World Directory, Europe, France, Bretagne, Cotes-d'Armor

Paimpol is a commune in the Cotes-d'Armor department in Bretagne in north-western France. It is a very popular tourist destination, especially during the summer months when people are attracted by its port and beaches.

World Directory, Europe, Italy, Apulia, Taranto

Taranto is a coastal city in Puglia, Southern Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Taranto and is an important commercial port as well as the main Italian naval base.

World Directory, Asia, Russia, Krasnodar Krai, Krasnodar Krai

Novorossiysk is a city in southern Russia, the main Russian port on the Black Sea, in Krasnodar Krai. It is one of the few cities honoured with the Soviet title of the Hero City.

World Directory, Europe, France, Bay of Biscay, Charente-Maritime

La Rochelle is one of the most beautiful places in France. There is an old port which still has the towers which used to protect it. The center is particularly beautiful, with pale stone used for the majority of the buildings and many of the walkways. There are 2 basins in the old port which now have a large number of pleasure boats moored there. The fireworks for the 14th of July Bastille day celebrations are very impressive. Hotels are plentiful, and prices are very keen. Some offer views across the harbour, although these rooms command a higher price.

World Directory, North America, Mexico, Oaxaca, San Pedro Mixtepec Distrito 22

Puerto Escondido remains a traditional Mexico fishing village in the State of Oaxaca on the southern Mexico Pacific coast. Puerto Escondido itself did not exist as a modern town until the 1920's, when the owners of the great coffee farms in the foothills decided that the protected bay of this lovely little town made an ideal and convenient port for shippinng coffee and other products of the region.

World Directory, North America, United States, Connecticut, New London County

New London is a seaport city and a port of entry on the northeast coast of the United States. It is located at the mouth of the Thames River in New London County, southeastern Connecticut.

World Directory, Africa, South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal

Port Shepstone is situated on the mouth of the largest river on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, the Mzimkulu River (the great home of all rivers). 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of Durban, it is the administrative, educational and commercial centre for southern Natal.

World Directory, Europe, Greece, Cyclades, Andros

Gavrion (Gavrio), Andros is the first port to the Cyclades. This traditional village, with ruins dating to the Hellenistic Period, is on the southwest side of Andros and 37 nautical miles (69 km) from the Attica port of Rafina (1-2 hours by ferry).

World Directory, North America, Mexico, Quintana Roo, Costa Maya

The fishing village of Mahahual is only about 3 km (2 miles) away from the Costa Maya cruise port. Cruise ships can easily be seen from the village. Mahahual has soft sand beaches, grass thatched palapas, and a coral reef a short distance off-shore, as well as several bars, restaurants, and shops. A resort development called New Mahahual is being created directly inland from the port. When ships are in port, the village is busy with cruise passengers.

Costa Maya's port has a new and modern tourist shopping mall. The center has a central plaza with saltwater pools and "swim-up" style bars. There are several jewellery stores and many small shops selling ubiquitous souvenir items. It is generally open only to cruise ship passengers.

World Directory, Europe, Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Nordfriesland

Wyk auf Foehr is the only town on Foehr, the second largest of the North Frisian Islands on the German coast of the North Sea. Like the entire island it belongs to the district of Nordfriesland. Wyk includes the two minor town districts of Boldixum and Suedstrand.