The town of Duquesa located in southern Spain offers warm weather and sunshine nearly every day of the year, as well as views of the ocean marina or the city from almost every villa.

Nearly 20 percent of Sweden's population lives on or around the 14 separate islands that make up the capital city of Stockholm. With such little space on land, apartments are pricey, but the views of the canals and cityscape continue to draw new residents in.

Exquisite Old World architecture along the Danube River offers a peaceful view in Hungary's capital, Budapest.

The isle of Antigua is home to some of the most exclusive resorts in the Caribbean with fine white sandy beaches and 360-degree ocean views.