Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao is a municipality and city in Spain, the capital of the province of Biscay in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 353,187 as of 2010,it is the largest city of its autonomous community and the tenth largest in Spain. With roughly 1 million inhabitants, Bilbao lies within one of the most populous metropolitan areas in northern Spain. The Bilbao metropolitan area includes the comarca of Greater Bilbao (875,552) plus satellite towns, ranking the fifth largest in Spain.
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is an elegant and historic city in southwestern France, world-renowned for its exceptional wines and rich architectural heritage. Situated along the Garonne River, the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its stunning 18th-century buildings and vibrant cultural scene. It offers a perfect blend of tradition and modern living, with charming squares, lively pedestrian streets, and the iconic Cité du Vin, a museum dedicated to the world of wine. Bordeaux is a destination full of sophistication, gastronomy, and authentic French flair.
Brussels (Zeebrugge)
Zeebrugge is a small coastal port on Belgium’s North Sea shore, combining the function of a major harbor with access to some of Europe’s most enchanting cultural treasures. Just a short journey inland lies Bruges, a beautifully preserved medieval city known for its winding canals, Gothic architecture, cobbled streets, and romantic atmosphere that feels untouched by time.
From the port, you can reach Bruges in less than 30 minutes and find yourself surrounded by world-famous chocolatiers, artisanal lace workshops, and historic market squares. For those who prefer to stay near the sea, Zeebrugge itself offers a peaceful coastal experience, with a long beach promenade, fresh seafood restaurants, and a relaxed, local charm.
This is more than a port of call — it’s the perfect starting point to discover the authentic soul of northern Belgium.
Cherbourg, France
Cherbourg is a picturesque town of Normandy on Atlantic Coast. Cherbourg was being an important naval port of France for centuries, and an important religious center, too. You can visit some of the numerous churches, to discover a wide range of treasures. The steeple of St. Martin of Oktevil, the instrument and sculptures of the Basilica of the Holy Trinity, are some of the highlights in the historical center of this beautiful city.
Dunkirk, France
The Port of Dunkirk is not just a popular seaside destination but also one of the largest and most important ports in France. Located on the country's northern coast, near the Belgian border, it serves as a vital hub for trade, history, and maritime activities.Its port is the third-largest commercial port in France, after Marseille and Le Havre, acting as a key gateway for goods moving to and from the UK and Northern Europe.
Dover, United Kingdom
Located on the coast of the English Channel, serves as a gateway to London. You can't miss the White Cliffs of Dover, 100 million years old or the giant castle of Dover.
Gijon, Spain
A seaside town on the Cantabrico coastline (known in Spain as the Costa Verde) Gijón is a modern busy town with a big marina and plenty of Spanish history.Gijon is a good place to visit because of its Roman past, its museums, its sculptures and architecture. It is a green borough, its gastronomy is unique, it offers quality commerce, and it has exceptional location next to the sea and on the center of Asturias.
Amsterdam(Ijmuiden)
Ijmuiden is a paradise for lovers of bicycles. Therein lies the biggest bike shop across Europe called the "Magnificent wheels." You can find any bike you want and you can take it everywhere with you, since folds in such a way as to fit in a suitcase. Ijmuiden also has a wonderful and quiet beach, since there are not many cars in this town.
St.Peter Port (Channel Isl)
St.Peter Port is known worldwide for locally grown flowers and for their prized purebred Guerney cows.This is an island of colors and local phone booths,mailboxes and buses are no exception.And of course anywhere you have narrow,hilly roads in the UK you will have sports cars.It's a given.Flowers are everywhere on the streets of St.Peter Port and in fact i have never seen an island with more flowers.
La Coruna, Spain
If there was ever a maritime city, it would be La Coruna. It was a world port-gateway for travelers for over 2000 years. The visitor can enjoy the panoramic ocean view from almost every point of the city.
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.
Lisbon, Portugal
Discover the captivating views of the city and harbor from the Alto do Parque Belvedere Park. Take a bike and go for a walk along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. See the fascinating marine life to the aquarium in Lisbon. Visit the charming village of Fatima, where is said that Virgin Mary had been seen by many people. Visit the St George Kasteo with multimedia reports of the city's history and breathtaking views of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
Oporto, Portugal
Porto is one of the oldest European centres and the second largest city in Portugal. Many archaeological ruins from the Roman times indicate its interesting history. Baroque carvings, the Douro Valley and the Porto river make the city one of the most charming cities in Europe. Its beautiful monuments by well-known architects such as Gustave Eiffel's Dona Maria Bridge make the city an atmospheric place. Do not miss to taste the sweet local wine, the famous Porto.
Southampton, United Kingdom
Southampton is a large city and major port on the south coast of England. It considers to be the cruise capital of Northern Europe and has a long and important maritime history.
The rich city's culture heritage is reflected to the number of museums, such as Southampton Maritime Museum, Tudor House Museum and Sea City Museum. Galleries, open events, festivals, shopping and a great variety of attractions are available, for all interests. This vibrant, multi cultural city wont't disappoint any visitor.
Torbay
Torbay is in Devon (Devon is a county in Southwest England), It is a very popular Tourist destination, It has been called "English Riviera” due to its mild climate, leisure attractions and recreational activities. Torbay area has been inhabited since Paleolithic times. A maxilla fragment (Maxillae are a pair of bones of the face) may be the oldest example of a modern human in Europe, 37,000–40,000 years ago.
Torre Abbey is the oldest historical building in Torquay (a seaside resort town in Devon) was founded in 1196 as a monastery for Premonstratensian canons, it is the best-preserved medieval monastery in Devon and Cornwall.
Torquay's economy, like Brixham's (another seaside resort town in Devon), they depended on fishing and agriculture. In the early 19th century during the Napoleonic Wars the area was frequented by members of the Royal Navy because the Royal Navy was anchored in Tor Bay as the fame of the town was spread tourism and fishing became the major industries of the town and the area began to develop into a fashionable seaside resort
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.
St. Jean De Luz, France
Α prosperous old fishing port, once the haunt of pirates, St-Jean-de-Luz has been able to preserve its heritage and, at the same time, develop tourism as a holiday resort. The historic buildings (including the Church of St. John the Baptist where Louis XIV married the Infanta of Spain) and modern buildings mingle in an ensemble that preserves the unequalled charm of this town where gastronomy is a way of life (it is the birthplace of macaroon cakes).
