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Bahiya, erected in 1900, is a true masterpiece of Moroccan architecture, created by order of the vizier of Marrakesh Si Ahmed bin Moussa for one of his spouses. The palace was built over 20 years, and in the process of construction, more and more new plots of land were acquired, premises were completed, the plan of the palace was constantly supplemented. As a result, the building inside began to resemble a huge labyrinth. Bahia, made in the Arab-Andalusian architectural style, is surrounded by a beautiful garden of cypresses, orange and banana trees.

What to see in Morocco among seaside resorts? It’s worth starting with Essaouira, a famous resort city on the Atlantic coast. This place has a mild climate and light warm winds. The port of Essaouira was once the center of fishing, especially the sardines caught here were highly valued. And although now the role of the port is no longer so great, to this day you can see fishing boats in coastal waters, and in the city you can taste fried sardines.

Against the background of the southern flavor of Marrakech, in the realm of heat, noise and colorful colors, an oasis of coolness and peace stands out in a special way - the Majorelle Garden. This landmark of Morocco was once created according to the plan of the French artist Jacques Majorelle, who, impressed by the brightness and eccentricity of Marrakesh, built a Moorish-style villa and laid out a magnificent garden nearby. He revived the garden with a variety of rare plant species - such as Asian bamboo, palm trees, cacti and other plants from India, Mesopotamia, California, the Mediterranean.

In the east of the Atlas Mountains, the Dades and Todra rivers washed out a narrow canyon with their waters. The Todra Gorge extends over the last 40 kilometers of the riverbed. On one of the sections of the gorge, a breathtaking sight opens up - the gap between the walls of the canyon narrows to 10 meters, and the smooth walls of the gorge rise to 160 meters. An icy river flows at the base of the gorge, which was once a full-flowing river, but later turned into a small stream.

Not far from the city of Tangier, nature has carved interesting depressions in the rocks with the help of sea water. The outline of access to the sea in one of the grottoes of Hercules resembles the outline of the African continent. For many years, stone has been mined in these parts. The grottoes got their name thanks to an ancient legend, according to which Hercules spent the night in one of them before his next of 12 labors - the theft of golden apples from the garden of the Hesperides.

The huge sand massif of Erg Chebbi, 40 kilometers from Erfoud, is one of the recognizable sights of Morocco. Sand dunes with a total area of ​​more than 100 square kilometers, being in constant motion, create a unique changing landscape. Some dunes are over 150 meters high. The most popular type of tourist trip along Erg Chebbi is camel riding, during which tourists have a unique opportunity to spend several nights in real Berber tents and taste their national dishes.

On the territory of one of the oldest wineries in Portugal, in the Alto Douro region, there is a port wine museum dedicated to the famous local type of wine - port wine. Reviews of those who visited this museum indicate that during the tour the history of the drink, the features of its manufacture are described in great detail and in an interesting way, and a lot of devices used in winemaking are demonstrated. In addition, guests can always visit the tasting room and try a variety of high-class port wines.

Dragao is the home stadium of the Portuguese football club, built specifically for the 2004 championship and has become an important landmark. This is the second largest stadium in Portugal, where today the national team of the country plays its matches. It can accommodate over 50,000 spectators. The very name of the stadium comes from the dragon, which is depicted on the emblem of the Portuguese club.

There are many bridges in Portugal that cross the numerous rivers of the country, but one of the most memorable is the Luis I Bridge, built at the end of the 19th century. The trip to this place will not be difficult if your path runs through the Ribeiro quarter, because the bridge connects Ribeira with the town of Vila Nova de Gaia. The bridge is a giant metal structure of two levels, on the first of which there is a road for cars, on the second - for the subway. You can walk along the bridge and be impressed by the grandeur of the structure - there are separate paths for pedestrians.

Due to the large elevation difference in the area where the city of Porto is located, one cannot do without a diverse and even somewhat exotic transport - for example, such as a funicular. The only funicular that exists in Porto connects two urban areas - the famous tourist Ribeira on the sea coast, with famous Porto hotels and restaurants, and the more modest Batalha, located on a hill. A capacious trailer with transparent walls moves along the monorail for 280 meters for 3 minutes.

In the highest part of Porto, in its historical center, rises the city's cathedral. The building of the cathedral was repeatedly rebuilt and supplemented, so its external design eventually lost the features of architectural unity. Its appearance with a predominance of lead-gray shades is distinguished by strictness and even some severity, which makes an even more vivid impression on its visitors. A recognizable decoration of the facade is a window in the form of a Romanesque rose, and the main jewel of the cathedral was an 800-kilogram silver altar walled up in an altar niche.

This is the main railway station of the city, where trains arrive from all over Portugal, but not only this has made it an important tourist destination. Sao Bento is an important landmark of Portugal, which appeared on the site of a burned-out Benedictine monastery in the early 20th century. This is also one of the most picturesque train stations in all of Europe, because all its walls are lined with azulejos tiles from the inside, which depict famous episodes from the glorious history of Portugal.