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.

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.

Cagliari, the largest city in Sardinia is home to the beautiful Cathedral of Caliagri which should be top on your to-visit list. The city offers beautiful sights for visiting such as its wooden carved crypts and towers, from atop of which you can enjoy a view of the entire gulf of Cagilari.

Portoferraio is the capital of Elba in the Tuscany region of Italy. Napoleon Bonaparte's winter residence is without doubt the main attraction. The single-storey building with a garden can be visited for a fee.

In terms of glamour, Cannes is probably the best spot you can find in Europe. Azure blue sea, fringed by palm trees, and a promenade are just two of the highlights of the town. Cannes is also ideal as a starting point for a trip to St.Tropez and is home to an annual film festival.

Monte Carlo is a city of the rich and famous, but also offers numerous attractions for regualr tourists. The Duke's palace high above the city, the casino and the Botanical Gardens are just a few of the highlights. AS Monaco is one of the most successful football clubs in the French League and a Formula 1 race takes place each year around the streets of the tiny nation.

The rocky island of Capri is famous for its many caves on the sea and is located just 5 km from the mainland. Other than the natural beauty of the island, there are also some historical sights on offer. The mix of nature, history and culture make the island one of the most picturesque and beautiful in the world. Die Felseninsel Capri ist bekannt durch ihre vielen Höhlen am Meer und liegt nur 5 km vom Festland entfernt. Neben den Naturschönheiten bietet die Insel auch einige historische Sehenswürdigkeiten. Dieser Mix aus Natur, Geschichte und Kultur macht die Insel zu einer der malerischsten und schönsten der Welt.

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.

Mgarr is a port city on the island of Gozo in Malta. It is the most important fishing village on the island. Yachts, pleasure boats and ferries of the Gozo Channel Company dock here. Visit the bays of Ix-Xatt l-Ahmar and Mgarr ix-Xini and enjoy the crystal clear water. Another highlight is the Mgarr ix-Xini watchtower.

Ajaccio, Corsica's capital, exudes Mediterranean, like most the towns along the Cote d'Azur. One of the attractions of the city's Musée Fesch, which houses a large collection of Italian paintings from the 14th to 18th Century and the cathedral Notre Dame de la Misericorde. Visitors enjoy varying landscapes, with rugged canyons on rushing rivers,great lakes and stunning cliffs.

Palamos is located in northeastern Spain on the Costa Brava. Located at the foot of the coastal mountain Massis de les Gavarres, wide sandy beaches and beautiful bays are a common sight here. As with many coastal town in Italy, seafood are a specialty.