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.
Santiago De Compostela (Vigo), Spain
Santiago De Compostela is the capital of the autonomous region of Galicia in the northwestern Spain. The town was named after Saint James the Great and the route for the Cathedral as the deastination of the Way of St. James is originated in the 19th century. The Old Town has been announced a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vigo, the largest city in Galicia, is located north of the border of Portugal and is one of the most powerful economic players in the whole country
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.
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.
La Rochelle, France
A one thousand year old city with its eye on the future, La Rochelle is a beautiful and generous city that manages to preserve exceptional natural and architectural assets while developing its own area in an innovative, sensitive and harmonious way. Nestling at the heart of the Atlantic sea front, the city has been able to turn its solid maritime base into a fantastic economic, tourism and cultural asset. La Rochelle is the capital of the Charente-Maritime region and has 76,711 residents; it is one of the most attractive and dynamic cities in France.
Bordeaux (Le Verdon), France
Le Verdon-sur-Mer is the port situated in the Gironde department (Aquitaine region) in the south-west of France at 87 km from Bordeaux.Popular places to visit near Le Verdon-sur-Mer include Soulac-sur-Mer at 6 km and Meschers-sur-Gironde at 9 km. Soulac-su-Mer basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-fin-des-Terres (monuments on French pilgrim routes) is a listed heritage site at 6 km and visit Royan that is a listed town of art and history at 9 km.
Santander, Spain
For a glimpse into Santander's distant past, visit the Regional Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology. Its collection includes rare finds from ancient caves and pre-Roman Celtic artifacts. Santander's more contemporary attractions include wide beaches, a lively waterfront promenade and the Museum of Fine Arts.
