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Port Louis (Mauritius)

Capital and principal port of mauritius, Port Louis was founded by the french governor Francois Mahe de La Bourdonnais in 1735. The land extends up to the foot of the mountains that protect the city forming arround it a circumference. The city, nowadays city centre of the financial activities, is very attractive and the historical monuments are the proove of the past. The city of the artists has to be discovered.

Port Louis (Mauritius)

Capital and principal port of mauritius, Port Louis was founded by the french governor Francois Mahe de La Bourdonnais in 1735. The land extends up to the foot of the mountains that protect the city forming arround it a circumference. The city, nowadays city centre of the financial activities, is very attractive and the historical monuments are the proove of the past. The city of the artists has to be discovered.

Le Port (Réunion)

Durban (South Africa)

Durban is a city in South Africa, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, offshore from the Indian Ocean. It is the third biggest city of the country, after Johannesburg and Cape Town. The city has important touristic resorts, many of them with an Artedeco style as a principal claim, as it is the artistic movement of Durban. The hotels have their own private beaches, where tourists enjoy of all type of water sports, but specially surf, due to the big waves in the region. The maritim activity is completed with the Ushaka marine, the aquarium in Durban and one of the biggest in the world. Other of the great attractions is the great offer in natural parks. One of them Hluhluwe-Imfolozi, located two hours away from Durban on the way to Swaziland and Mozambique, is one of the main parks to visit, and it includes a estuary with hippopotamus.

Port Elizabeth (South Africa)

Port Elizabeth is located on the beautiful "Garden Route" on the Indian Ocean in South Africa. There is a historic city center with buildings from the Victorian era, several museums and an oceanarium, a tropical garden with a snake park, as a visitor attraction. The area surrounding Port Elizabeth is usually more interesting for visitors. The visitor magnets include the Addo Elephant and Tsitsikamma National Parks, Jeffrey's Bay and St. Francis Bay.

Port Elizabeth (South Africa)

Port Elizabeth is located on the beautiful "Garden Route" on the Indian Ocean in South Africa. There is a historic city center with buildings from the Victorian era, several museums and an oceanarium, a tropical garden with a snake park, as a visitor attraction. The area surrounding Port Elizabeth is usually more interesting for visitors. The visitor magnets include the Addo Elephant and Tsitsikamma National Parks, Jeffrey's Bay and St. Francis Bay.

Cape Town (South Africa)

Cape Town is the second-most populated city in South Africa after Johannesburg. The city has several well-known natural features that attract tourists, most notably Table Mountain,which forms a large part of the Table Mountain National Park and is the back end of the City Bowl. Cape Point is recognised as the dramatic headland at the end of the Cape Peninsula.Many tourists also drive along Chapman's Peak Drive, a narrow road that links Noordhoek with Hout Bay, for the views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains. The city has several notable cultural attractions. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, built on top of part of the docks of the Port.

Cape of Good Hope (sailing)

Walvis Bay (Namibia)

Walvis Bay meaning "Whale Bay" is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies The bay has been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit, being the only natural harbour of any size along the country's coast. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters also drew large numbers of whales, attracting whalers and fishing vessels. The harbour's value in relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope. The town is situated just north of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Kuiseb River delta and lies at the end of the TransNamib Railway to Windhoek, and on the B2 road. Walvis Bay, with its large bay and sand dunes, is the tourism activity centre of Namibia. Other attractions include the artificial Bird Island, centre of a guano collection industry, the Dune 7 sand dune, salt works, birdlife and a museum. Kuisebmund Stadium, home to two clubs in the Namibia Premier League, is also located in the city and the beach resort of Langstrand lies just a few kilometres north. The Walvis Bay Export Processing Zone is an important facet of the local

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Praia (Ilha de Santiago)

The island of Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands is the one with the most impressive history and is certainly also the most African´ of the islands. In the culture, in everyday life, the different African and Portuguese influences can be seen everywhere. The landscape of the island is just as attractive and contrasting: rivers, mountains, green areas and beautiful beaches. Dry on the coast and volcanic green in the mountains. The capital, Praia, is to the south and the harbor is sheltered by a bay, surrounded by hustle and bustle.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife port of fishing, commercial, passenger and sports in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Next to this port is the famous building of the Auditorio de Tenerife. It has a significant relevance in two categories: Cruise Passengers and in Fresh Fish caught. Due to the importance of interinsular maritime transport, it also holds a dominant position in Passenger Transport. Some of the world's largest ocean liners have stopped in the Port. The proximity of two international airports backs up its position as base for cruises.

Funchal (Madeira)

The city´s name comes from the abundance of fennel (funcho) found on the island. It was an important shipping center during the 15th-17th centuries. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. It is a modern, cosmopolitan, rejuvenated city, well known for its many top class restaurants, stunning new 4 & 5 star hotels and warm climate all year round. The city itself is nestled in a great natural amphitheatre, facing the blue Atlantic with a backdrop of dramatic mountains. It is located in the stunning south of Madeira, on it’s sunniest coast amidst banana plantations and wonderful gardens. Funchal has also for many years been one of the Atlantic Cruise-ship’s main ports of call, with the Liner harbour right in the middle of the town. Once ashore, the cafés, restaurants and history that mark this famed capital are just a stroll away. Tourists in Funchal can also enjoy activities such as diving in the crystal-clear waters, surfing the waves, taking day excursions along the coast and through the eucalyptus smelling mountain woods.

Lisbon

The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture; Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Modern and Postmodern constructions can be found all over Lisbon. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares, particularly in the upper districts. There are several substantial museums one can visit in the city. In addition, the mosaic Portuguese Pavement was born in Lisbon, in the mid-1800s. The art has since spread to the rest of the Portuguese Speaking world. The city remains one of the most expansive examples of the technique, nearly all walkways and even many streets being created and maintained in this style.

Porto (Portugal)

Porto is the second most important city in Portugal, after Lisbon. Porto is an old city that has many historical heritage sites, although during the last decades is has been modernized. It has the longest underground line in Portugal, that covers not only the centre of the city, but also the metropolitan outskirts such as Senhora da Hora or maja. The old town is included in the UNESCO world heritage site. Some of it's most important monuments are: Mercado do Bolhao, teh Cathedral, the Clerigos Church and Tower, the Crystal Palace, the town hall and the bridges over the Duero river. it is also known for the grandeur, innovation and beauty of it's bridges, dated in diferent seasons and of different architectural styles.

Isle of Portland

Swim under the great natural arch of Durdle Door, which juts out imposingly towards the sea and is approximately 140 million years old. Breathe in the salty sea air, of Weymouth beach, savour a delicious dish of fish and French fries, and snap photos of the coastline as you stroll along the boardwalk that runs along the curve of this beach. At Corfe Castle admire reenactments of battles taking place among medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Hamburg

Hamburg is located on the River Elbe. This city is noted for several festivals and regular events. Some street festivals, such as the gay pride Christopher Street Day festival or the Alster fair, held at the Binnenalster are popular. In Hamburg you fill find big museums and galleries showing classical and contemporary art, i.e. Kunsthalle Hamburg with its contemporary art gallery, the Museum for Art and Industry and the House of photography.