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.

Castellón de la Plana is a Spanish coastal town with about 180,000 inhabitants, on the east coast. The 13th Century Moorish castle El Fadrí is the oldest building in the city and the 18th Century Bishop's Palace is also worth a visit.

Ibiza is known for being a party island but apart from the sun, beach and nightclubs, Ibiza also offers beautiful landscapes and is a great town. The island is the third largest island of the Balearic Islands and home to 130,000 inhabitants.

Port Mahon is on the Balearic island of Menorca. The sister island of Majorca offers a particularly beautiful natural landscape. There are still many undeveloped beaches, small coves and great fauna and flora. In Mahon are also many historical buildings, museums and shops.

Sète is known for its culinary delights on offer, espcially with its many fish restaurants and Mediterranean specialities. Here an experience worth having is to go through the canals on a rented houseboat leading to Toulouse or in the direction of Rhone.

St. Raphael is a French port city on the Côte d'Azur. Covering an area of approximately 90 square kilometers, it has a population of about 34,006 inhabitants. The medieval guard tower of St. Raphael and the Notre Dame de la Victoire church, which commemorates the victory of Lepanto, are worth seeing.

Bastia is the second largest town on the French island of Corsica. It is a beautiful town with a large port which is definitely worth seeing. Among other attractions, there are the old town, the beautiful streets and the gorgeous Citadel which provides a great view over the port.

Civitavecchia is located in the province of Rome and is a gateway to the city. Rome is Italy's largest city, and is bursting with Italian history and culture. The Old Town, St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican City are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. In the 'Eternal City' there is so much to discover, such as many theater performances to enjoy and museums with fascinating exhibits. A highlight of Rome is the food available, with the huge number of bars, restaurants and cafes sure to satisfy. Highlights of Civitavecchia Visit the historic Colosseum, Pantheon and Roman Forum Enjoy typical Roman cuisine in an Italian cafe or restaurant See the many beautiful squares and fountains in the city

Livorno is situated on the Western coast of Tuscany, and is a major Italian port. In spite of the large-scale destruction during the second World War II, the city still has many historic buildings, most of which can be explored with guided tours. The Fortezza Vechia is an example of these historic forts and climbing to the top of the Mástio di Matilde will provide you with a great view of the city and port. The Terrazza Mascagni is a wide promenade on the waterfront and is ideal for taking a stroll and enjoying the views as the sun goes down on the Ligurian Sea.

Portofino is a small village in Italy and is located in the province of Genoa.