Belfast (Northern Ireland), United Kingdom
Belfast is the largest city in Northern Ireland, situated at the mouth of the River Lagan and is surrounded by mountains. Belfast had been and remains the industrial and financial center of Northern Ireland, with a high level in fields such as the arts, higher education and business. It is a green city with many Parks and Gardens. Don't miss the top city's attraction, the Belfast Zoo, with animals in danger in their natural environment.
Djupivogur, Iceland
Located along the rugged southeastern border of Iceland, you’ll discover the quaint village of Djupivogur, marked by its colorful homes and vast landscapes. This coastal gem has Viking origins and is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. Djupivogur, with history of trading since 1589 and a long history of fishing, lies in a region of incomparable natural beauty. The village is famous in Iceland for being the place with the highest temperature ever recorded in the island, 30.5°C (87°F) in June 1939.
Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
Dun Laoghaire is a town on the east coast of Ireland, about s11km south of the capital Dublin. Iis a splendid harbour and the town is surrounded by spectacular rolling hills. Its easy access to Dublin city and transport links nationwide makes it an ideal place to begin or end your journey through the Emerald Isle. Dun Laoghaire has always been a 'Gateway to Ireland' and gets its name from the Irish translation Fort (Dun) of Laoghaire. It was once the seat of King Laoghaire, the ancient High King of Ireland before the Vikings sailed from Scandinavia and established themselves in Dublin.
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
Faeroes that means Sheep Islands is a cluster of 18 islands (17 habitable), which are the homonymous archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean between Scotland, Norway and Iceland. Tórshavn is a small city of approximately 20,000 residents that becomes "alive" every year during the summer when visitors from every corner of Europe and beyond come to visit. Descendants of the Vikings firstly inhabited the islands around the 9th century, the inhabitants of the islands as well as the Icelanders are their descendants. Visit The Tinganes, the oldest part of town with small wooden houses and roofs covered with grass. The oldest of these is about 500 year old . Its worth visiting the Tórshavn Cathedral, Tórshavn harbor, the Listasavn Føroya Museum of Art and the Nordic House the most important cultural center of the Faroes.
Holyhead (Wales)
The town centre offers a number of good places to eat a theatre and a cinema.There are a range of places for the visitor to stay and Holyhead is often used as an overnight stop on the way to,or from,holidaying in Ireland as a centre for touring the island of Anglesey itself.Around Holyhead there is excellent fishing,golfing and of course sailing facilities.Couple this with the wonderful scenery walks and beaches and you can easily lose yourself and relax for a few days.
Douglas, Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Douglas is the capital town of the Isle of Man, situated in the British Isles. The estuary of the River Douglas covers the commercial port of the town, while the Douglas Bay offers superb view to visitors. The best places to visit considered to be some of the following:
i) the Tower of Refuge, a small castle built in Douglas Bay as a haven to shipwrecked sailors,
ii) the Peel Castle, located on St. Patrick's Isle,
iii) the Manx Museum, that also contains the National Art Collection,
iv) the Jubilee clock, built in 1887.
Douglas also hosts the annual Isle of Man TT motorcycle races.
Kirkwall, United Kingdom
Kirkwall is the capital and administrative center of Orkney. It was founded around 1035 by the Vikings and the original city is one of the best preserved examples of an ancient Norwegian town. Its name comes from the old Norwegian dialect which means "church-Bay" and refers to a very old church.Explore the main street, visit the shops with the unique handicrafts and the cozy cafe.
Klaksvik, Faroe islands
Klaksvík is the second largest town of the Faroe Islands.The first settlement at Klaksvík dates back to Viking times, but it was not before the 20th century that the district merged to form a large, modern Faroese town that became the cultural and commercial centre for the Northern Isles and the Faroe Islands as a whole.Klaksvík is physically linked with the mainland of the Faroe Islands and can now be considered one of its key ports. It is home to Summarfestivalurin, the largest music festival in the Faroe Islands.The town offers the tourists to do multiple activities such as historic sightseeing tours of Klaksvík, diving expeditions as the sea around the Faroe Islands is said to be one of the cleanest in the world, sea angling and perhaps a boat trip to the one of the world’s highest headlands.
Paris (Le Havre), France
At the mouth of the river Seine you will find Le Havre, a French port that will amaze you once you set your foot in it. It is said that from here one can listen Paris and see the coast of Normandy.
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is a perfect town, with plenty of room, clean air, vibrant culture and beautiful environment. The southernmost capital of the world has it all. To enrich your knowledge of the Norwegian and Icelandic culture, visit the National Museum and the wooden buildings of the old city of Reykjavik. Afterwards leave the city behind and drive across landscapes of fire, ice and geysers to indulge in spas, that steam gushes.Don't miss such an ethereal experience.
Cork,( Ringaskiddy), Ireland
Cork is one of the liveliest cities in Ireland. A fishing village with centuries-old traditions in Gaelic games and drama. Rigaskindi has been transformed into a modern deep-water port, providing easy access to the beautiful sites of Cork and Kerry via a fast-growing road network.
Ullapool, Scotland
Ullapool is a small town in Scotland. Despite its small size it is the largest settlement for many miles around and a major tourist destination of Scotland. The city has a strong reputation as a centre for music, the arts and performance.
St.Malo, France
In the citadel of the port visitors will be amazed by the historical sites such as the Cathedrale St-Vincent and of course the labyrinthic network of lanes which are surrounded by impressively preserved walls.
Saint-Malo is a walled port city in Brittany in northwestern France on the English Channel.it is an important tourist destination, with many ancient, attractive buildings.It is also known as the "City of Corsairs" because through history, piracy took place very often here.It is considered to be the most attractive channel port in France and its cobbled streets are full of hotels, restaurants, bars and shops.Apart from the historical atmosphere that St. Malo retains,tourists can also enjoy the sun, the crystal clear waters and the beautiful sandy beaches.
