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London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe
Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)
Places of Interest Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament
London
London is an enormous cosmopolitan city, with all the cultural and gastronomic attractions you'd expect from a world capital. Stretching for more than 30 miles on either side of the River Thames, it is Europe's largest city, with a diverse population of about eight million. Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.
Country - England
Distance from port to City - 100kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Pound (GBP)
Places of Interest
Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge
Le Havre
Le Havre is the gateway to northern France. From this port, the great northern cities of France: Paris, Etretat, Fecamp and the Normandy region are all within easy driving distance - across a beautiful countryside.
Country - France
Distance from port to City (Paris) - 200kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Paris, Versailles, Giverny
St Peter Port
Country - Bailiwick of Guernsey
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Currency - British Pound (GBP)
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Falmouth
Falmouth is a town, civil parish and port on the River Fal on the south coast of Cornwall, England, UK. Falmouth is famous for its harbour. Together with Carrick Roads, it forms the third deepest natural harbour in the world, and the deepest in Western Europe. It is also famous for being the start or finish point of various round-the-world record-breaking voyages, such as those of Sir Francis Chichester and Dame Ellen MacArthur.
Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - British Pound (GBP)
Places of Interest
Falmouth Harbour, National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle
Cork
Despite its small town hospitality, Cork is Ireland's second largest city and your gateway to romantic Ireland. Rich farmlands and river valleys define the countryside. And although Cork's most famous attraction is the legendary Blarney Stone, there are over 100 heritage and cultural sites of significance covering over 600 miles of spectacular coastline.
Country - Republic of Ireland
Distance from port to City - 25kms
Distance from port to Airport - 33kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Elizabeth Fort, St Finbarr's Cathedral, Shandon Church
Bordeaux
At the mouth of the Gironde Estuary, the port of Le Verdon is your gateway to the bustling city of Bordeaux and its fine winemaking industry. Pass through through pastoral settings of charming chateaux, fertile vineyards and the Medoc region's low rising hills on the way to the famous wine producing region
Country - France
Distance from port to City - 105kms
Distance to Airport - 115kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Bordeaux Wine Country, Basilique St Michel
Biarritz (Saint-Jean-de-Luz)
Biarritz is a town and commune which lies on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in southwestern France.
FACTS AND FIGURES
- Population: 30,000
- Lies in Basque territory, and Basque flags and symbols are prevalent throughout Biarritz
- The British royal family regularly took vacations in Biarritz: European royalty such as Queen Victoria, Edward VII, and Alfonso XIII of Spain were frequent visitors
- Surfing at Biarritz is of a world-class standard, and the town has a strong surfing culture
SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS
- The Museum of the Sea, which boasts 24 aquariums containing sharks and seals
- The Russian Orthodox Church in Biarritz, constructed in the 19th century for visiting Russian aristocrats, with its famous blue dome
- St-Martin's Church, constructed in the 12th century, and restored in the middle of the 16th century
- A Museum of Chocolate, which explains its history and manufacture
Gijon
Gijón began as a fishing village nearly 3,000 years ago, according to the records of the Campa Torres Archaeological and Nature Reserve in Gijón. Today the city is an important port on the Atlantic coast of Spain.
The historic fishing village, known as Cimadevilla, is located on a penninsula that divides the port in half. The village is the main tourist attraction of the city.
Most of the streets are cobble stone and barely two cars wide. Many of the buildings have been renovated to display the colorful life of the village. Those that have not are evidence of centuries of construction designed to withstand the powerful forces of the Atlantic.
Country - Spain
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Places of Interest
A hike up the hill and through Cimadevilla leads to Cerro de Santa Catalina. It is a park on the tip of the pennisula that provides a view of the outstretched coastline forming the port. On the very edge of the penisula is a sculpture the size of a house, Eligio del Horizonte, or Praise of the Horizon. It is one of 16 large sculptures placed in public spaces throughout the city over the last decade.
A Coruna
Seaside cafés and a tour of a venerable working lighthouse beckon, as does Santiago de Compostela, one of Christianity's holiest sites.
Country - Spain
Distance to Airport - 8 kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Lisbon
With over twenty centuries of history, this beautiful city boasts tile covered building façades and narrow Medieval streets, most of which still remain today. The port's strategic location brought about Portugal's great wave of exploration during the 15th century. Trade routes from the east brought rich and varied spices, textiles and foreign influences.
Country - Portugal
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest St Jorge Castle, Praca do Comercio, Gulbenkian Museum
Portimao
This lively fishing port on Portugal’s sunny southern coast, the Algarve, is good for shopping – leather goods, handmade copper items, and beautiful painted porcelain are treasured finds. Or simply sit in the sun of one of Portimao’s outdoor cafes and enjoy an excellent lunch of fresh sardines (a local specialty) grilled quayside, washed down with superb local red wine.
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Seville
Spain's gateway to the Atlantic, Cadiz welcomes you to 3,000 years of history and to the nearby city of Seville, famed for its bullfights, flamenco and flower-filled patios. Columbus crossed the ocean blue from Andalusia, forever tying the Americas to Seville
Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 140kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Royal Alcazar, Cathedral of Seville
Malaga
Malaga is famous for its art galleries Museo Picasso, Malaga Fine arts museum, the Roman theatre and the On the city outskirts you have the Alhambra Gardens and the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus
Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Castillo de Gibralfaro, Alcazaba, Picasso Birthplace
Barcelona
Explore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.
Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Las Ramblas, La Safrada Familia, Museo Picasso
