Top Cruise Holidays to Spain
Top Cruise Holidays to Spain
- Barcelona
A European holiday cruise including Barcelona definitely has something for everybody. The bustling pedestrian street of Ramblas features a lot of cafe terraces, flower stalls as well as street entertainers. If you visit the Gothic quarter, there are traditional tapas spas, including the fine Quatre Gats, evidently Picasso’s old hangout. Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces from Port Vell, Plaza de Catalunya and the mountain cable car are also worthwhile highlights of this legendary city and there is no reason to give it a miss. Barcelona really makes for an exciting, mesmerising destination for any first time cruiser.
- Seville
From Medieval walls to bustling streets packed with designer stores, Seville has it all for any shopaholics on a first class cruise. The city’s elaborate cathedral as well as the tomb of Columbus are by far the most popular historical highlights. Other unmissable sights include Seville’s picturesque Parque Maria Lusia and of course the elegant Plaza Espana.
- Vigo
Climb the high slopes of Monte Castro rising tier by tier from a wealth of trees to the citadel. The old fishing quarter, Ribera del Berbes, recounts the fine bustle of the Middle Ages. And no, don’t leave Vigo on your cruise holiday until you have visited the renowned historical attraction, Santiago Compostela.
- Malaga
The second largest city in Andalucia, Malaga is one of the most bustling ports on the Costa Sol. Overlooking the city is the eighth century Alcazaba, a spectacular Moorish fortress, a fine legacy from the Arab occupation of Southern Europe. During this ancient times, Malaga was the main port of the Moorish kingdom of Grenada, and a short drive inland will take you to the very heart of these times – the striking Alhambra Palace.
- Corunna
Corunna has one of the oldest working lighthouses in the world, widely known as the Hercules Tower. You can take a quick wander past the shaded Plaza Azcarraga in the picturesque town with its spectacular stone fountain and beautiful buildings, witness the town hall before relaxing in one of the several open air cafes, bars and restaurants while on your dream cruise holiday.