The city of Oporto is situated on the right bank of the River Douro, being the second largest city of the country. Oporto is the regional capital of the northern area.

San Nicolas, known as Aruba’s “Sunrise City,” offers a completely different vibe from the island’s resort-heavy northwest coast. Located at the southeastern tip, this former oil refinery town has reinvented itself as the cultural heart of Aruba, filled with vibrant street art, local galleries, and a strong sense of community.

Sainte-Suzanne is a commune on the northeastern coast of Réunion, a French island in the southwestern Indian Ocean.

Nungwi is a coastal village at the northern tip of Zanzibar, facing the Indian Ocean on a peninsula known for sandy beaches, shallow lagoons, and clear tropical waters. It developed from a traditional fishing and dhow-building community into one of northern Zanzibar’s main tourism centres, while retaining working boatyards and local residential areas.

Portugal offers a layered experience shaped by maritime history, deep-rooted traditions, and a coastline that stretches for nearly 1,800 kilometers. In Lisbon, the streets of Alfama wind uphill toward São Jorge Castle, where views of red-tiled rooftops and the Tagus River reveal how the city was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake. Trams still clatter through narrow streets, and fado music, often performed in candlelit taverns, tells stories of longing and the sea.