Palamos, Spain
Fringed with a ribbon of sun-kissed sands, Palamos started life as a tiny fishing village. The legacy of fishing continues today with the day’s catch…
Europe
Sorrento, Italy
Despite being surrounded by groves of bitter lemons, Sorrento is one of Italy’s sweetest cities. Red-roofed buildings, balconied apartments and yawning…
Tarragona, Spain
You get a real mix of laid-back beach life and ancient history in Tarragona. The Catalonian city clusters along the coastline and lines up a handful of…
Calvi, Corsica, France
There’s no better way to arrive in Calvi than by cruise ship. As you pull into the iconic harbour, you’ll be greeted by its towering citadel. Beneath…
Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
The busy port city of Olbia is the gateway to Sardinia. Venture outside the city and you’ll discover a coastline patched together with sandy beaches,…
Savona (for Genoa and Turin), Italy
Savona’s located on the shores of the Ligurian Sea, at the very top of Italy’s boot. Yachts and cruise liners bob in the narrow harbour, which juggles…
St. Raphael (for St. Tropez and Cannes), France
St Raphael is the girl next door of southern France. Compared to its flashy cousins down the coast, it’s more of a shy and retiring kind of place. The…
St Johann, Tyrol, Austria
St Johann is a laid-back town with loads of personality. Spend your time wandering around the shops, relaxing with a coffee at one of the numerous street…
Cherbourg, Normandy, France
The Cherbourg-Octeville area is known for its international ferry terminal and lively quays, where yachts bob beside attractions like Le Redoutable nuclear…
Sant’Agnello, Sorrento, Italy
Sant’Agnello’s a clifftop town perched midway along the Sorrentine Peninsula. It’s easy to fill your days here, lingering over a plate of pasta,…