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.

Pantelleria, the ancient Cossyra, is an Italian island in the Strait of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, 100 km southwest of Sicily and just 60 km east of the Tunisian coast.

The city of Trapani is situated on a jutting promontory at the foot of Mount Erice in Sicily, and is known for its salt production. Visit the 17th Century Cathedral of San Lorenzo, the Salt Museum and the Palazzo del Governo, the seat of the provincial government.

The Italian island of Lipari is situated in the province of Messina. A castle sits on a small hill and is well worth seeing. Inside the castle is the cathedral of San Bartolome.

Alghero is situated on the Sardinian coast and offers a gorgeous, long, sandy coastline and a beautiful old town. The city was founded by the Genovese family of Doria in the 7th Century and impresses with numerous monuments, churches, palaces and picturesque. Alghero has a rich tradition and offers fascinating sights.

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.

Porto Santo Stefano is a seaport town on the west coast of Italy. The region is on the slopes of Mount Argentario, which dominates the whole area.

Portofino is a small village in Italy and is located in the province of Genoa.

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.