The Costa Brava coastal region, in northeastern Spain, offers excellent beaches and a typical Mediterranean climate, making it an enticing holiday destination. While parts of the Costa Brava coastline have been exploited by large-scale tourist developments, other areas have retained their traditional roots.

Islamic and French influences blend together in charming Casablanca, Morocco’s iconic coastal city. Frequently used as a port for Spanish and Mediterranean cruises, Casablanca lies halfway between Marrakesh and Fes and is the perfect entryway for exploring the rest of Morocco.

Zeeland is a southwestern province of the Netherlands shaped by its position between the North Sea and the Scheldt estuary. Much of the region consists of islands, peninsulas, polders, dikes, dunes, and tidal waterways, with towns such as Middelburg, Zierikzee, Veere, and Goes providing historic centers within the wider landscape. Zeeland has about 650 kilometers of coastline, and its relationship with water influences settlement, agriculture, transport, and daily life.

Portland, Australia, located in Victoria's southwest coast, is a charming coastal town steeped in history and natural beauty. As the first permanent European settlement in Victoria, Portland offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past.

Milne Bay is a large, island-dotted body of water in southeastern Papua New Guinea and the center of a province with one of the country’s most complex coastal landscapes. The bay extends around the southeastern tip of New Guinea and includes numerous islands, reefs, channels, and sheltered coves.