Monopoli is a coastal town in Puglia, on the Adriatic Sea, with a historic center built around a small natural harbor. Its old town is enclosed by defensive walls and bastions, while narrow lanes lead between whitewashed houses, churches, courtyards, and small squares. The waterfront remains closely connected to local life, with fishing boats gathered around the harbor and beaches extending along the coast outside the historic center.

Sfax is a major port city on Tunisia’s eastern Mediterranean coast and the principal urban centre of the country’s south-central region. Its character is closely connected with commerce, agriculture, fishing and maritime trade rather than resort development.

Salerno, nestled along Italy's stunning Amalfi Coast, offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and Mediterranean charm. As a gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Salerno's historic center features delightful streets and architectural gems.

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.

The capital of Bio Bio Province, it was founded in 1550 and is Chile's third largest city. It is a major industrial and rail center.