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.

Discover the ancient traces of the beautiful port city of Salerno and be fascinated by its beautiful buildings. Particularly interesting are the Castello di Arechi and the Cathedral,which was built by the Normans in the 11th Century.

Messina is situated at the northernmost tip of Sicily and the regional government headquarters are located here. Messina has some of the finest palaces in Italy and the Cathedral of Messina is a must-see for visitors.

The Strait of Messina is a strait between mainland Italy and the island of Sicily. It connects the Ionian Sea to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The strait is 32 km long and Messina in Sicily is its main port. Due to its location, it was frequently the site of battles in early history.

The second largest of the seven Ionian Islands, Corfu, is often referred to as 'the green island'. Among the attractions of Corfu is the Achilleion, a palace of the Empress Elizabeth of Austria, the old town and the viewing point 'Bella Vista' at Paleokastitsa. In the centre of Corfu is the Panagia Spiliotissa Catherdral and Platiteraklooster.

The port city of Kotor lies at the southeastern end of the Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. The city is surrounded by up 2,000-metre-high mountains. In 1979, the city was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The 4.5-kilometre-long city wall and the Romanesque Cathedral of St. Tryphon Kotor are among the attractions. Kotor is an incredible historic city with several cathedrals and churches in the older part of the city.

Trieste is a north eastern Italian port city located on the Adriatic and bordering Slovenia. Some interesting sights such as the Grand Canal, Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia and Piazza Verdi as well as numerous museums are to be seen!

Zadar is a vibrant port city in southern Croatia. This charming old town, which offers fascinating historical treasures and a great view of the sea, is surrounded by Venetian walls. Among the attractions in and around Zadar include five national parks, antiquities from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and some museums.