Amelia Island in Florida.. Discover its beauty and history with us

2019-06-07 2019-06-07T21:06:37Z
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Weather of Arabia - Amelia Island is a barrier island off the east coast of the US state of Florida , located in the far north of the state at the border with Atlanta, and is often considered one of the most visited tourist destinations in the United States.

The island includes a group of beautiful beaches and wildlife opportunities, the most famous of which are Amelia City and Fernandina Beach. It is also a distinguished destination for golf lovers, with famous fields represented by Amelia River Golf Club, Fernandia Beach Club, Northampton Club and others.

History of Amelia Island

The museum is located in the city of Fernandina Beach, and it presents the history of the island, with temporary and permanent displays on many topics such as the Timucuan Indians, the Spanish missions, and the island's role in the Civil War, and the museum also organizes historical walking tours around the island.

The island is one of the oldest and most ancient historical places in the state of Florida. Eight flags have flown in its sky throughout history. At first it was settled by the Timukuwan Indians, and it was discovered by the French Jean Ribo in 1562, then the Spanish forces expelled the French and imposed control over northeastern Florida in In 1565, it was named Santa Maria Island.

In the early eighteenth century, the British called the island the name "Amelia Island", then they obtained it from the Spanish following an exchange process, then Florida was returned to the Spanish in 1811 and the city of Fernandina was established in relation to the King of Spain. And in 1817 the Americans retrieved Amelia Island.

The beauty of nature in Amelia Florida

Since Amelia Florida is an island surrounded by ocean waters and fjords, boating and fishing is a real experience, and many boat rental and fishing companies operate in this area, and they can be easily found.

The recreation area is located 11 kilometers north of Little Talbot Island National Park, south of Fernandina Beach, and it consists of 200 acres of beaches, salt marshes, and coastal marine forests. Activities include fishing, hiking, sunbathing, wildlife watching, and horseback riding.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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