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Malta holds a fascination with many people and it is easy to see why it is a popular tourist spot. The port itself (Valletta port) is protected by the landscape and is found on the eastern side of the island.

Sitting on the Dalmatian Coast, Dubrovnik is fast making a name for itself as a tourist hotspot and the port is becoming a fantastic gateway into this reformed city.

Found on the Akrotiri Bay, Limassol Port is an extremely important tourist entry into the holiday country of Cyprus and much of the tourist industry in the region depends on the cruise trade.

Thessaloniki Port is located in the country's second largest city - Thessaloniki – and is the second largest port on the Aegean Sea.

Athens is a world renowned city and an important cruise destination and it is the Port of Piraeus that serves as the main entry to the city by sea.

Kusadasi can be found on the Aegean coast in Turkey and is predominately known as a resort town that is popular due to its location and the fact that it is close to Ephesus, an ancient Roman city.

Izmir is the third largest metropolis in Turkey and it can be found on the Western coast of the country bordering the Gulf of Izmir and the Aegean Sea.

Often touted as the gateway to both Europe and Asia, Istanbul has the honour of being the only city in the world to sit on two continents and has a thriving population of around 13 million people.

The Port of Hull can be found on England's east coast and is an important trading port for the inland cities of Leeds and Sheffield which can be found relatively nearby.

Portsmouth is found on the southern coast of England and is around 65 miles to the south-west of the London. Indeed its position was of particular strategic importance and was home to many famous vessels including the Mary Rose and HMS Victory.