400 Ports Found
Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy
Find out why this region was so popular with writers Ezra Pound, Lord Byron, Shelley and his wife Mary, and Hemingway. Located just north of Genoa in northern Italy, Santa Margherita Ligure is marked by rocky coves, pebbly beaches, and olive tree-covered hillsides. It also serves as the gateway to the beautiful Ligurian coastline.
Portovenere, Italy
Portovenere is a charming and picturesque town in the Bay of La Spezia. The town has a very strong connection to both the military and the sea, reflected in the two centers of the town. The first ist he old port, the second the fortified, Genoese stronghold, where you'll also find the Church of San Lorenzo, which was constructed in Gothic-Renaissance style, similar to the Genoa Cathedral. The streets of Portovenere contain numerous other examples of medieval architecture.
Amorgos, Greece
With its splendidly rugged coastline and low-key ambiance, Amorgos is a favorite of Europeans. Many come here to pay homage to Luc Besson's movie, The Big Blue, filmed on the island's west end. The island provides a marvelous spot for the ship to extend her marina.
Crotone, Italy
This wonderful city of Calabria, located by the Ionian Sea, features large hills and extended greens and was one of the artistic, cultural, and philosophical centers of ancient Greece. The Greek influence in still apparent in much of the city's architecture.
Lipari (Isola Lipari), Italy
Be sure to visit the Aeolian Archeological Regional Museum in Lipari, with its impressive volcano, prehistoric, and classic archaeology sections.
