World Directory, Europe, Norway, Troms, Troms

Harstad is the second largest city and municipality by population, in Troms county, Norway - the city is also the third largest in North Norway. Thus Harstad is the natural centre for its district. Situated approximately 250 kilometres (155 mi) north of the Arctic Circle, the city celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2004.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Vestfold, Vestfold

Horten is a town and municipality in Vestfold county, Norway-located along the Oslofjord. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Horten. The municipality also includes the villages of Borre, Asgardstrand, Skoppum, and Nykirke.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, More og Romsdal, Averoy

Haholmen, a fishing community worthy of presevation in the Hustadvika bay, has served as a meeting place, harbour, home and workplace for fishermen, sailors, shopkeepers and travellers for hundreds of years.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, More og Romsdal, Romsdal

Molde is a city and municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is part of the Romsdal region. Molde is the administrative center of Møre og Romsdal county, the commercial hub of Romsdal, and the host of the bishop of Møre.

World Directory, Europe, Norway, Sor-Trondelag, Orkdal

Orkanger is a small town in the municipality of Orkdal, Norway, located at the tip of Orkdalsfjorden. Combined with Fannrem it constitutes the biggest town of Sør-Trøndelag county outside of Trondheim, the county capital. Orkanger is Orkdal's political and commercial centre.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Balearic Islands, Ibiza

Well, everyone knows about the incredible clubbing, and the electric, nighttime vibe, but there's far more to this magical island... One of the joys of being on this island is that, no matter where you are, especially when driving, you are never far from one of the many wonderful beaches or secluded little coves...

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Castile-La Mancha, Albacete

The largest city in Castilla-La Mancha is situated on a vast, flat stretch of farmland of great natural value. This peculiar orography gave the region its old Arab name: Al-Basit (the Plain). A journey through the region will allow you to perceive the intense commercial activity along its main arteries and the piece and quiet of its corners, so typical of La Mancha, awakened by the bustle that September brings, with its holidays and festivities that make this month the ideal time of year for a visit.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Valencia, Castellon

A few kilometers beyond Peniscola is Benicarlo, situated amid orange-groves and vineyards. The parish church (1743) has an octagonal tower with an azulejo-clad dome and magnificent doorwat. The 18th century Casa Del Marques de Benicarlo now houses a small "kitchen museum" with a variety of old domestic equipment.

World Directory, Europe, Spain, Catalonia, Girona

Calella is one of the three resort towns close to the local market town of Palafrugell. The others are Tamariu and Llafranc. Calella is the largest of them. The village is completely charming and does not die in winter. There are little boats moored in the harbour, and a number of rather small and therefore over-crowded beaches. Restaurants abound, not necessarily high gastronomy, but completely acceptable with wonderful views.

World Directory, Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland, Shetland Islands

Lerwick is the capital and main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 100 miles (160 km) off the north coast of mainland Great Britain on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. Lerwick is about 210 miles (340 km) north of Aberdeen, 230 miles (370 km) west of Bergen in Norway and 230 miles (370 km) south east of Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands.