Cape Coral

Villa Eyleen is located in Cape Coral. It offers free wifi, air conditioning, free bicycle rental and a garden with an outdoor pool open all year round. This is a truly fabulous property, beautifully refurbished with exquisite decor and no expense spared on furnishings and equipment. WE LOVED IT. It is light, spacious and everything is of the highest quality. Stefan goes the extra mile in ensuring that your stay will be memorable. Every little detail from mood lighting to bikes and multi TV channels is provided for your enjoyment. The pool is a delight, wonderful water quality and temperature. It was hard to drag ourselves out of such luxury but we managed to swim every day, went for bike rides, visited Sanibel, Captiva and Pine Island which are all close by and make lovely days out. When we left this morning we were sincerely wishing we had booked another week. Do not hesitate to book this lovely quiet, immaculate villa.

The sun is the source of life on the planet. Its rays provide the necessary light and warmth. At the same time, ultraviolet radiation from the Sun is destructive to all living things. To find a compromise between the beneficial and harmful properties of the Sun, meteorologists calculate the ultraviolet radiation index, which characterizes the degree of its danger.

What kind of UV radiation from the sun is there?

Ultraviolet radiation from the Sun has a wide range and is divided into three regions, two of which reach the Earth.

  • UVA. Long-wave radiation range
    315–400 nm

    The rays pass almost freely through all atmospheric “barriers” and reach the Earth.

  • UV-B. Medium wave range radiation
    280–315 nm

    The rays are 90% absorbed by the ozone layer, carbon dioxide and water vapor.

  • UV-C. Shortwave range radiation
    100–280 nm

    The most dangerous area. They are completely absorbed by stratospheric ozone without reaching the Earth.

The more ozone, clouds and aerosols in the atmosphere, the less the harmful effects of the Sun. However, these life-saving factors have a high natural variability. The annual maximum of stratospheric ozone occurs in spring, and the minimum in autumn. Cloudiness is one of the most variable characteristics of weather. The carbon dioxide content also changes all the time.

At what UV index values ​​is there a danger?

The UV index provides an estimate of the amount of UV radiation from the Sun at the Earth's surface. UV index values ​​range from a safe 0 to an extreme 11+.

  • 0–2 Low
  • 3–5 Moderate
  • 6–7 High
  • 8–10 Very high
  • 11+ Extreme

In mid-latitudes, the UV index approaches unsafe values ​​(6–7) only when maximum height The sun is above the horizon (occurs in late June - early July). At the equator, the UV index reaches 9...11+ points throughout the year.

What are the benefits of the sun?

In small doses, UV radiation from the Sun is simply necessary. The sun's rays synthesize melanin, serotonin, and vitamin D, which are necessary for our health, and prevent rickets.

Melanin creates a kind of protective barrier for skin cells from the harmful effects of the Sun. Because of it, our skin darkens and becomes more elastic.

The hormone of happiness serotonin affects our well-being: it improves mood and increases overall vitality.

Vitamin D strengthens the immune system, stabilizes blood pressure and performs anti-rickets functions.

Why is the sun dangerous?

When sunbathing, it is important to understand that the line between the beneficial and harmful Sun is very thin. Excessive tanning always borders on a burn. Ultraviolet radiation damages DNA in skin cells.

The body's defense system cannot cope with such aggressive influence. It lowers immunity, damages the retina, causes skin aging and can lead to cancer.

Ultraviolet light destroys the DNA chain

How the Sun affects people

Sensitivity to UV radiation depends on skin type. People of the European race are the most sensitive to the Sun - for them, protection is required already at index 3, and 6 is considered dangerous.

At the same time, for Indonesians and African Americans this threshold is 6 and 8, respectively.

Who is most influenced by the Sun?

    People with fair hair
    skin tone

    People with many moles

    Residents of mid-latitudes during a holiday in the south

    Winter lovers
    fishing

    Skiers and climbers

    People with a family history of skin cancer

In what weather is the sun more dangerous?

It is a common misconception that the sun is dangerous only in hot and clear weather. You can also get sunburned in cool, cloudy weather.

Cloudiness, no matter how dense it may be, does not reduce the amount of ultraviolet radiation to zero. In mid-latitudes, cloudiness significantly reduces the risk of getting sunburned, which cannot be said about traditional places beach holiday. For example, in the tropics, if in sunny weather you can get sunburned in 30 minutes, then in cloudy weather - in a couple of hours.

How to protect yourself from the sun

To protect yourself from harmful rays, follow simple rules:

    Spend less time in the sun during midday hours

    Wear light-colored clothing, including wide-brimmed hats

    Use protective creams

    Wear sunglasses

    Stay in the shade more on the beach

Which sunscreen to choose

Sunscreens vary in their degree of sun protection and are labeled from 2 to 50+. The numbers indicate the proportion of solar radiation that overcomes the protection of the cream and reaches the skin.

For example, when applying a cream labeled 15, only 1/15 (or 7 %) of the ultraviolet rays will penetrate the protective film. In the case of cream 50, only 1/50, or 2 %, affects the skin.

Sunscreen creates a reflective layer on the body. However, it is important to understand that no cream can reflect 100% of ultraviolet radiation.

For everyday use, when the time spent under the Sun does not exceed half an hour, a cream with protection 15 is quite suitable. For tanning on the beach, it is better to take 30 or higher. However, for fair-skinned people it is recommended to use a cream labeled 50+.

How to Apply Sunscreen

The cream should be applied evenly to all exposed skin, including the face, ears and neck. If you plan to sunbathe for a long time, then the cream should be applied twice: 30 minutes before going out and, additionally, before going to the beach.

Please check the cream instructions for the required volume for application.

How to Apply Sunscreen When Swimming

Sunscreen should be applied every time after swimming. Water washes away the protective film and, by reflecting the sun's rays, increases the dose of ultraviolet radiation received. Thus, when swimming, the risk of sunburn increases. However, due to the cooling effect, you may not feel the burn.

Excessive sweating and wiping with a towel are also reasons to re-protect the skin.

It should be remembered that on the beach, even under an umbrella, the shade does not provide complete protection. Sand, water and even grass reflect up to 20% of ultraviolet rays, increasing their impact on the skin.

How to protect your eyes

Sunlight reflected from water, snow or sand can cause painful burns to the retina. To protect your eyes, wear sunglasses with a UV filter.

Danger for skiers and climbers

In the mountains, the atmospheric “filter” is thinner. For every 100 meters of height, the UV index increases by 5 %.

Snow reflects up to 85 % of ultraviolet rays. In addition, up to 80 % of the ultraviolet reflected by the snow cover is reflected again by clouds.

Thus, in the mountains the Sun is most dangerous. It is necessary to protect your face, lower chin and ears even in cloudy weather.

How to deal with sunburn if you get sunburned

    Use a damp sponge to moisten the burn.

    Apply anti-burn cream to the burned areas

    If your temperature rises, consult your doctor; you may be advised to take an antipyretic

    If the burn is severe (the skin swells and blisters greatly), seek medical attention

Cape Coral is a city in the Lee region of Florida, USA, with a population of about 170 thousand people and an area of ​​approximately 298 square meters. km, ranking second in size after Jacksonville in all of Florida.

An original feature is the numerous artificial canals laid in the 50s of the 20th century. Two brothers came here from the American northeast and bought a peninsula they called Cape Coral. The brothers wanted to build the city of their dreams here. Since the soil in these places was mostly swampy, the problem was solved by laying canals, and on the hills houses were built and sold to those interested. Thus, a city arose where most of the houses stand on the canal leading to the Gulf of Mexico.

Since its inception, the city has been known as a sleepy commune where little happens. The reason for this was the majority of the population were pensioners who came here to spend the rest of their days in a pleasant and warm climate. However, big changes have come since 1990, when many young families moved to the city, who were also attracted by the warm weather, close sea and varied recreation opportunities, mainly sport fishing and aquatic species sports

Thanks to this, Cape Coral began to attract more and more young people. Today, the city offers a variety of shopping, dining and nightlife options that until recently were found only in Fort Myers, a city located nearby and separated by the Kalosahachie River. Cape Coral and Fort Myers are connected by several bridges.

Cape Coral is very popular, mainly with German tourists, who have purchased a lot of real estate here. But since they manage to get overseas once twice a year, the rest of the time they offer their properties for rent to other German tourists through mediation travel agencies. Some of the owners offer house rental in combination with the rental of a boat moored directly behind the house. international Airport in Fort Myers provides direct service to Dusseldorf 3 times a week.

Cape Coral also has its own small beach with a restaurant and a panorama, from where many admire the sunset.

Here is a map of Cape Coral with streets → Florida, USA. We study detailed map Cape Coral city with houses and streets. Search in real time, weather today, coordinates

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A detailed map of the city of Cape Coral with street names and villages can show all the routes and roads of the state of Florida, how to get to the street. 43 St, where is the main or central, what country, the surroundings of the nearest settlement, view of the area. Located near , United States of America.

To view the territory of the entire region in detail, it is enough to change the scale of the online diagram +/-. The page contains an interactive map of the city of Cape Coral (USA) with addresses and routes of the region, with directions of travel and detour roads. Move its center to find your home now on 39 St.

The ability to plot a route across the country, measure and calculate distances using the “Ruler” tool, find out the length of the city and the path to the center, determine your location, addresses of attractions in the region, transport stops and hospitals (type of scheme “Hybrid”), look at nearby cars and trains train stations, Florida state borders.

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