12 Colorful Cities Around The World

Tuesday, July 23, 2019
By Azamara

The world is a colorful place, and you can soak it all in during a cruise. Just don't forget to pack your sunglasses to visit these twelve brightly-hued cities! 

colorful cities map

 

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1. Cinque Terre, Italy

Cinque Terre, Italy

Hermi Z. shared this stunning photo of Manarola, taken during his Azamara cruise. Browse cruises to the Italian Riviera.

2. Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina

If the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires reminds you of Europe, you're on the right track - many of its early settlers came from Genoa, Italy. 

3. Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy

Take in the many colorful houses of Venice during a gondola ride! Browse upcoming voyages.

4. Burano, Italy

Burano, Italy

If you think Venice is too crowded or touristy, try one of the nearby islands like Burano. Gary H. took this photo during his Azamara cruise. In the mood for shopping? Burano is known for its beautiful lace, and the nearby island of Murano for its Venetian glass. 

5. Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark

Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment hub in Copenhagen. Thanks to its historical wooden ships and brightly colored townhouses, bars, cafes and restaurants, it is a fun (and photogenic!) place to visit. <a href="/cruises" "="" target="_blank">Browse upcoming voyages calling on Copenhagen.

6. Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Park Güell is one of the most recognizable sites in Barcelona. Designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi in the early 1900s, the complex park is one of the largest architectural works in Southern Europe. The colorful "Works of Antoni Gaudi" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. <a href="/cruises" "="" target="_blank">Find an upcoming voyage here.

7. Santorini, Greece

Santorini, Greece

Santorini may be known for its whitewashed villages, but bright blue roofs and pink, orange and yellow pops of color have landed it on our list. Make a stop in the village of Oia during one of these <a href="/cruises" "="" target="_blank" title="Greek Islands Cruises">Greek Islands cruises.

8. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta's architecture is as vibrant as its nightlife. This resort town boasts legendary beaches, award-winning restaurants, and bustling bars. <a href="/cruises" "="" target="_blank">Browse upcoming cruises to Puerta Vallarta. 

9. Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn, Estonia

This Baltic port is a favorite of many Azamara cruisers. Once you see it, you'll understand why - the quaint port appears to be straight from the pages of a fairytale. <a href="/cruises" "="" target="_blank">Browse our cruises to Tallinn.

10. Positano, Italy

Positano, Italy

Vanessa J. took this colorful photo during her Spring cruise on the Azamara Journey. Positano is one of the many beautiful villages to visit along the Amalfi Coast

11. Singapore, Singapore

Singapore, Singapore

When it comes to some cities, you simply must see them at night. Singapore is one of those cities. <a href="/cruises" "="" target="_blank">Browse upcoming voyages.

12. Chania, Crete

Chania, Crete

Azamara guest Larry K. shared this photo with us, and it perfectly captures the vivid colors of Chania. <a href="/cruises" "="" target="_blank">Find voyages to Chania.

Did we miss one of your favorite colorful ports? If so, share it with us in the comments or post a photo to our Facebook page!


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