Mediterranean maritime routes

Mediterranean maritime routes are the main pathways ships use to travel across the Mediterranean Sea, connecting Europe, Africa, and Asia. These routes facilitate trade, transportation, and cultural exchange by linking major ports such as Barcelona, Marseille, Alexandria, and Istanbul. They follow natural navigation paths, guided by currents, weather, and maritime navigation technology, ensuring efficiency and safety. These routes have historically been vital for commerce, and today they continue to support global trade, energy supplies, and tourism, making the Mediterranean a key maritime region in international navigation.