Monte Carlo offers old-world glitz and modern luxury in tiny Monaco: superyachts, champagne bars, high-end shops, casinos, opera, and palatial hotels. Famous for low taxes and the Formula One Grand Prix through its tight streets, it's a playground of the rich and famous. Don't miss the Royal Palace, the cathedral where Grace Kelly married in 1956, the old town, and the historic fortress.

Built around a sheltered bay beneath Mount Faron, Toulon is a major naval port, industrial city, and base of the French navy's Mediterranean fleet. Napoleon first rose to fame here in the 1793 siege. In WWII, the French fleet was scuttled to avoid capture, and the city was liberated in 1944. Old Toulon's pedestrian streets, waterfront Avenue de la République, and Naval Museum are main sights, though many visitors use the city as a base for the Riviera and hinterland.

Palamos is a gateway to Costa Brava and Catalonia, with monasteries in the mountains, surreal art, and beautiful beaches. Its rugged coast of red cliffs, golden sands, and blue coves reflects Spain's Wild Coast, and it's known for rich prawns. Nearby Girona offers a walkable medieval old town, rivers, ramparts, and the vast Gothic nave of its cathedral. Close by, Figueres is home to Salvador Dalí's wild, immersive Theatre-Museum.

Mallorca is a rugged Spanish Mediterranean island known for cuisine, culture, and sunlit beaches. Palma de Mallorca, its capital, blends living history, bustling markets, cafes, promenades, and intense flavors. Its old town is cobbled and lively, with the great cathedral, Le Seu, and nearby La Almudaina fortress reflecting Moorish and royal history.

Alicante is a busy resort and port on Spain's Costa Blanca, prized for its pleasant climate. Founded as a Carthaginian settlement in 325 BC, it was later ruled by Romans and Moors, who named it Al-Akant; the modern name likely comes from this. Its mixed history is still visible in buildings, place names, and cuisine. The economy relies on tourism and agriculture, especially wine and raisins.

Experience a Silversea Luxury Cruise while discovering Spain! Explore the charming city of Valencia and let yourself be tranported by the folkloric atmosphere.

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