Best of Mediterranean Sea: Travel Ideas, Destinations and Tips

Antalya

Antalya is a major city and starting point for vacations to the Turkish Rivièra.

Tours:
• Turkiye
• Antalya

Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece. The city center is dominated by the Acropolis, temple ruins from the 5th century.

Tours:
• Greece
• Athens

Barcelona

Barcelona is capital of Catalonia and world-famous for soccer and architecture. You must visit the cathedral Sagrada Familia, designed by Gaudi, that has been under construction since 1883. Camp Nou, where FC Barcelona resides, is an experience of a different kind.

Tours:
• Spain
• Barcelona

Crete

Crete (Kreta or Kriti) is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands. Capital is Heraklion.

Tours:
• Greece
• Crete

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean. The old city is one of the best reserved fortresses with direct access to the sea. Many cruise ships make a short stop here.

Tours:
• Croatia
• Dubrovnik

Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a large rock. Even though it is located just South of Spain, it is part of the United Kingdom. Everything here is very British: red phone cells, red mailboxes, food, money.

Gibraltar is very close to Africa, This explains why there are wild macaques living on the rock, the only place in Europe where there are wild monkeys.

Tours:
• Gibraltar
• Gibraltar

Haifa

Haifa is a northern Israeli port. Tourists may like to visit the landscaped terraces of Baha'i gardens.

Tours:
• Israel
• Haifa

Istanbul

Istanbul, Constantinople & Byzanthium... Three names for the same city is just one proof for the long history and diversity of this city-between-two-continents. Istanbul is one of the largest cities in the whole of Europe!

Tours:
• Turkiye
• Istanbul

Monaco-Ville (Monaco)

Money, money, money... This - and the great weather - is what makes Monaco tick... The harbour with really expensive yachts, the Rolls Royce's, the casino, the royal castle...

Tours:
• Monaco
• Monaco-Ville

Nice

Nice is in the heart of the French Cote d´Azur and has a very, very pleasant climate, beach and atmosphere. Who does NOT want to live here? Many agree and this includes the rich and famous: absolutely gorgeous yachts and cars can be seen in Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez.

Tours:
• France
• Nice

Nicosia

Nicosia is the capital of Cyprus.

Tours:
• Cyprus
• Nicosia

Palermo (Sicily)

Palermo is the capital of Sicily, the large island in the South. The people call themselves Sicilians rather than Italians. Palermo is known for the large cathedral, Sicily is known for wine, olives and ... the Mafia (~movie The Godfather).

Tours:
• Italy
• Palermo

Palma de Mallorca (Mallorca)

Mallorca (aka Majorca) is a very well visited Spanish vacation island in the Mediterranean. Many Germans, Brits and other Europeans spend their vacation in one of the many resorts on one of the many beaches - or just in a Finca in the main land. Some even spend the whole winter there and enjoy the pleasant climate and atmosphere. Palma de Mallorca has excellent connections by air to many European cities.

Tours:
• Spain
• Palma de Mallorca

Rome

There are very few cities in the world with as much history, historical buildings and artifacts as Rome. A great example is the Colosseum... But Rome is not just history, it is also the political capital of Italy and offers great eating places and places to watch-the-world-go-by.

Tours:
• Italy
• Rome

Santorini (Greek Islands)

Santorini is probably the most famous island in the southern Aegean Sea and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera. It is very picturesque and very well-visited by tourists.

Tours:
• Greece
• Santorini

Sevilla

Seville is the capital of the Andalusian region that also includes Malaga and Granada. It is very Spanish here with historical buildings, Flamenco Music & Dance, horses, Paella and Sangria. Note that it can be really hot (40°C and more) in Summer...

Tours:
• Spain
• Sevilla

Split

Split is a the 2nd largest city of Croatia, along the southern coast with great access to fishing, diving, islands and sailing. The old city centre was one of the first cities on the UNESCO list.

Tours:
• Croatia
• Split

Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv is the economic heart of Israel with major airport and harbour. Most countries have their embassy or consulate here.

Tours:
• Israel
• Tel Aviv

Valencia

Valencia is an import coastal city with unique architecture, including a beautiful market hall. It is also home to the Paella de Valencia, the original!

Tours:
• Spain
• Valencia

Venice

The city of Venice needs no introduction, because it is one of the best known and beloved tourist cities in the world. Major attractions are the Gondolas, the many Bridges and St. Marc´s Square. Once a year there is also the traditional Carnival with beautiful masks and dresses. A few times per year there could be flooding...

Tours:
• Italy
• Venice