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.

Victoria, is the capital of Gozo, an island of the Maltese archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea. The area around the town, situated on a hill near the centre of the island, has been settled since Neolithic times.

Syracuse is a city on the east coast of the Italian region of Sicily. It is the capital of the province of Syracuse and has just over 123 000 inhabitants.

Crotone is the capital of the province in the region of Calabria. Crotone is, due to the beautiful beaches, a magnet for tourists bathing and the water quality in this region has received the blue flag and is therefore excellent.

A beautiful coastal town located in southern Albania, Vlore offers a varied programme for visitors to this area. The castle ruins dating back to 3 BC boast breathtaking panoramic views over the town and the stunning beaches below.

Monopoli sits tranquilly overlooking the Mediterranean much as it must have done when it was part of the Marine Republics of Amalfi and Venice.

Dubrovnik, known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', is one of the main tourist locations in the Mediterranean. The Old Town and its many sights is the main attraction of Dubrovnik. This pedestrian-only Old Town holds a wealth of attractions from the city, and can be best discovered with the help of a tour guide. Dubrovnik has a very interesting history, including several wars, and this history can be explored from the city's ancient city walls. The main thoroughfare, also known as Stradun, is perfect for relaxing, enjoying a drink in a nearby cafe and watching the world go by.

Sibenik is a Croatian city on the Adriatic coast. Sibenik has about 51 000 inhabitants and is the twin town of Herford in North Rhine-Westphalia. A sight definitely worth seeing is the cathedral. Jakova, which is included in the UNESCO of World Heritage List.

Pula is a port city in Croatia. The population is approximately 58,984. The main landmark is a Roman amphitheater, which was built by Emperor Augustus and enlarged by the Emperor Vespasian. It is one of the largest amphitheatres built by the Romans. Also worth seeing is the Temple of Augustus in Pula.

Split, with approximately 223,000 inhabitants, is the second largest city in Croatia. The city has been listed as aUNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. The Diocletian's Palace, which occupies about half of the city, is one of the main attractions. The landmark of the city is the Riva, where you can take a stroll along the waterfront.