. Bachelor can be obtained in several colleges on the island, the Master's degree needs to go US or Canada.
Medicine and hospitals on Bermudah
Even if the visa does not require mandatory insurance from the tourist, then the reality of life may call this need. On Bermuda, very expensive medicine, the cost of local medical care is even higher than in the United States. Unlike other countries that are part of the British colonies, the Bermuda does not have national health care. Employees must provide a health plan and pay 50% of the cost of services. Insurance is mandatory and lies with a serious cargo at employers and employees themselves.
Bermuda currency
Since 1970, the Bermuda dollar (B $, BD $ or BMD), which is rigging to the American dollar one to one to the American dollar one at the Bermuda Currency. In the circulation of banknotes in 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 2, as well as coins in 1 and 25, 10, 5 and 1 cent. Until 1970, Bermuda pound went in the country. However, today, almost everywhere you can pay and American dollars, the exchange rate is very simple.
Currency exchange
It is absolutely not profitable on Bermuda to buy American dollars for Bermuda, as you understand this completely does not concern foreign tourists who are always going with American dollars.
Work and salary at the Bermuda Islands
In Bermudah, a high level of education, unskilled work belongs to migrants, white people - people from the US and Canada on Bermudah occupy high positions in banking, insurance and finance. Suites from Africa and Caribbean Islands And most indigenous people are busy in service and tourism. Salary can be compared with the level of income of the USA, Canada or the UK.
Rest and beaches on Bermudah
Unfortunately, there are few suitable beaches on the island, besides Bermuda are the north of the beach holiday strip, there is a change in the seasons of the year, sunbathing on the beach in the summer and early autumn. As such, there are no beaches. Cruise liners - The main flow of tourists, they come to the Dockyard port, where the former royal base-fortress is located, the aerostat is located at the opposite end of the island at Saint Georges. Both places are rich in natural and architectural attractions. Most. best Beach On Bermuda is considered pink sand beach In Astwood Park.
Agriculture on Bermuda is practically not developed, this is a consequence of not fertile soils, the whole island consists of limestone, and houses are made from it. There is a big problem with fresh water, mining it from the roofs of houses, each house has a special roof that collects rainwater.
Transport on Bermuda as in the USA, that is public transport practically no, everyone goes on personal carswho are very expensive in mind the lack of place for them. There are no sidewalks on the streets, as there is no place to actually speaking for the cars themselves. Best view Transport is a motorcycle or bike, so you can avoid traffic jams, and the whole island can be stopped literally for half an hour. Left-sided movement, however, such a situation in most countries of the Caribbean region and even where the British was not.
Rent and hire of cars on the Bermuda Islands
Foreign tourists are unavailable a car rental service, which is regrettable, you can only rent a scooter or bike, in any case you have to push in public buses or ride a taxi.
Prices and shopping on Bermuda, Shops and Food
All foods with the exception of fish and local fruit is bridged from the US and therefore very expensive. Residents of Bermuda are spoiled by the Western way, there are simply immense women. Product prices are on average two or three times higher than in the United States. Bermuds also, like Russians or Ukrainians, are mainly working for food, most of the income goes into grocery stores.
Bermudians - people are very polite and devout. The provincial status of the island affects, here it is necessary to greet with each pass passing by. The coastal line is built up with forks and hotels for tourists, real estate prices are crazy. However, there are also abandoned houses, especially many of them outside resort zoneBut most of the tourists do not see this, so the impression of the perfect resort is created, outside of which something like that can be seen in Haiti or Cuba. By the way, migrants from Gati, Cuba, live immediately and live Dominican Republic and other islands of the Caribbean region.
Sport and recreation on the Bermuda
The main sports in Bermudah originated thanks to students of British secondary schools in the 19th century. Such sports was considered an important step in the preparation of military officers of the British fleet. The first Football Association on the island appeared in a distance of 1885. The priority was given to team types of sports that could unwind the spirit of the military, for example, this is a cricket, rugby, and even rowing is also popular. On Bermudah many golf courses, the main stages of the World Cup are held on this earth.
The Bermuda Bermuda is held annually and has a century traditional tradition, the race starts at the Newport (Rhode Island) port in the United States and ends on Bermuda. At the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, the Bermuda Competed in Athletics of Sailing, Swimming, Diving, Triathlon and Horse Sports.
Culture of the Bermuda Islands
The culture of the Bermuda islands is the plexus of the traditions of the Spanish Caribbean, Culture of Britain, Ireland, Scotland, the influence of official English. The proximity of the United States and the former British Virginia means the influence of American culture on the islands. For example, such Hollywood actors were born on the islands as Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Art of Bermuda Islands
First of all, I would like to note the dance and music of Calypso, since the 1970s, reared the popularity of reggae, which was brought by Haitians. On the Bermuda is the annual international film festival, which shows many independent films.
Welcome to Mysterious Bermuda! This place is still weavenly with a haze of riddles and secrets, and history keeps the memory of the set of sunken ships in the very Bermuda triangle, extreme Points Which is located in Florida, Puerto Rico and Bermudah. Some researchers are skeptical about the mystical past of the Bermuda Triangle, nevertheless there is a share of truth in it, as they say "Tale - a lie, yes in it - a hint." The fact is that the Bermuda islands are completely surrounded by a coral reef chain, where many vessels have tolerated. In addition, weather forecasters note that the Bermuda triangle is a place where cyclones and storms often originate. That is, the mysterious disappearance of ships in the "Devil triangle" has no otherworldly nature, but rather scientific, since the captains of the missing courts could simply not cope with the management of the vessel in such hard weather conditions.
To date, Bermuda - a favorite place of rest for diving lovers and others water species Sports. Snow white beaches, amazing exotic nature and animal world Bermud, as well as colorful corals under water, forced annually to go here tourists from all over the world.
Geographically, the Bermuda islands are located in the north-west of the Atlantic, 900 km from North America. Bermuda is the territory of Great Britain. The capital is Hamilton. The most amazing thing is that the researchers still do not know exactly how many islands and reefs are accurately included in Bermud. Some call the figure 138, others - 157, the following - 181. It is just known that only 20 Bermud islands are inhabited. total area Bermuda is just 53.2 km²: all the islets are so small that each of them can cross it from 15 minutes to an hour. The number of the population of the Bermuda islands is about 64,237 people (according to the 2010 census). The overwhelming majority of the population are Moutiles and blacks (approximately 50/50).
The official language of the inhabitants of the Bermuda islands is English, but in everyday life, many express themselves in Portuguese. The population of Bermud professes a considerable number of different religions and cults, among them: Anglicans - 23%, Catholics - 15%, African methodists - 11%, other Protestants - 18%, other cults - 12%, undefined - 7%, atheists - fourteen%.
Regions and resorts
Bermuda is divided into nine districts and two municipalities.
Counties:
- Sandis;
- Southampton;
- Warwick;
- PageT;
- Pembroke;
- Devonshire;
- Smiths;
- Hamilton;
- Saint George.
Municipalities:
- Hamilton;
- Saint George.
Resorts of the Bermuda Islands:
- Hamilton;
- hamilton District;
- devonshire District;
- district Pagets;
- pembroke District;
- county Southampton;
- Saint George;
- saint George District;
- district Smith;
- county Sandis;
- Tope Town;
- district Warwick;
- Flatts Village.
Difference in time
Climate
The climate on Bermuda prevails subtropical. Most weather forecasters believe that the main impact on the weather conditions of Bermud has the flow of Golf Stream, which flows between the Bermuda Archipelago and North America. The water cycle in nature ensures evaporation of water from a warm current, which has a significant impact on the formation of a warm and stable climate on the Bermuda islands.
The water temperature in the summer ranges from + 26 ... + 29 ° C, and in winter it is about + 18 ... + 21 ° C.
Throughout the year, at the Bermuda, approximately equal amount of precipitation falls, rainy seasons are not observed as such, but sometimes powerful tropical shower are sometimes there.
From June to November, the so-called "season of hurricanes" is possible, at this time in the Bermuda islands there are impulses of a strong wind, nevertheless their destructive power is small. Once in a few years strong hurricanes are also possible. The most catastrophic for the Bermuda in its destruction was a hurricane on September 5, 2003.
Visa and customs
Citizens Russian Federation For traveling to Bermuda, a visa will be required, which can be issued at the Embassy or Consulate of Great Britain.
What is needed for visa:
- International passport.
- Photocopy of the first page of the passport.
- Questionnaire (filled in English).
- Photo (3.5x4.5 cm).
- Documents that confirm the financial well-being of the tourist for traveling.
- Help from the place of work, where the sum of the salary of the tourist is indicated.
- Owners of private enterprises need to prepare a certificate of taxes and a copy of the CP registration certificate.
- For pensioners, a copy of a retirement certificate or an account of an account in a bank may be required, which confirms a sufficient amount of means for traveling.
- Students need to present a student card and have a statement from the person who undertakes to pay all the costs of the trip.
- Students at school also requires a statement and certificate from the place of work of one of the guardians, which covers the expenses of the trip and certificate from the place of study.
Customs rules of the Bermuda islands do not prohibit import and export any number of both foreign and local currency. However, if you have a sum of more than 10 thousand dollars, it must be declared. Any gold is subject to a mandatory declaration.
Persons over 18 years old can be imported:
- 200 cigarettes;
- 50 cigars;
- 450 grams of tobacco;
- up to 0.94 strong alcohol;
- 0.94 wines.
Forbidden to transport:
- drugs;
- explosive;
- objects that make up historical value;
- harpuna for underwater hunting;
- animals;
- plants;
- corals;
- sea finds.
How to get
Tourists get to the Bermuda islands mainly through flights. Unfortunately, direct flight From Russia to Bermud does not exist: to fly with transfers (mainly in London or USA). It is worth noting that about 90 percent of all flights to Bermuda is carried out through the territory of the United States of America. There are also several flights to Bermud from Toronto (Canada).
Some romance lovers prefer to exercise sea cruises To the Bermuda Islands.
Excursions
- Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, Zoo.
- Botanical gardens.
- Royal Naval shipyard Bermud.
- Bermuda Maritime Museum.
- Crystal caves.
- Hamilton sightseeing tour.
- Sightseeing tour of St. George.
- Park Hog Bay.
- Adventure with dolphins.
- Fort St. Katerina.
Transport
Movement on Bermuda left-sided, it means that the steering wheel is not on the left, as we used to, but on the right. For this reason, in order to rent a car on the Bermuda islands, you need to have local driver's license. This means that our tourists led here is prohibited. The speed limit on the roads is very impressive - 35 km / h. Nevertheless, local practical practical is never observed.
Among public transport, buses were greatest popularity. They go to 11 routes. The color of buses is pink or blue, and they go regularly from 7 am to 11 pm. For the most part, they are equipped with air conditioning. By bus can be reached almost anywhere in the Bermuda Islands.
Taxis are very popular among tourists. First, because by a taxi you can get to any point of the island, secondly, for the convenience of order: almost all large hotels on Bermudah have their own taxis. If you have local taxi rooms, you can order the car and on the phone. In addition, taxi drivers can arrange excursions tourists and thus to work.
To get to any island of the Bermuda Archipelago you can buy a ticket to the ferry that regularly run between the islands, and also arrange sightseeing excursions.
Communication and Wi-Fi
Internet connection on Bermuda is very good quality. In the capital and major cities there are a large number of Internet cafes that provide almost all types of network services.
You can call home from almost all the islands of the archipelago: Mobile communications is at a high level. If you do not catch a mobile communication, you can use the automatic machine to be used in all major cities. All city phones can go on a long-distance line.
Money
The official currency of the Bermuda is the Bermuda dollar (BMD), which is approximately 100 cents. Nevertheless, US dollars are widely used on the archipelago.
Almost all restaurants and institutions of the bought Bermud include tip (about 10-15% of the total), therefore it is not necessary to leave separately. In hotels, the situation is exactly the same, so it is not desirable to give money to the service personnel (this may be regarded incorrectly). Hotel accommodation already includes a tax - about 7.5% (included in the price). Nevertheless, the airport's service personnel is customary to leave a few dollars on tea, taxi drivers should leave a tip in the amount of 10-15% of the passage.
Prices for food:
- Lunch in the restaurant - 30 USD.
- Lunch in the catering restaurant (McDonalds) - 11 USD.
- Bottle of local beer - 9 USD.
- A bottle of imported beer - 8 USD.
- Coca Cola \\ Pepsi (0.33 l) - 3 USD.
- Water (0.33 l) - 2.3 USD.
- Cappuccino - 4.6 USD.
- Milk (1 l) - 3.8 USD.
- Bread - 6.1 USD.
- Eggs (12 pcs.) - 5.1 USD.
- Cheese local production (1 kg) - 16 USD.
- Wine bottle - 18 USD.
- Putting cigarettes - 12 USD.
- Chicken breast (1 kg) - 23 USD.
- Apples (1 kg) - 10 USD.
- Oranges (1 kg) - 6.9 USD.
- Potatoes (1 kg) - 3.5 USD.
- Tomato (1 kg) - 7.6 USD.
- Banana (1 kg) - 4.9 USD.
- Onions (1 kg) - 3.6 USD.
- Beef (1 kg) - 14 USD.
How to avoid problems
Bermuda islands - one of the safest places to relax. Here and robbery rarely occur, and any kind of violence is unheard of business. So in order to relax well, you do not need to not be shown on the street with the onset of darkness, just do not wear too many gold jewelry and "shine" dear technician, and it is better to store money on the card, and not to wear everywhere large sums Cash. Originals of important documents are better stored in the hotel's safe.
Going on fishing, do not even think to use a guy weapon (if yet in some way it was possible to hide him from customs officers) - it is considered a criminal offense on the islands.
Since there are quite high levels of solar radiation on Bermuda, it should be regularly applied to the skin sunscreen And wear a hat to avoid a thermal impact.
Big cities
Most big City - Hamilton.
Shopping
The most visited shops of Bermud are along the front street in Hamilton. Here, many items make up imports from Great Britain and Ireland, among them exquisite porcelain, crystal, cashmere sweaters of high quality, classic tweed jackets. Among the abundance of imports, local goods are practically lost.
Due to the fact that Bermuda is part of the UK, the prices of British production goods are quite low here, lower than in the United States. Tourists adore porcelain products, silver, clock, perfume, elite alcohol, Cuban cigars.
Often, young couples buy gifts to the wedding here, because there are a large number of shops on Bermuda, which offer a wide selection of better crystal and porcelain in the United States and Great Britain.
Kitchen
Recipes of national dishes of the Bermuda islands are mostly based on American and European (British) kitchen. Recipes for dishes of indigenous people are quite rare here.
The basis of the kitchen of the Bermuda islands is seafood. They love to eat the roots of the local plant of Manioki and authentic vegetables and fruits that grow in abundance here. However, most products that are used by local restaurants are imported, since the island cannot produce enough food to feed the local population and numerous tourists.
Such dishes are most popular on Bermuda:
- Bermud Omar. Delicacy, which is prepared in the best restaurants in the world. At Bermuda, this food is seasonal: from autumn to mid-spring.
- Ear from the sea perch is a national dish on the Bermuda. As seasonings are used black rum.
- Ear of shark meat. In itself, the exotic dish is seasoned with sherry and marinate in a large number of spices.
- Fried cod marinate in Jerez and a large number of sharp spices, which gives this simple dish an amazing taste.
- On Bermuda, it is customary to prepare various types of mollusks. Traditionally, their meat is extinguished with vegetables, seasoning with various sauces.
Entertainment and attractions
- Blue grotto;
- natural Aquarium Daivis-How;
- Botanical Gardens Bermud;
- park Pembro-march;
- spanish Point Park;
- admiralty House Park (Pembroze District);
- robinson Bay Park;
- devonshire Marsh Park;
- park Penhorst;
- devonshire Bay Park (Devonshire-Paris);
- palmetto Park (Devonshire Paris);
- pade Padet-March (County Pajet);
- wit-Island Park (Padet County);
- shelly Bay Park;
- ebbots Cliff Park;
- koni-Island Park;
- wilkinson-Memorial Park Park (Hamilton Paris);
- croel-Waterfront Park (Hamilton Paris);
- park Spittal-hues;
- watch Hill Park (Smith-Paris);
- winter Hayven Park (Smits Paris);
- ferry Point Park;
- rocky Hill Park;
- mallet Bay Park Park;
- greit-Hid Park;
- kindley Field Park;
- beach Horsche Bay;
- jobsons-Kav Beach;
- tobacco Bay Beach;
- vorvik-Long Bay Beach;
- beach West Vale Bay.
Holidays and events
National holidays:
- January 1-2 - New Year.
- march-April - Easter.
- May 24 - Day of Bermud.
- June 11-12 - Queen's birthday.
- August 3 - Liberation Day.
- August 4 - Day Somers.
- September 4 - Labor Day.
- November 11-13 - day of memory.
- December 25 - Christmas.
- December 26 - Day of Gifts.
Historical facts
- 1503 - Bermuda Open spanish navigator Juan Bermudes.
- 1609 - British colonists began to master the islands.
- 1838 - Cancel Slavery. Slaves-colonists began to actively settle the island.
- 1931-1948 - Existence railwaywhich tied the islands of the Bermuda Archipelago.
- 1941 - part of the territory of Bermud British passed to the temporary use of Americans under the military base.
- 1968 - Bermuda received autonomy: right to self-government.
- On Bermuda can not be used by harpoon.
- The system of measures at the Bermuda is British.
- You can order a sightseeing tour of the taxi drivers with blue flags by car.
- Foreigners cannot rent a car according to the legislation of the Bermuda Islands.
- Water on the islands is better to drink bottled.
- Initially, Bermuda was called the "Somers Island" name.
- Bermuda juniper - endemic. This means that such a plant cannot be seen anywhere else in the world.
- Up until 1948, it was impossible to buy a car on Bermuda. Instead of cars, local residents actively used bicycles.
- On Bermuda, the largest number of golf courses per capita.
- There are no rivers or streams on Bermuda. The only way to get the water suitable here is to collect rain.
- Due to the displacement of magnetic fields, the compass arrow shows not magnetic, but the geographical north, even many and believe that the laws of physics do not work and find something mystical in this phenomenon. In addition, Bermuda is not the only similar place in the world.
Tours to Bermuda:The most optimal time and time-spent version of the flight - through the UK (London) Airlines British Airways. But you can also organize tours to Bermuda through the US or other countries of the Caribbean (for example, Cuba). From Russia, direct flight to Bermuda is not carried out.
CAPITAL: Hamilton
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: The official language on Bermudah is English. In everyday life, a peculiar Slang is most often used, formed from the English language basis and a large number of Spanish and Portuguese words and idiomatic expressions.
CURRENCY: Bermuda dollar (BMD) \u003d 100 cents. In the monetary circulation of the islands there are banknotes of the following denominations: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 Bermuda dollars.
TIME:from Moscow -7 hours
On the Bermuda islands, clocks are translated on summer and winter time On the last Sunday of March and October, respectively.
Visa to Bermuda Islands
Citizens of Russia and the CIS for visiting besthe wise islands do not require a visa in the presence of a multiple existing visa of the USA, Canada or the United Kingdom or a residence permit in these countries. Since most flights on Bermuda are carried out from the USA or the United Kingdom, there are visas of tourists in tourist passports.
Usually, the allowed stay on the islands is three months, but the immigration officer can increase it to six months depending on the purpose of stay.
When passing passport control It is necessary to present the following documents:
- passport with a visa of one of these countries. Both should be valid at least 45 days from the end of the trip;
- return tickets or tickets to the third country.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- There are no restrictions on import and export of foreign and local currency, the amounts of more than $ 10,000 are subject to mandatory declaration. When importing gold, the declaration is required.
- Persons over the age of 18 are permitted a duty free import to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, or 450 gr. tobacco; up to 0.94 l of strong alcoholic beverages and up to 0.94 liters of wine.
- Transit of narcotic and explosives, items of historical and cultural value and weapons without appropriate permits of the Bermud Police Department (is issued in advance), as well as harpoon rifles for underwater hunting. Any medicines containing narcotic substances must be accompanied by a recipe certified by the notary confirming the need for their use.
- It is forbidden to import and export plants and representatives of fauna, all living marine animals, as well as corals and items raised from the bottom of the sea.
TRANSPORT
Movement on the Bermuda is left-hand (the steering wheel on the right).
In order to drive cars on the Bermuda, you need to be local resident And have local driver's license, to led cars here is prohibited by law. But you can rent a scooter (scooter) - driver's license for rent it is not required, but you need to be over 16 years old. Before you are given a scooter, you will be given a short driving lesson, and will be convinced that you can ride it. Helmet, castle, full fuel tank and baggage basket - included in the rental price. Using a helmet - be sure! Most companies will take a scooter from your hotel at the end of the lease.
Taxi is the easiest way to get to any point of the main island. Taxi drivers can organize excursions on Bermudam. Blue flag on the hood of the car shows that the driver is a qualified guide. Tariffs for travel are established by law ($ 4 for the first mile (1.6 km) + $ 1.4 for all subsequent miles). Taxi drivers are customary to leave tips - 10% of the cost of the trip.
The bus service is widespread on the main island (only 11 routes). Prices for travel are significantly cheaper than in a taxi, and the abundance of routes allows you to get to all parts of the island. Buses are easy to find out on pink or blue colors, they are all with air conditioning, and go, as a rule, from 7 am to 23 pm. Tickets can be purchased from the driver or buy ticket In some stores. Buses stop on demand and do not take passengers with a large luggage.
There are passenger ferries between the islands that constitute a good alternative to buses. Often it is a faster and entertaining type of transport.
CLIMATE:subtropical, marine. The average annual temperatures of July: +27 ° C, January: +18 ° C are due to the close and warm atlantic flow of Gulf Stream. Despite the fact that in winter the air temperature occasionally drops to 0 ° C (due to the flow of cold air from the Arctic), frosts on Bermuda are excluded. For the Bermuda archipelago, tropical hurricanes are characterized, although due to the right northern location of the islands they come here (from Caribbean) Not at the peak of your destructive power.
The best time to visit the country - from April to October, when it is warm and relatively dry weather.
Main Attractions of Bermuda Islands
Bermuda Cathedral of Bridge-Holi Trinity - This is the mother of the Anglican Church on the Bermuda Islands, known not only to its religious, historical and social significanceBut also with its beautiful architecture. It is located in the heart of Hamilton, Bermuda Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Blessed Trinity.
Lighthouse Gibbs Hill was built in 1844 by royal engineers. Gibbs Hill is the highest of two lighthouses on Bermuda. It is also one of the first lighthouses in the world made of cast iron. This is caused by the fact that at that time, the steel was still poorly processed. The optical part consists of Fresnel lenses since 1904, it rotates on steel bearings. The hill on which the lighthouse is worth is one of the highest on the island. Airplanes see its outbreaks at a distance of 100 miles (160 km). Until 1964, the most part of the light was manually managed, but in June 2013, the entire system was automated and now operates on electricity.
Elboou Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the main island on Bermudah (overseas Territory of Great Britain). Elboou is pretty big Beach with very white sand. Part of the beach is in private ownership of one of the most famous hotels Bermud "Elbo Beach", and the other part is open to public access.
Fort Saint Catherine - Fort coastal artillery, located in the northeastern part of Saint George Island, Bermuda (Overseas Territory of Great Britain). Fort is world Heritage UNESCO.
Cave crystals Located near the city of Hamilton - the capital of the Bermuda Islands. Not far from the cave is the coast of Castle Harbor. The amazing discovery of the cave was made by two teenage boy who were looking for the balls lost in the grass for a crocket. So it was discovered fabulous place In 1905. Already 2 years after the opening of the cave became the tourist attraction of Bermuda. Cave has pure deep lakes with such transparent waterthat you can view their bottom. Cave of crystals is an amazing place where you can admire the stalactites and stalagmites. According to tourists, there is no cold in the cave.
As well as a huge variety of tiny islands, which can only be reached by boat.
Embassy of the Russian Federation at the Bermuda Islands
The interests of Russia on the islands represents the Russian Embassy in the UK (London).
Where are the mysterious Bermuda Islands?
Bermuda (Bermuda) is 150 coral islands and reefs in the northwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean, 900 km from the US coast. Airports on the east coast of the United States from Bermud fly 2- 2.5 hours
Does the visa need for Bermuda
Bermuda islands - the overseas Territory of Great Britain, which has a wide autonomy. Bermuda is managed by the governor prescribed from London and the local prime minister.
Russians for visiting the Bermuda Islands a special visa of Bermud is needed, Which can be obtained through the Embassy or Consulate of Great Britain. Also, citizens of Russia and the CIS citizens who have a valid visa (or residence permit) of the United States, Great Britain or Canada can visit Bermuda without a special visa.
History of Bermuda Islands
Bermuda in 1503 opened Spaniard Huang Bermudes, but Spain did not claim for fruitless and uninhabited landclocks, therefore, in 1609, the English Captain George Somers "re-opened". Since the Bermuda waslands, which were at the intersection of trade routes, had an important strategic importance, after Somers, the flow of white immigrants and black slaves rushed here. However, due to the scarcity of local soils, the settlers fell into a complete dependence on deliveries from the United States, which played with them a dick joke during the war for independence. Then Bermuda became a transshipment base for the British fleet and hit the blockade from the states.
Officially, the territory of Great Britain Bermuda has become in 1648, and only in 1968 they were entitled to internal self-government.
The Bermuda Economy is fully based on tourism, and until 1995, the local population also served the American military base, which appeared here in the years of World War II.
Attractions Bermud.
Bermuda Triangle
The main attraction of Bermud, known all over the world, cannot be seen because Bermuda Triangle is the conditional area of \u200b\u200bthe Atlantic Ocean, outlined by Lines from Florida to Puerto Rico, from Puerto Rico to Bahamas and from Bahamas to Florida.
Thanks to the ufologists, psychics and esoterics, the Bermuda Triangle is considered a place where marine and inexplicably aircraft. Although the masted scientists believe that the unlimited glory of this area of \u200b\u200bthe Atlantic is just the fruit of the turbulent fantasy of journalists and individual exalted personalities.
Very detailed, the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle are dealt with the Bermuda Triangle film under water
Detailed map of Bermud.
However, about all the mysterious incidents in the Bermuda triangle, you can learn on excursions in the house of the main postmaster Bermud - Pa La Ville, which is located in the capital of the islands - the city of Hamilton.
The main attraction of the capital itself is the Anglican Church of the Blessed Trinity, from the tower of which you can see the whole city.
Not far from Hamilton is a large complex that combines a zoo, aquarium and museum. In this complex, you can learn about the history of the islands, and get acquainted with their extremely unusual Flora, fauna and underwater world.
In the district, Hamilton can also be visited by crystal caves that described Mark Twain in their books.
The former royal naval shipyard is located in a small village of Somerset, in its territory now there are interactive dolphinariums, where you can swim with dolphins and feed them, and the maritime museum.
One of the oldest buildings in the Bermuda is the Fort of St. Catherine, built in 1614. Fort is located aside from all major tourist routes near the town of Saint-George.
