Within the EU, the Macaronesian Region consists of three archipelagos: the Azores, Madeira (both belonging to Portugal) and the Canaries (Spain). All are of volcanic origin and this fact is reflected everywhere in the landscape. Large calderas, jagged mountains and vertiginous cliffs contrast...

The Mediterranean basin stretches c.3,800 km east to west from the tip of Portugal to the shores of Lebanon and c.1,000 km north to south from Italy to Morocco and Libya. Within the European Union, the Mediterranean Region encompasses seven Member States either partially (France, Portugal,...

The Catalonian city of Mollet del Vallès has a population of about 52 000 people spread over 10,8 km2 of urban and rural land. Located 20 km2 fromBarcelona, the city provides links to a number of major train and road networks. There are many green zones scattered throughout the city, and 50% of...