Gijón sits on Spain’s northern coast in Asturias, shaped by its long relationship with the Cantabrian Sea. From its origins as a Roman settlement to its later growth as an industrial and port city, Gijón has balanced maritime work with civic life.

Candi Dasa lies along Bali’s quieter east coast, where the village grew around a coastal lagoon once used for ritual and fishing life. Its development has remained low-key compared to southern Bali, and local temples and daily offerings reflect a rhythm shaped more by tradition than tourism.

Perched on the northern coast of Spain, A Coruña (or La Coruña) is a captivating city with a rich maritime heritage and scenic beauty. Dominated by its iconic lighthouse, the Torre de Hércules, which is the oldest functioning lighthouse in the world, A Coruña offers a unique glimpse into ancient engineering.

Tayrona National Natural Park, located on Colombia’s northern Caribbean coast, is where the Sierra Nevada mountains plunge into the sea, creating a landscape of wild beaches, dense rainforest, and ancient archaeological sites. Just an hour from Santa Marta, this protected area stretches over 150 square kilometers of land and marine territory. Its coastline is dotted with hidden coves, palm-fringed bays, and massive boulders sculpted by wind and time.

Baltra is a small island in Ecuador’s Galápagos archipelago, located just north of Santa Cruz Island. Although it has limited permanent settlement and little vegetation compared to other islands in the region, Baltra plays an important role as one of the main transportation gateways to the Galápagos.