Antwerp, Belgium
Antwerp is a city and municipality in Belgium and the capital of the Antwerp province of Flanders. Antwerp's total population is 507,007 (as of 31 December 2011),making it the largest municipality in both Flanders and Belgium in terms of its population
Antwerp has long been an important city in the Low Countries both economically and culturally, especially before the Spanish Fury (1576) in the period of the Dutch Revolt. It is located on the right (eastern) bank of the river Scheldt, which is linked to the North Sea by the estuary Westerschelde. The city has one of the largest seaports in Europe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waterford, Ireland
A natural playground for Arts,Golf,Water Sports,Equestrian,Wallikng,Angling and Cycling enthusiasts,Waterford City and country offer the complete holiday experience.
Waterford City ise the capital of the Sunny South East of Ireland and Ireland's oldest city.The city hosts a number of festivals during the year including the ever popular Sparoi.
