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Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca: discover spanish islands

Palma de Mallorca is the main center of the island of Mallorca and is an enchanting stop during a cruise. It is renowned worldwide as a vibrant and culturally rich destination. La côte nord-ouest de l'île de Majorque, dominé par la chaîne montagneuse de la Serra de Tramuntana, est une belle région des oliveraies, forêts de pins et villages couleur ocre, avec un littoral spectaculaire. 

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The northeastern coast is largely made up of two bays, the Badia de Pollença and the larger Badia d'Alcúdia. Its beautiful beaches are the ideal for sunbathing and water sports. Do not miss the opportunity to visit one of its famous market where you can taste local cuisine such as "sobrassada" (a type of sausage), "ensaimada" (a sweet pastry), and "pa amb oli" (bread with olive oil, tomatoes, and toppings). Palma de Mallorca is the main center of the island of Mallorca and it is an amazing stop during your cruise. It is renowned worldwide as a vibrant and culturally rich destination. This city has incredible energy, it attracts tourists from all over the world.

As soon as you arrive at the port, be prepared to be immediately surrounded by the beauty of the port; it’s a very cozy port. When you get off the ship, you are almost to the city center, where you see the Seu Cathedral. On your way to the center, grab prepared freshly churros and visit this cathedral. In the evening, this place offers beautiful views where you can enjoy the sunset. Nearby there are the incredible gardens of S'Ort del Rey, filled with fruit trees, olives and flowers. And nearby there is the Llotya de Palma building. But this is a cultural center that hosts temporary exhibitions.

The north-west coast of the island of Mallorca, dominated by the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, is a beautiful region of olive groves, pine forests and ochre-colored villages, with a spectacularly wild coastline. Palma de Mallorca, is on the south side of the island, on a bay famous for its brilliant sunsets. Most of the south coast is lined with rocky cliffs interrupted by beaches and picturesque coves, while the interior is largely made up of the fertile plain known as Es Pla. The northeastern coast is largely made up of two bays, the Badia de Pollença and the larger Badia d'Alcúdia. Its beautiful beaches are the ideal for sunbathing and water sports.

If you have a little more time, then head to Soller, where you can taste the chocolate that is made there. You can reach this place on the legendary El tren de Soller train. Such trips will fill you with energy and strength, because you will see the beauty of cliffs, rocks and waves crashing against them. Just imagine how an old tram transports you across a mountain pass. In addition, we would advise you to go to the Cap de Formentor lighthouse, where you will see the beauty of nature.

And if you have even more time, be sure to visit the Drak caves. There you will see one of the largest lakes in the world, head to the grottoes, you will reach an amphitheater right in the cave, where a classical music concert will take place right on the boats. Just imagine how you will feel the moment of this beauty. After such life experiences, miracles happen in life.

Palma de Mallorca is a wonderful place, and the best place to go there is on a cruise ship. Live now and follow your dreams, book your dream cruise now.

Alicante

Alicante, located along the Mediterranean coast, is a beautiful city renowned worldwide for its very long fine sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Sun, beaches and sand are the main reason why a large number of people visit Alicante. An holiday in Alicante offers the opportunity to visit beautiful beaches and a large number of sites related to the history and culture of Spain. Different civilazations have passed through these lands, leaving their marks that can be seen in all the corners of this emblematic city. 

Not only does this beautiful city offer access to beautiful beaches, but it also offers a wide range of cultural activities, with its museums, festivals, and natural areas, especially the island of Tabarca, a Mediterranean Marine Reserve for the excellent quality of marine flora and fauna. Even though tourism is the most developed economic sector, the city has also developed a special interest in industry and commerce. An holiday aboard a cruise offers the opportunity to visit this beautiful city and partecipate in one of these unique activities.

Cartagena

Carthage is a city with more than 2000 years of history. It was founded by the Carthaginian General Asdrubale in the years 227 B.C. and today is one of the most visited touristic cities in Spain.

If you visit its beautiful city center and monuments, you will immerse yourself in this unique atmosphere. The port of Cartagena, on the Mediterranean Costa Cálida, has been valued since the time of the Carthaginians. Thank to its strategic location along the Murcia coast, the city has been a meltingpot of different cultures and traces of their artistic heritage are still visible. Cartagena offers its visitors many activities, both cultural and leisure. Don't miss the ancient Roman theater with its thousand-year history and a huge site of archaeological excavations. You can also go trekking and diving, enjoy the excellent local cuisine, and visit churches and important museums. A holiday aboard a cruise offers the opportunity to visit this beautiful city and partecipate in one of these unique activities.

Carthage offers the tourists many activities, both cultural and for leisure. You cannot miss out the old Roman theatre with its thousand-year-old history and a huge archeological site. It is possible to practice trekking and immersions, taste excellent food of the local cuisine and visit Churchse and important Museums.

 

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Casablanca

Casablanca is the cosmopolitan, industrial and economic heart of Morocco and represents a developing Nation.

Casablanca is the place where money was first creates, where the industry has its headquarter, where the art galleries offer the best contemporary art and where the fashion designer have a window on the world. The old pirates’ den is looking at the future, showing its richness and success. Casablanca is the city of contradiction. You can find a suffocating traffic jam, social issues and shanty towns as well as wide boulevards, well-finished parks, fountains and a surprising colonial architecture. The Hispanic-Moorish rich architecture, art-deco and modernist gems are all to be discovered in the city centre and are the symbol of Casblanca, such as huge the Hassan II Mosque, amazingly decorated.

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Cadiz

Cadiz is a port city with wide boulevards, squares and gardens with an atmosphere rich in history

Cadiz is an elegant city offering buildings dated back to XVIII and XIX Centuries. The City has a long and charming history: discover its monuments, the museums and all the amazing places where you can taste good food and have a drink. What makes Cadiz special it’s the people that are open, have a great culture and are independent. The majority of them enjoy life and the company of their friends in the many bars and squares of the city.

Lisbon

Perched on steep slopes overlooking the Rio Tejo, Lisbon offers all the pleasures one would expect from Portugal's main attraction. The capital of Portugal, Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) has experienced a great development in recent years, with a thriving contemporary culture. Perched on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon is one of the rare European cities that faces the ocean and uses water as a defining element of the city. Lisbon enchants travellers with its white limestone buildings, intimate alleys and an old-world charm that makes it a popular year-round destination.