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Land Adventures · Annecy, Haute-Savoie

Palais de l'Île: Annecy’s Stone Ship Between Canal and Lake

Perched in the Thiou Canal, Palais de l'Île is Annecy’s iconic stone “ship” — a 12th‑century prison-turned-symbol that makes the Old Town a compact, walkable adventure. Learn the history, routes, and ways to experience it like a local.

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Land Adventures · Alcudia, Balearic Islands

Behind the Walls of Alcudia: A Walk Where Rome, the Moors and Mallorca Meet

Push through a low stone gate and you’re in a town built to be read: cobbled lanes, Roman grids, medieval ramparts, and market squares that still pulse with local life. Alcudia Old Town rewards slow walking with history, culinary stops, and easy day-trip options along Mallorca’s dramatic northern coast.

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Land Adventures · Kotor, Kotor Municipality

Up and Over Kotor: Walking the Walls Above the Bay

Tackle the stone stairways that climb above Kotor’s UNESCO Old Town and discover a landscape where sea, mountain and history meet. This guide shows you why the walls are a must-do, how to prepare, and how to make the most of the views without getting lost in the crowd.

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