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.
Ferrol (Galicia), Spain
Ferrol is a city in the Province of A Coruna in Galicia, located on the Atlantic coast in north-western Spain. The city has been a major naval shipbuilding centre for most of its history, being the capital of the Spanish Navy's Maritime Department of the North since the time of the early Bourbons. Before that, in the 17th century, Ferrol was the most important arsenal in Europe. The existence of prehistoric human settlements in this Galician city is backed up by the abundance of burial chambers, megalithic monuments as well as Petroglyphs and other archaeological findings. The Phoenicians established in this area different dried and salted cod stations and their presence together with the presence of the Ancient Greeks is well documented by historians like Herodotus amongst others.
Honfleur
Honfleur t is located on the southern bank of the estuary of the Seine across from le Havre and very close to the exit of the Pont de Normandie. It is especially known for its old, beautiful picturesque port, characterized by its houses with slate-covered frontages, painted many times by artists, including in particular Gustave Courbet, Eugène Boudin, Claude Monet and Johan Jongkind, forming the école de Honfleur (Honfleur school) which contributed to the appearance of the Impressionist movement. The Sainte-Catherine church, which has a bell tower separate from the principal building, is the largest church made out of wood in France.
Honfleur offers the warm welcome of a little town. This little maritime city, which has somehow escaped the ravages of time, has managed to preserve the traces of a rich historical past, which make it one of the most visited towns in France, with its picturesque backstreets and old houses. Simultaneously fishing harbour, marina and commercial port, Honfleur has succeeded in making the most of its rich historical and artistic heritage.
Porto (Leioxes)
Porto (Leixões) is one of the main ports of Portugal, serving the city of Porto, the country’s second-largest urban center. Located in the Leixões area, near the coastal town of Matosinhos, the port is a key hub for both cruise ships and commercial vessels. From here, visitors have easy access to Porto’s historic center, famous for its wine cellars, charming alleys, and the scenic Douro River.
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.
Portsmouth, United Kingtom
Surveying the chaotic web of London’s streets – over 600 square miles of them – it seems as though none of them lead out of the city. And why would they, as everything you could want is here, from castles to cathedrals and paintings to parks. Human history unfolds at the unrivaled British Museum, while residents and visitors opine at Hyde Park’s Speakers’ Corner. Find world-class theater in London’s West End and a parade of history’s greatest artists in any one of its art museums. For explorations in Portsmouth, take your pick of maritime heritage attractions: three historic ships, a submarine and several top museums such as The D-Day Story and the National Museum of the Royal Navy.
Saint-Malo, France
Saint-Malo is a French city on the Atlantic Ocean in the Brittany region in the Île-et-Villenes department. Its inhabitants are called Malouins. The area has an area of 35.8 sq.km. and the population amounts to 52,700 inhabitants.
Vigo, Spain
The historic Spanish city of Vigo is located along the steep coast of the Iberian Peninsula to the Atlantic Ocean. It's a beautiful old city with many narrow streets and shady squares, magnificent monuments such as the church of Santa Maria del Ntozo, dating from 1580, with local wines from the excellent collection in the cellar. Wonder around in one of the great beaches of Vigo or take a ride on the ferry to the entrance of the harbor to explore the wonderful beaches and see the thousands of seabirds that nest there.