Home to the Beatles and football, the historic port city of Liverpool is located in north-western England and since becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 and was 'European Capital of Culture' in 2008, it has become one of the UK's major tourist destinations. Liverpool is mainly known for its sport and music scene. Anfield, home of Liverpool FC, is a must see for any sports fans. Music lovers should head straight to the Cavern Club where the Beatles played over 300 times and music history was made. Another must-see is the Royal Albert Dock. Dating back to 1846, the dock is now a major tourist destination and how to restaurants, cafes and museums.

Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and is fast becoming a European cultural capital. The city is well-known for its connections to the Titanic. The impressive Titanic Belfast opened in 2012 and charts Belfast's rise as an industrial superpower, and showcases the huge slipways where the vessel was built. Belfast City Hall, open since 1906 stands at the centre of the city and on sunny days the surrounding grounds become a popular picnic spot. Wander the waterfront to discover Belfast's stunning Victorian architecture and great spots to eat, drink and listen to music.

The French port of Brest in Brittany is situated on the extreme western tip of France. The harbor is one of the major naval ports in France. In the city there is an old fortress, from which one gets a good view of the marina. In one of the towers is a museum, the "Musée de la Marine," in which there is much information on the history of the harbor and the marina.

Lorient is a coastal town in western France with 58,000 inhabitants. The city has marinas for yachts and some top seafood restaurants.

Ferrol is a port city in northwestern Spain. The city is known for the old arsenal in the local shipyard, and the forts of San Felipe and La Palma.

The Spanish port of Gijon in northern Spain is located on the Bay of Biscay. Highlights of the City are the harbor, the botanical garden and the aquarium. Furthermore, Gijon offers a variety of museums, such as the International Bagpipe Museum. Also worth seeing is the church of San Lorenzo and the Revillagigedo Palace.

Le Verdon-sur-Mer is a small village with about 1400 inhabitant and is situated on the Atlantic coast. It is home to a rich nature, characterized by extensive beaches, forests and bogs. One of the more interesting landmarks is the lighthouse of Cordouan.