400 Ports Found

Gaeta, Italy

The fishing port and seaside town of Gaeta was a popular resort among Romans and Normans before joining the Kingdom of Italy in 1861. Located within the old walls of the town, the fortified square is home to the twelfth century cathedral and museum. Relax in the Monte d'Orlando public park or go shopping for some of Gaeta's famous glassware.

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Mytilene, Lesvos (Lesbos), Greece

The birthplace of Sappho, a famous poet in ancient Greece, Lesbos is a charming island of picturesque villages like Agiassos. The Byzantine Monastery of Limonos and its beautiful frescoes are of special interest.

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Corinth Canal Transit

Few ships are able to navigate this narrow passage between mainland Greece and the Peloponnesian peninsula. A 19th century engineering feat, you can almost reach out and touch the walls of the Canal--and where else will you find a drawbridge that actually sinks into the water to let ships pass over it?

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Spetsai

Spetsai Island figures prominently in modern Greek history after playing a pivotal role in the War for Independence. Surrounded by crystal-clear water and covered with verdant pine trees, Spetsai stands in contrast to most of the other Aegean Islands. The island features numerous inlets and coves for visitors to explore. In town tourists can visit many museums and points of cultural interest.

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