The largest of Greece's Dodecanese islands, Rhodes is well-known for its beach resorts, historic sites, and traces of the Knights of St. John's occupation from the time of the Crusades. The historic Street of the Knights and the grand masters' castle-like Palace can be found in Rhodes' Old Town.
Situated on the shingle beaches of the Baie des Anges, Nice is the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department and part of the French Riviera. Greek founders used the city as a refuge for European aristocracy throughout the 19th century, and artists have long been drawn to it. Henri Matisse, a former inhabitant, is celebrated at Musée Matisse with a collection of works spanning his career.
The 50-kilometer Amalfi Coast is located in the Campania area of southern Italy, on the edge of the Sorrentine Peninsula. With its steep cliffs, rocky coastline, and charming pastel-colored fishing villages, it's a well-liked vacation spot. Winding past magnificent mansions, terraced vineyards, and cliffside lemon gardens is the coastal road that connects the port city of Salerno with the clifftop town of Sorrento.
One of the Canary islands off the coast of West Africa, Lanzarote is governed by Spain and is well-known for its beaches, year-round sunny weather, and volcanic scenery. The stony terrain of Timanfaya National Park was formed in the 1730s by volcanic eruptions. Caverns created by an underground lava flow can be found in Cueva de los Verdes.
Known for its exquisite cuisine, vibrant azulejos (ceramic tiles), striking architecture, and distinctive historical core. Its history is equally intriguing, replete with kings, invasions, devastations, and reconstructions. Lisbon is a wonderful destination, history notwithstanding.
Malaga is the most popular location on the Costa del Sol. Benalmádena, Marbella, Fuengirola, and Torremolinos were the top five finishers. Marbella, Fuengirola, and Malaga are the places with the greatest concentration of restaurants and attractions. The happiest location on the Costa del Sol is Torremolinos.
