Round the World Cruise

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place.
In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.

Lisbon is a city of decadent charm that we can discover among lifts and slopes and small restaurants where they serve salt cod in every variant.
The capital of Portugal is a concentration of the Portuguese lifestyle. Upon arrival at the port of Lisbon, you’ll start your stay enjoying delicious local cuisine. You won’t have any difficulty finding a restaurant on the river bank where you can have a glass of Vinho Verde and taste some sweet rice treats. Whatever you’re looking for, from strong emotions to calm, the city can satisfy you. You can also bask on its beaches or visit the historic buildings of the city of seven hills. Then jump on the tram and head to the art galleries and museums of the second oldest capital in Europe.

Ponta Delgada is famous for dolphins. It is located on the island of São Miguel, the largest island off the coast of Portugal.
Nature provides a green backdrop to our shore excursion. Hike between the lakes of Caldeira Das Sete Cidades and immerse yourself in the green-coloured waters. If staying in the city, you can visit the jewel of the Portuguese Baroque, the Church of the Holy Christ. The symbol of Ponta Delgada is the Portas Da Cidade and at night is lit up offering a remarkable visual effect.

Praia da Vitória is a municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. With a population of 21,035, the second largest administrative authority on the island of Terceira, it covers an area of 161.27 square kilometres, that extends from the northern coast halfway into the interior.

The most famous city in the world, that, for good or bad, represents more than any other the industry of man, the need to work together, to grow, and to give life to something that is long-lasting and admirable.
New York, perhaps even more so after the tragedy of September 11th, is a city whose immensity, whose deep sense of fulfilment yet continuous and incessant development, without doubt captures the collective imagination.

The most famous city in the world, that, for good or bad, represents more than any other the industry of man, the need to work together, to grow, and to give life to something that is long-lasting and admirable.
New York, perhaps even more so after the tragedy of September 11th, is a city whose immensity, whose deep sense of fulfilment yet continuous and incessant development, without doubt captures the collective imagination.

Known as the American Venice, Fort Lauderdale shares the festive dynamism of Miami. At every turn lies a surprise.
Enjoy a stop at Fort Lauderdale to discover the American Venice, with its lush exotic gardens. The port, with shops full of goods, will welcome you warmly and will guide you towards exceptional sites like South Beach. After exploring the city, board a water taxi to admire Fort Lauderdale. The stop at Fort Lauderdale will be an opportunity to take part in an unforgettable excursion with pirates. For lovers of old engines and sensational bodywork, we recommend a visit to the Museum of Vintage Cars to see some real gems. And don’t forget to visit the Art Nouveau district of Miami.

Known as the American Venice, Fort Lauderdale shares the festive dynamism of Miami. At every turn lies a surprise.
Enjoy a stop at Fort Lauderdale to discover the American Venice, with its lush exotic gardens. The port, with shops full of goods, will welcome you warmly and will guide you towards exceptional sites like South Beach. After exploring the city, board a water taxi to admire Fort Lauderdale. The stop at Fort Lauderdale will be an opportunity to take part in an unforgettable excursion with pirates. For lovers of old engines and sensational bodywork, we recommend a visit to the Museum of Vintage Cars to see some real gems. And don’t forget to visit the Art Nouveau district of Miami.

Το Κριστομπάλ είναι μια σημαντική πόλη-λιμάνι, που βρίσκεται κατά μήκος της διώρυγας του Παναμά, στην περιφέρεια Κολόν, και το όνομά της αποτελεί φόρο τιμής στον Χριστόφορο Κολόμβο.
Το παλαιότερο τμήμα της πόλης σήμερα βρίσκεται στην περιοχή του λιμανιού Cristobal, που χτίστηκε από τη σιδηροδρομική εταιρεία του Παναμά το 1850, όταν εκβάθυνε πάνω από 2,6 τετραγωνικά χιλιόμετρα βάλτου για να χτίσει την έδρα της εταιρείας και τον σταθμό για την υποδοχή των επιβατών του σιδηροδρόμου.

Σήμερα, το Cristóbal διατηρεί μεγάλο μέρος της αρχιτεκτονικής αυτού που κάποτε ήταν γνωστό ως Steamship Row (οι περιοχές γύρω από τη λεωφόρο Roosevelt, την Terminal Street και τη λεωφόρο Columbus). Άλλα ιστορικά μέρη που μπορείτε να επισκεφθείτε κατά τη διάρκεια της κρουαζιέρας είναι το Washington Hotel, η Christ Church by the Sea και η εκκλησία της Παναγίας του θαυματουργού μεταλλίου της Accademia di Santa Maria, όλα καλά διατηρημένα και με μεγάλο ενδιαφέρον για τους επισκέπτες.

Το Puntarenas είναι μια πόλη-λιμάνι στον Κόλπο Nicoya της Κόστα Ρίκα. Η Casa de la Cultura είναι ένα πολιτιστικό κέντρο με θέατρο και γκαλερί τέχνης. Στην κεντρική λεωφόρο, Paseo de los Turistas, το Parque Marino del Pacífico περιλαμβάνει ενυδρείο και κέντρο διάσωσης με ιππόκαμπους, χελώνες και κροκόδειλους. Η παραλία της πόλης, Playa Puntarenas, πλαισιώνεται από καταστήματα και καφετέριες. Νοτιοανατολικά της πόλης, η Playa Doña Ana είναι μια παραλία γνωστή για το δυνατό κύμα.

Το Puerto Quetzal είναι το μεγαλύτερο λιμάνι της Γουατεμάλας στον Ειρηνικό Ωκεανό. Είναι σημαντικό τόσο για την εμπορευματική κίνηση όσο και ως σημείο στάσης για τα κρουαζιερόπλοια.

Το Puerto Vallarta είναι μια πόλη-θέρετρο στην ακτή του Ειρηνικού του Μεξικού, στην πολιτεία Jalisco. Είναι γνωστή για τις παραλίες της, τα θαλάσσια σπορ και τη νυχτερινή της ζωή. Το πλακόστρωτο κέντρο της φιλοξενεί την περίτεχνη εκκλησία Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, καταστήματα μπουτίκ και μια σειρά από εστιατόρια και μπαρ. Το El Malecón είναι ένας παραλιακός πεζόδρομος με σύγχρονα γλυπτά, καθώς και μπαρ, σαλόνια και νυχτερινά κέντρα.

Το Κάμπο Σαν Λούκας (ισπανική προφορά: [ˈkaβo san ˈlukas], “ακρωτήριο του Αγίου Λουκά”), ή απλά Cabo, είναι μια πόλη-θέρετρο στο νότιο άκρο της χερσονήσου Μπάχα Καλιφόρνια, στη μεξικανική πολιτεία Μπάχα Καλιφόρνια Σουρ. Το 2015, ο πληθυσμός της πόλης ήταν 81.111 κάτοικοι. Το Κάμπο Σαν Λούκας μαζί με το Σαν Χοσέ ντελ Κάμπο είναι γνωστό ως Λος Κάμπος. Μαζί σχηματίζουν μια μητροπολιτική περιοχή 305.983 κατοίκων.

Το Σαν Ντιέγκο είναι μια πόλη στην ακτή του Ειρηνικού στην Καλιφόρνια, γνωστή για τις παραλίες, τα πάρκα και το ζεστό κλίμα της. Στο τεράστιο πάρκο Μπαλμπόα βρίσκεται ο φημισμένος ζωολογικός κήπος του Σαν Ντιέγκο, καθώς και πολλές γκαλερί τέχνης, στούντιο καλλιτεχνών, μουσεία και κήποι. Ένα βαθύ λιμάνι φιλοξενεί έναν μεγάλο ενεργό ναυτικό στόλο, με το USS Midway, ένα αεροπλανοφόρο που έχει μετατραπεί σε μουσείο, ανοιχτό στο κοινό.

Το Λος Άντζελες είναι μια εκτεταμένη πόλη της Νότιας Καλιφόρνιας και το κέντρο της κινηματογραφικής και τηλεοπτικής βιομηχανίας της χώρας. Κοντά στην εμβληματική πινακίδα του Χόλιγουντ, στούντιο όπως η Paramount Pictures, η Universal και η Warner Brothers προσφέρουν ξεναγήσεις στα παρασκήνια. Στη λεωφόρο Χόλιγουντ, το TCL Chinese Theatre προβάλλει τα αποτυπώματα των χεριών και των ποδιών των διασημοτήτων, το Walk of Fame τιμά χιλιάδες προσωπικότητες και οι πωλητές πωλούν χάρτες για τα σπίτια των αστέρων.

Το Λος Άντζελες είναι μια εκτεταμένη πόλη της Νότιας Καλιφόρνιας και το κέντρο της κινηματογραφικής και τηλεοπτικής βιομηχανίας της χώρας. Κοντά στην εμβληματική πινακίδα του Χόλιγουντ, στούντιο όπως η Paramount Pictures, η Universal και η Warner Brothers προσφέρουν ξεναγήσεις στα παρασκήνια. Στη λεωφόρο Χόλιγουντ, το TCL Chinese Theatre προβάλλει τα αποτυπώματα των χεριών και των ποδιών των διασημοτήτων, το Walk of Fame τιμά χιλιάδες προσωπικότητες και οι πωλητές πωλούν χάρτες για τα σπίτια των αστέρων.

Το Σαν Φρανσίσκο, επίσημα η πόλη και η κομητεία του Σαν Φρανσίσκο, είναι ένα πολιτιστικό, εμπορικό και οικονομικό κέντρο της Βόρειας Καλιφόρνιας. Το Σαν Φρανσίσκο είναι η 16η πολυπληθέστερη πόλη στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες και η τέταρτη πολυπληθέστερη στην Καλιφόρνια, με 881.549 κατοίκους το 2019.

Το Σαν Φρανσίσκο, επίσημα η πόλη και η κομητεία του Σαν Φρανσίσκο, είναι ένα πολιτιστικό, εμπορικό και οικονομικό κέντρο της Βόρειας Καλιφόρνιας. Το Σαν Φρανσίσκο είναι η 16η πολυπληθέστερη πόλη στις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες και η τέταρτη πολυπληθέστερη στην Καλιφόρνια, με 881.549 κατοίκους το 2019.

Η Χονολουλού, στη νότια ακτή του νησιού Οάχου, είναι πρωτεύουσα της Χαβάης και πύλη εισόδου στην αμερικανική νησιωτική αλυσίδα. Η γειτονιά Waikiki είναι το κέντρο της για φαγητό, νυχτερινή ζωή και ψώνια, φημισμένη για την εμβληματική ημισεληνοειδή παραλία της που υποστηρίζεται από φοίνικες και πολυώροφα ξενοδοχεία, με τον ηφαιστειακό κρατήρα Diamond Head να διακρίνεται στο βάθος. Οι τοποθεσίες που σχετίζονται με την επίθεση στο Περλ Χάρμπορ κατά τον Β Παγκόσμιο Πόλεμο περιλαμβάνουν το Μνημείο του USS Arizona.

Papeete, on Tahiti, is the capital of French Polynesia, a group of islands in the South Pacific. Beside the port, busy Place Vai’ete fills with roulottes, or food carts, in the evenings. Nearby, the large Marché de Papeete market sells local produce, fish and handicrafts. The Robert Wan Pearl Museum focuses on the local pearl industry and sells jewelry. A red spire tops the 19th-century Notre Dame Cathedral.

Suva is the capital of the South Pacific island nation of Fiji. It’s a city of broad avenues, lush parks and grand British colonial buildings, such as the Suva City Library. Suva’s colorful, lively Municipal Market offers a range of local fruit and vegetables. Fiji Museum, set within the Victorian-era Thurston Gardens, contains examples of traditional canoes, war clubs and tattooing tools.

Nouméa is the capital of the South Pacific archipelago and overseas French territory New Caledonia. Situated on the main island, Grand Terre, it’s known for beaches and its blend of French and native Kanak influences. The Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre showcases Kanak heritage, and the Musée de Nouvelle-Calédonie has exhibits from across the Pacific region. The Aquarium des Lagons introduces local marine life.

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities, is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers 360-degree views of the city and suburbs.

In Cairns, breathtaking dives along the reef await us, while, for the more adventurous, you can try out the cage to see great white sharks up close.
Enjoy a stop at the port of Cairns to discover the magic atmosphere of one of the sunniest beaches in the Northern State of Queensland, Australia. During this stop you can admire the great barrier reef, one of the world’s most fascinating coral agglomerates, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981. You can also visit the Cairns botanical garden where you can enjoy truly idyllic scenery.

Η Ραμπούλ είναι μια σημαντική πόλη της Παπούα Νέας Γουινέας, η τελευταία μιας σειράς νησιών που εκτείνονται από τη Νοτιοανατολική Ασία στον Ειρηνικό.
Κατά τη διάρκεια της κρουαζιέρας, θα ανακαλύψετε μια άγρια γη, ανέγγιχτη, ποικιλόμορφη και σχεδόν άγνωστη. Η Παπούα Νέα Γουινέα βρίσκεται νότια του Ισημερινού και βόρεια της Αυστραλίας.

Μια χώρα που αγαπήθηκε ιδιαίτερα από τους φυσιολάτρες και τους εξερευνητές, οι οποίοι μπορούν να διασκεδάσουν με σχεδόν 9.000 είδη φυτών των τροπικών δασών και πάνω από 250 είδη θηλαστικών.

Η Ραμπαούλ ήταν η πρωτεύουσα της επαρχίας της Δυτικής Νέας Βρετανίας μέχρι το 1994, όταν καταστράφηκε από την έκρηξη του ηφαιστείου Ταβουρβούρ.

Προηγουμένως χρησίμευε ως έδρα της Γερμανικής Νέας Γουινέας μέχρι την κατάκτησή της από την Κοινοπολιτεία των χωρών κατά τη διάρκεια του Α’ Παγκοσμίου Πολέμου, οπότε και έγινε πρωτεύουσα του αυστραλιανού προτεκτοράτου της Νέας Γουινέας. Στις 23 Ιανουαρίου 1942 η πόλη κατακτήθηκε από την Ιαπωνία και έγινε η σημαντικότερη βάση για τις ιαπωνικές στρατιωτικές επιχειρήσεις στην Ωκεανία.

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city’s many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods. The Imperial Palace sits amid large public gardens. The city’s many museums offer exhibits ranging from classical art (in the Tokyo National Museum) to a reconstructed kabuki theater (in the Edo-Tokyo Museum).

Kobe is a city on Osaka Bay in central Japan. It is known for its signature marbled beef and scenic setting of mountains framing the harbor. The Ikuta Shrine, dating to the 3rd century, is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines. Antique cable cars connect Kobe to Mt. Rokko, which offers panoramic views over the port. Beyond the Mount Rokko hills are the outdoor hot springs of Arima Onsen.

Nagasaki is the capital of the prefecture of the same name, situated on the island of Kyushu, the third largest island of the Japanese archipelago. The narrow strait of Shimonoseki separates it from Honshu. Kyushu is shaped like an irregular rectangle and features various areas of high ground reaching nearly 1800 meters including Mount Aso, the volcano.
The island’s climate is characterized by abundant precipitation which encourages the growth of subtropical vegetation. The city of Nagasaki is in the middle of a long bay, the island’s best natural port. The residential and commercial area of the city has been built on a small level area, whereas the metropolis of nearly half a million inhabitants extends along two main river valleys, divided by a rocky spur.

The port of Busan, also known as Pusan, is the largest in the country, as well as our dock in South Korea.
Seomyeon is the hub of Busan, with a large shopping area. Here there are also local offices of major Korean and international banks, but it is also the entertainment district with cafes, bars and restaurants. Nearby, there is also the market of Bujeon, the largest in the city with things never before seen in the West. Mt. Geumjeongsan offers the ability to scale its heights and visit the Beomeosa temple, associated with Korean Buddhism. Busan attracts tourists with its beautiful beaches, such as Haeundae Beach, its many luxury hotels, and Gwangalli Beach, famous for its bars and restaurants. Finally Taejongdae, located on the Island of Yeongdo, is a natural park with a cliff overlooking the sea.

Keelung (sometimes called Jilong) is a major port city in the north-eastern part of Taiwan. It borders Taipei County and forms the Taipei-Keelung metropolitan area together with the City and County of Taipei.
Nicknamed the Rainy Port for its frequent rain and its important maritime role, the city is Taiwan’s second largest seaport (after Kaohsiung). Keelung is currently administered as a provincial city of Taiwan Province in the Republic of China. It has been suggested that the name Keelung was derived from the local mountain whose shape resembles a rooster cage. However, it is more probable that the name was derived from the first inhabitants of the region, like the names of many other Taiwanese cities. Indeed, the area’s earliest inhabitants were the Ketagalan people, and Ke-lâng was thus probably derived from Ketagalan.

Hong Kong is a “Special Administrative Region of China”. It comprises the island of the same name, 259 other islands in the South China Sea, as well as areas of the mainland around the Kowloon Peninsula and in the so-called “New Territories”. Although it was occupied by Chinese settlers as early as the 2nd millennium B.C., the region remained untouched by Chinese imperialism up until the 17th century when it was the setting for a conflict between the Ming and the Manchu dynasties. However it only acquired international interest in the 19th century with the Portuguese being the first Europeans to develop colonies and trade here, silk and tea being the most sought-after goods in Europe

Hong Kong is a “Special Administrative Region of China”. It comprises the island of the same name, 259 other islands in the South China Sea, as well as areas of the mainland around the Kowloon Peninsula and in the so-called “New Territories”. Although it was occupied by Chinese settlers as early as the 2nd millennium B.C., the region remained untouched by Chinese imperialism up until the 17th century when it was the setting for a conflict between the Ming and the Manchu dynasties. However it only acquired international interest in the 19th century with the Portuguese being the first Europeans to develop colonies and trade here, silk and tea being the most sought-after goods in Europe

Nha Trang is a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam known for its beaches, diving sites and offshore islands. Its main beach is a long, curving stretch along Tran Phu Street backed by a promenade, hotels and seafood restaurants. Aerial cable cars cross over to Hòn Tre Island, and the nature reserves of Hòn Mun and Hòn Tằm islands, reachable by boat, have coral reefs.

From the port of Phu My, where our Costa ship will dock, we can easily reach Ho Chi Minh City, an important city of Vietnam.
The port of Phu My is one of the busiest trading ports of Vietnam. Located between two major cities in the country, it is also the place where numerous cruise ships anchor. During this stop you will visit Ho Chi Minh City, the great economic and cultural centre, or Vung Tau, a seaside town is much appreciated by tourists.

Ko Samui, Thailand’s second largest island, lies in the Gulf of Thailand off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus. It’s known for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and dense, mountainous rainforest, plus luxury resorts and posh spas. The landmark 12m-tall golden Big Buddha statue at Wat Phra Yai Temple is located on a tiny island connected to Ko Samui by a causeway.

Η Σιγκαπούρη ήταν ένα μικρό εμπορικό κέντρο της πανίσχυρης αυτοκρατορίας Srivijaya της Σουμάτρας και αργότερα, προς τα μέσα του 13ου αιώνα, ένα κράτος-μαριονέτα της αυτοκρατορίας Majapahit στην Ιάβα, ενώ τον 15ο και 16ο αιώνα έγινε μέρος του σουλτανάτου του Johor. Η πιο πρόσφατη ιστορία της Σιγκαπούρης είναι άρρηκτα συνδεδεμένη με τη μορφή του Sir Stamford Raffles, αξιωματούχου της Εταιρείας Ανατολικών Ινδιών. Με μια συνθήκη που ορίστηκε με τον σουλτάνο του Τζοχόρ το 1819, ίδρυσε βρετανικό οικισμό στη Σιγκαπούρη. Στη συνέχεια έκανε την πόλη σημείο ανάπαυσης για τον ανεφοδιασμό των πλοίων της Βρετανικής Αυτοκρατορίας και για να σταματήσει την ολλανδική επεκτατική πολιτική.

Sandokan, Yanez, James Brook: we are in Malaysia, land of the fearsome Pirates of Mompracem, the protagonists of the popular literary saga born from the imagination of Emilio Salgari.
Port Klang, Malaysia’s main port, and one of the most important in the world for the amount of goods handled, is 38 km from the capital Kuala Lumpur. Just 6 kilometres away rises the ancient royal capital of Selangor: the City of Klang, which is well worth a visit. An opportunity to breathe the authentic Malaysian atmosphere and taste its fusion cuisine, a meeting of China, India and Malaysia with surprising results.

The port of Penang is a good starting point to discover Buddhist spirituality, the exoticism of nature and the history of the Malaysian city.
Take advantage of this stop at the port of Penang to discover the enchanting exoticism of one of the most beautiful islands of Malaysia. You can admire the fascinating nature reserves and appreciate the diversity of the flora and fauna of the island, so you can visit the majestic Kek Lok Si Buddhist temple, explore the historical wonders of the city of George Town and discover the tasty local cuisine.

Colombo is a chaotic, bustling and very busy city, a melting pot of the different ethnic groups and religions that make it such a multicultural city. The largest group is the Buddhist Sinhalese, and this explains the presence of numerous Buddhist temples such as the Gangarama with its myriad of statues and the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, destroyed and rebuilt on numerous occasions. The Tamils have influenced the architecture of the city with their numerous Hindu temples known as Kovils. The Kathiresan temple is dedicated to Skanda, the god of war, whilst the Sri Kailasanathar Swami Devasthanam temple located near Fort railway station is one of the oldest Hindu temples and is dedicated to the goddess Shiva and the god Ganesh. However there is also plenty of western influence in evidence: the Dutch Governor’s banqueting hall was transformed into St. Peter’s Church in 1804 whilst the Dutch Period Museum, which contains historical documents and exhibits relating to the Dutch colonial period, was previously home to Governor Thomas van Rhee (1692-97).

Malé is the densely populated capital of the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. It’s known for its mosques and colorful buildings. The Islamic Centre (Masjid-al-Sultan Muhammad Thakurufaanu Al Auzam) features a mosque, a library and a distinctive gold dome. Near the harbor, a popular fish market offers the day’s catch, and a produce market is stocked with local fruit.

Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It’s known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture.

Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species

Port Elizabeth is a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. A major port, it’s also known for its numerous beaches. The Donkin Heritage Trail takes in the Old Hill neighbourhood’s Victorian landmarks. Coastal boat tours spot whales and rare seabirds, while wildlife reserves outside the metropolitan area are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game.

Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum.

Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the start of the Namib Desert.

São Vicente is an island of Cape Verde, an archipelago off West Africa. The northern port of Mindelo is a cultural hub, known for traditional music and colonial architecture like the 1900s Palácio do Povo. Inland, Parque Natural Monte Verde has trails up the volcanic peak. Beaches include Mindelo’s Laginha Beach, the shallow lagoon of Baía das Gatas and São Pedro, with strong wind and surf.

Las Palmas is a capital of Gran Canaria, one of Spain’s Canary Islands off northwestern Africa. A major cruise-ship port, the city is known for duty-free shopping and for its sandy beaches. At Playa de Las Canteras, a coral barrier lines the beach and shelters swimmers. The annual Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival brings together flamboyantly costumed performers, music and dancing

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place.
In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.