Gumbane is a rural community in southern Mozambique, in Inhambane Province, where sandy soils, woodland and cultivated plots shape much of the surrounding landscape.

Kardamyli is a coastal town in the Mani Peninsula of southern Greece, located between the Taygetus Mountains and the Messenian Gulf. Stone houses, olive groves, and narrow streets define much of the settlement, while the surrounding landscape combines steep hills with clear coastal waters.

Douz is a town in southern Tunisia on the edge of the Sahara, where date-palm oases meet the dunes of the Grand Erg Oriental. The town is often regarded as a gateway to the sandy desert, with dunes beginning close to the built-up area and extending toward the wider Sahara. Palm groves provide a strong contrast to the surrounding dry landscape, while nearby Chott el-Jerid forms a vast salt depression with bright mineral surfaces and mirages.

The island of Lipari is known for its stunning landscapes, and it provides excellent opportunities for hiking and boating.

Located next to the Kander River, with miles of well-marked hiking trails amid breathtaking scenery.