Nice is the capital of the Cote d'Azur. With almost 350,000 inhabitants, Nice is also the fifth largest city in France. Its geographically and climatically favorable location makes Nice a very popular location for tourists.

Marseille, France's main port city, is rich in history which can be traced back to the year 600 BC. The beautiful Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde is a focal point of Marseille and with its stunning hilltop location is the ideal place to look down over all of Marseille and beyond. The city is a blend of style and history, with shopping areas and modern architecture contrasted with historic sites in the old town and port. A trip by boat will bring you to the Château d'If, an impressive fortress on an island boasting turquoise waters, pristine beaches and spectacular limestone cliffs.

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.

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.

Málaga, with approximately 569,000 inhabitants, is the sixth largest city in Spain. Due to the favorable climate of Malaga, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Iberian Peninsula. Several museums and buildings characterize the city. From the Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress from the 11th There century to the Catedral de la Encanacíon to the birthplace of painter Pablo Picasso, Málaga has much to discover and admire.

The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. It also separates Gibraltar and Peninsular Spain in Europe from Morocco and Ceuta (Spain) in Africa. The Strait is an important shipping route from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. The relatively short distance between the two shores has served as a quick hop-over point for various groups and civilizations throughout history, including Carthaginian campaigns against Rome and much more.

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Spain's fourth largest city, Seville, was founded by the Greek hero Heracles. Seville's old town is like a labyrinth of narrow streets, small shops and houses built in the oriental style. Other attractions include numerous public fountains, the Museum Square with a bronze statue of Murillo, and many other buildings.

Portugal's capital is one of Europe's oldest cities, and offers tourists a diverse and interesting cultural activities. The Torre de Belém and the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos were recorded as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Lisbon has many interesting buildings, parks and museums and also hosts the annual jazz festival 'Jazz em Agosto'. Saint George castle comes highly recommended, as it offers a spectacular view of the city. In addition, you must try the Portuguese cuisine. Try one of the city's famous dishes, the cod is a particularly loved dish.