Touring Southern Spain, Portugal & Gibraltar

Day 1 - 3

2 DAYS SAILING
Some of the best moments of cruising are the days spent at sea where you can relax and enjoy the wonderful programme of events and activities we have planned for you.

Day 4

LISBON
PORTUGAL
Belem tower, Lisbon, Portugal
Overlooking the River Tagus, Portugal’s capital city offers an abundance of maritime highlights, including the iconic Ponte de Abril suspension bridge, and the UNESCO-listed Belém Tower, which served as an embarkation and disembarkation point for Vasco de Gama and other Portuguese explorers. The delicious pastéis de nata are also not to be missed when visiting Lisbon, particularly when sampled at the original bakery, which opened in 1837

CRUISE MOUTH OF RIVER TAGUS, BELÉM TOWER & DISCOVERY MONUMENT
PORTUGAL
River Tagus with Belem tower, Portugal
Where the Tagus – the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula – meets the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is spread along the shores of both river banks, connected by the iconic Ponte 25 de Abril Bridge. Belém Tower is a World Heritage Site tower that was originally built here to defend the city, before it was transformed into a lighthouse and customs house. Close by is the renowned Discovery Monument, representing the prow of a caravel – led by Prince Henry the Navigator and other prodigious Portuguese pioneers.

Day 5

GIBRALTAR
GIBRALTAR
Arrival - early afternoon Departure - late night
The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is dominated by The Rock, a 426m-high limestone ridge, home to the mischievous Barbary apes, which are hugely entertaining but must be remembered that they are still wild animals. Elsewhere, the town is resolutely British, with red pillar boxes, helmeted police officers, traditional pubs and even Marks & Spencer. The waters surrounding Gibraltar are also a haven for various cetaceans, including three species of dolphin.

Day 6

MÁLAGA
SPAIN
Panorama cityscape aerial view of Malaga, Spain. Plaza de Toros de Ronda bullring in Malaga, Spain.
Malaga is a city that is rich in history and culture – located on the shores of the Mediterranean, it is the birthplace of Pablo Picasso, and his childhood spent here is reflected in many of the recurring themes of his paintings, including flamenco and bulls. Known as the olive capital of the world, the Andalusian region accounts for 35% of the olives produced in the EU and are closely monitored by officials from the regional government.

Day 7

CÁDIZ
SPAIN
Santiago Church and pavement cafe in Cathedral Square, Cadiz, Cadiz
One of Europe’s oldest cities, Cádiz is known for its palm trees, ancient buildings and maritime history. The Old Town is home to the striking 18th century Cádiz Cathedral and over 100 watchtowers, as well as traditional Tapas bars. Tapa derives from ‘cover’, where one legend has it that bartenders would cover drinks with a saucer to keep out the dust created by the breeze in the city, and would add little treats of olives and ham to entice customers to visit again. Tapas are best served with a glass of Spanish wine from Jerez de la Frontera

Day 8

1 Day Sailing

Day 9

LA CORUÑA
SPAIN
Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna, Spain
The 9th-century port town of La Coruña, on the Iberian Peninsula, is a delicate combination of old and new architecture, with the shimmering glass of modern buildings prompting the nickname of ‘The Crystal City’, juxtaposed against the deeply historical medieval district. The centrepiece of this region is the Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where is it said the Relics of James the Apostle are buried – an incentive for the pilgrims who make the journey along the Camino de Santiago each year.

CRUISE BY TOWER OF HERCULES LIGHTHOUSE
SPAIN
Aerial view of A Coruna coastal city and Hercules tower, Galicia, Spain
One of the oldest active Roman lighthouses in the world, and one of the most architecturally impressive, the Tower of Hercules, located between the Orzán cove and the Gulf of Ártabro, can be seen on arrival or departure at La Coruña. The light cast by the tower is visible from 32 miles out at sea, and originally dates from the 2nd century, but was restored to the glory it is today by order of King Charles IV of Spain in 1788.

Day 10

1 Day Sailing

Day 11

Arrival early morning back to Liverpool

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