The city of Puerto Montt sits on the coast of Chile's Lake District and is considered a gateway to some of the country's most breathtaking natural beauty, including the fjords of Patagonia and the impressive Andes mountain range. Puerto Montt often serves as a port for South American cruises.

One of San Cristobal Island's most popular visitor sites is Cerro Brujo, with its expansive white sand beach and a lagoon that locals once used as a salt mine but now offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. Another must-see is Kicker Rock, a fascinating rock formation that looks like a boot from one angle (hence its English name) and like a sleeping lion from another (thus its Spanish name, Roca León Dormido).

San Sebastián, or Donostia, is a gem nestled on Spain's northern coast, renowned for its stunning beaches, world-class cuisine, and vibrant cultural scene. With its picturesque bay, La Concha, often ranked among the world's most beautiful city beaches, this Basque city offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and urban sophistication.

Coimbra, set along the banks of the Mondego River in central Portugal, is a historic city known for its academic legacy and old-world charm. Once the medieval capital of Portugal, it is home to the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Old Canary Country is the island with the longest coast line, offering wide plains, gentle valleys, and huge beaches. Some of its beaches compare with the best in the world.