from barcelona's tapas bars to the
ancient ruins of greece and turkey and
the glitzy beach clubs of san tropez
mediterranean europe is a visual and
sensual feast
mediterranean europe is the cradle of
western civilization with an
unparalleled cultural legacy the
region's celebrated galleries and
museums house a considerable chunk of
the western world's combined art
collection add to that the promise of
long lazy days on the beach and you'll
find mediterranean europe is sure to
offer something to suit your style
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rome's famous hills offer some superb
vantage points a favorite is the
palatine hill a gorgeous green expanse
of evocative ruins and unforgettable
views over the roman forum
fanciful and profound inspired by nature
and barely restrained by its gothic
style barcelona's quirky temple soars
skywards with an almost playful majesty
from its grand squares marble palaces
and labyrinthine streets
venice has a surprise around every
corner and truly lives up to its
fairytale image
since it was built in 1889 the elegant
iron structure of the eiffel tower has
become the iconic symbol of the city of
light
no one could imagine paris today without
it
straddling europe and asia the visually
stunning city of istanbul has served as
the capital of the byzantine and ottoman
empires it is quite simply one of the
world's greatest cities and a highlight
for any traveller to the mediterranean
high season runs june through august
spring brings low prices on the coast
and sunny days hot enough for the beach
travel costs in mediterranean europe can
range from less than 70 euro a day for
dorm beds and self-catering to over 170
euro if you enjoy a high-end hotel and
dining at top restaurants
there is an extensive network of buses
across the region
trains are fast frequent and generally
punctual for travel between the region's
main city
from the ancient ruins of the greeks and
romans to awe-inspiring art legendary
cities and some of the world's most
sought-after sun-kissed beaches
mediterranean europe truly has it all
visit once and you'll be hooked for life