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The city of Ancona on Italy’s north-east coast was originally settled by the Greeks as far back as 387 BC. Its role as an important seaport on the Adriatic was secured centuries later when the Roman Emperor Trajan developed its…
The city of Trieste lies on the north-eastern coast of Italy near its border with Slovenia. Cruise ship passengers who have visited the great cities of Italy are in for a pleasant surprise when arriving in the Port of Trieste.…
Overlooking the Bay of Naples amid lemon groves on Italy’s Amalfi Coast stands the grand old resort of Sorrento. This charming town oozes a quintessential Italian atmosphere where visitors can amble around the piazzas of its historic centre pausing for…
The city of Palermo lies on the north-west coast of Sicily in southern Italy. With a history dating back to the 8th century BC it has been home to numerous civilizations whose legacy can still be seen in the architecture…
As you approach the busy Port of Naples with the sight of Mount Vesuvius in the distance don’t underestimate what the city and region have to offer. Whilst Naples tends to play second fiddle to the likes of Rome, Turin,…
Such is the historic and cultural wealth of the Italian region of Tuscany that seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites can be found within its territory. It is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance and was called home by many great…
The Port of Civitavecchia lies on the west coast of Italy and is the gateway to the magnificent city of Rome for cruise ship passengers. Such is the wealth of ‘must-see’ tourist attractions in the Eternal City that a one…
For many people around the world Spain is a country of flamenco dancing, bullfighting, sherry and tapas. Whilst not a true reflection of the country as a whole such a perception is close to the truth where the Andalucian city…
The earliest references to the Roman city of Tarraco date back to the Second Punic War (218-201 BC) which marked the beginning of the Roman conquest of Hispania. Over the coming centuries it would become an important port city which…
The Spanish city of Santander lies 100km west of Bilbao on the Bay of Biscay in Cantabria. Its port has played a key role in the economy of the region for more than 2000 years thanks to its fishing and…
Located on the southern tip of Spain overlooking the shipping lanes between the Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans is the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar. Such strategic importance and the fact that this limestone rock is connected to mainland Spain by…
With origins dating back to the 13th century the town of Palamós on Spain’s Costa Brava has long been established as an important fishing port. To this day the prawns which are landed here – ‘Gambas de Palamós’ – are…
Located in Galicia on the Atlantic coast of north-west Spain, the city of Ferrol has a history dating back to prehistoric times and a long association with the sea. The Phoenicians are known to have set up cod-salting stations here…
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