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
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)
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.
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
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
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
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
St Peter Port
Country - Bailiwick of Guernsey
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Currency - British Pound (GBP)
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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
Dover
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
Kiel
The sea reaches into the heart of the city- not only on the map but emotionally too. The largest slice of nature in Kiel is the firth. For residents of Kiel, the maritime view of the city with harbour facilities, the huge ferries and the giant portal cranes on the dock side is the best expression of their special feeling of living and belonging here.
Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Kiel Strande, Laboe Naval Memorial, Spirit Fighter Sculpture
Warnemunde
Warnemünde boasts one of the most charming ports on the Baltic coast, with her quaint harbor opening into a delightful beach resort area. The old town, within walking distance from the pier, warmly welcomes you to window-shop, stroll along the twisting streets or pause for a lingering cup of coffee in a local café.
Country - Germany
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 170kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Berlin, Rostock
Gdansk
Enter Gdansk from its gateway port of Gdynia and discover one of the oldest, most important and beautiful cities in the Baltic. Gdansk was once the nation's chief trading hub as well as its cultural center. 90% of the city was destroyed during World War II, but its architectural gems have been restored in great detail, reserving its place in history.
Country - Poland
Distance from port to City - 22kms
Distance from port to Airport - 40kms
Currency - Zloty(PLN)
Places of Interest
Old Town, Makbork Fortress, St Mary's Church
Klaipedia
Country - Lithuania
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Lithuanian Litas (LTL)
Places of Interest
Riga
Flat as a flounder, Riga's interest is in its old buildings and adventurous modern architecture—the two styles juxtaposed harmoniously within the confines of the compact downtown core. This is the proud capital of Latvia, a country that struggled against the Soviet Union for most of the past century to regain its independence, and won!
Country - Latvia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 14kms
Currency - Latvian Lat (LVL)
Places of Interest
St Peter's Church, Old Riga, Dome Cathedral
St Petersburg
Situated at the confluence of the Gulf of Finland and the mighty Neva River, this former imperial capital fascinates visitors with its strong European influences, grand residences, world-renown museums and extraordinary monuments to a glittering past gone by. With its elegant palace-lined waterways, gilded and domed skyline, and grand boulevards where Czars once traveled in golden carriages, the majestic city of St. Petersburg well-deserves its nickname as the "Empress of the Baltic."
Country - Russia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 16kms
Currency - Russian Ruble (RUB)
Places of Interest
Hermitage Museum, Catherine Palace, Smolny Cathedral
Helsinki
Admire the city’s stunning modern architecture, visit its lovely parks and bustling open-air market. Take a harbor cruise past forests, beaches, villas and ruined Suomenlinna fortress spanning five islands for a completely different perspective. Or visit historic, colorful Porvoo, Finland’s second oldest town.
Country - Helsinki
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 15kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Senate Square, Temppeliakukio Church, Market Square, Suomenlinna Fortress
Mariehamn
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Stockholm
An unbelievably beautiful city, Stockholm is surrounded by clear water and unspoilt countryside that stretches deep into urban areas. The largest part of the city lies in its medieval quarter, Gamla Stan, which was built across three bridge-linked islands. In its narrow streets you'll find countless bars, restaurants and boutiques, but if you still have time to spare, then there are over 150 museums and galleries to explore. For the ultimate experience, take a cruise past majestic buildings, tree-lined squares and spacious boulevards to capture the essence of this city of islands.
Country - Sweden
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Sweden Kroner (SEK)
Places of Interest Gamla Stan, Royal Palace, Vasa Museum
