A blend of the traditional and modernity makes Barcelona one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. With approximately 1.62 million inhabitants, Barcelona is also the second-largest city in the country. Among the attractions are the Nou Camp, Sagrada Família, Park Guell and the beautiful Las Ramblas promenade. In addition to the many cafés, tapas bars are found all around the city and provide a culinary highlight.

Valletta has about 6,500 inhabitants and is the smallest capital in the EU. Since 1980, the city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Thanks to the ring of bastions surrounding the city, Valletta is one of the best secured cities in the world. The Grand Master's Palace is surely one of the most magnificent sights of Malta. The St. John's Co-Cathedral, Fort St. Elmo, the Auberges as well as numerous museums, many of which deal with Malta's history are among the most noteworthy buildings.

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Alexandria is one of the most famous port cities on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. Many archaeological monuments, mostly of Greek and Roman times, are among the attractions. In addition, the city is an ideal starting point for excursions.

Cyprus' second largest city, Limassol is located in the south of the Mediterranean island. In addition to a beautiful beach promenade, Limassol offers an Ethnography museum and a Medieval museum. The museum, with medieval artefacts, is located in the Castle of Limassol.

Rhodes is situated in eastern Aegean Sea and is the main island of the Dodecanese. The village of Lindos boasts whitewashed houses and the Acropolis, is also one of the main attractions on the Greek island.

In Bodrum in southwest Turkey, many locals have their summer residence. The picturesque coastal town boasts the ideal climate and conditions for all water sports.

The Dardanelles passage connects the Mediterranean Sea and the Marmara Sea with the Black Sea. The strait is about 65 kilometers long and between 1.3 and 6 km wide and is 50 meters deep, on average .

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Istanbul is situated on the northern shore of the Marmara Sea between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. Istanbul is only city in the world that is located on two continents. Numerous museums, theaters, opera houses and mosques and palaces can be visited. Tourists are strongly advised to visit the fortune-telling cafes, where charming ladies read the future from the coffee grounds.