The second largest port in France can be found in Le Havre, a town in the northwest of the country. With almost 180,000 inhabitants, Le Havre is the largest town in Normandy. Local attractions include the city centre, which was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, the Church of St. Joseph, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Bridge of Normandy. The 'Pont de Normandie' with a span of 856m is the largest cable-stayed bridge in Europe.

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Bordeaux, in southwestern France is known in particular for the wine produced in the region, and has undergone rapid development in recent years. Bordeaux is characterized by palatial architecture and has a late-baroque arrangement of its squares and streets. Place De La Bourse square, has long been a symbol of the city and is a popular visitor spot. La Cité du Vin is a popular attraction for those looking to increase their knowledge of wine and its connections to french culture. Bordeaux also offers a wide range of public parks and gardens such as the beautiful Botanical Gardens.

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Bordeaux, in southwestern France is known in particular for the wine produced in the region, and has undergone rapid development in recent years. Bordeaux is characterized by palatial architecture and has a late-baroque arrangement of its squares and streets. Place De La Bourse square, has long been a symbol of the city and is a popular visitor spot. La Cité du Vin is a popular attraction for those looking to increase their knowledge of wine and its connections to french culture. Bordeaux also offers a wide range of public parks and gardens such as the beautiful Botanical Gardens.

Bordeaux, in southwestern France is known in particular for the wine produced in the region, and has undergone rapid development in recent years. Bordeaux is characterized by palatial architecture and has a late-baroque arrangement of its squares and streets. Place De La Bourse square, has long been a symbol of the city and is a popular visitor spot. La Cité du Vin is a popular attraction for those looking to increase their knowledge of wine and its connections to french culture. Bordeaux also offers a wide range of public parks and gardens such as the beautiful Botanical Gardens.

In Bilbao, one finds both the vibrant life of a metropolis and a vast natural texture. Among the attractions of the city are the Guggenheim Museum, the Congress and Music Palace Euskalduna and numerous architectural masterpieces of architect Arata Isozaki and Cesar Pelli. Far from the hustle and bustle, there are forests, mountains and beautiful beaches.

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.

La Coruna is a city in northwestern Spain . The city is known for the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse from the 2nd Century which, in the past, has shown the way into the harbor. One of the attractions in the relatively near vicinity is the pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela.

The city of Porto is the second biggest city in Portugal and is also known as the secret capital of Portugal. It is located in the north of the country and offers a typical Portuguese flair. It is the birth city of the world-famous Porto wine as well as for its traditional Francesinha dish. The ribeira is a must see, while the clérigos tower is also a sight very much worth a visit.

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.