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Lagos, Faro, Tavira, and Ria Formosa, Portugal
The Algarve: Lagos & Ria Formosa
Golden cliffs, sheltered coves, maritime history, lagoon islands, and whitewashed towns along Portugal’s southern coast.
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Cadaqués, Cap de Creus, and Tossa de Mar, Catalonia, Spain
Costa Brava: Cadaqués & Tossa de Mar
Rocky Mediterranean coves, whitewashed fishing towns, coastal paths, medieval walls, and the landscapes that inspired artists.
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Nice, Antibes, and Menton, Côte d’Azur, France
French Riviera: Nice, Antibes & Menton
Mediterranean promenades, colourful old quarters, celebrated art museums, gardens, markets, and coves beneath the Maritime Alps.
Moderate
Cinque Terre and Portovenere, Liguria, Italy
Cinque Terre & Portovenere
Terraced vineyards, colourful Ligurian villages, historic sanctuaries, rocky swimming places, and protected coastal landscapes.
Moderate
Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, and Vietri sul Mare, Italy
The Amalfi Coast
Cliffside towns, lemon terraces, historic cathedrals, ceramic workshops, fishing villages, gardens, and high Mediterranean views.
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Rovinj, Pula, and Poreč, Istria, Croatia
Istrian Coast: Rovinj, Pula & Poreč
Venetian waterfronts, Roman monuments, Byzantine mosaics, fishing harbours, hill towns, and a clear Adriatic coastline.
Easy
Split, Trogir, and Šibenik, Dalmatia, Croatia
Dalmatian Heritage Coast
Roman palaces, medieval island towns, Renaissance cathedrals, stone waterfronts, Adriatic islands, and lively local markets.
Moderate
Kotor, Perast, Risan, and Herceg Novi, Montenegro
Bay of Kotor: Kotor & Perast
Fortified towns, Venetian palaces, mountain-backed water, island churches, maritime museums, and quiet stone villages.
Moderate
Himarë, Ksamil, Sarandë, and Butrint, Albania
Albanian Riviera: Himarë, Ksamil & Butrint
Mountain-backed beaches, stone villages, castles, clear Ionian water, ancient ruins, and a rapidly changing coastal culture.
Moderate
Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece
Corfu: Old Town, Villages & Ionian Coves
A UNESCO-listed old town, Venetian fortresses, palace gardens, mountain villages, olive groves, and varied Ionian beaches.
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Naxos and Paros, Cyclades, Greece
Naxos & Paros
Cycladic harbours, Venetian quarters, marble villages, ancient sanctuaries, long beaches, and distinctive island food.
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Valletta, Mdina, Gozo, and Comino, Malta
Malta & Gozo
Fortified harbour cities, prehistoric temples, limestone villages, sea cliffs, sheltered coves, and layers of Mediterranean history.