Windstar Cruises Mediterranean: 7 nights from Civitavecchia with Wind Spirit
Aug 6, 2026

Bastia

Characterized by the numerous constructions in Italian style dating back to the 19th century, overlooking the delightful old port; Bastia competes with Ajaccio for the title of most beautiful city in Corsica.

With its colorful mix of popular buildings built on the hillside and the charming old port, Bastia is somewhat like a miniature version of Marseille: a thriving, lively city that is not spoiled by too many tourists. Bask in the Mediterranean sun, stroll through the city's narrow streets crowned by a 15th-century citadel.

Calvi

Alghero

Alghero is a beautiful destination in Sardinia, Italy. Visitors to the city will find that the Alghero area offers numerous opportunities for excursions and the possibility of swimming a few steps from the center.

The coastal road south of Alghero has a pristine and protected panorama, with lush vegetation and rocky mountains. It leads to Bosa, a small medieval village, which has a characteristic historic center and a fine sandy beach. Not to be missed is the spectacular Neptune's Grotto and the abandoned Argentiera mine, recognized as an important example of industrial archaeology in Sardinia. On the north-western tip of the island, we recommend visiting Stintino, renowned for its beautiful beaches. The Alghero area has several important prehistoric sites such as Nuraghe di Palmavera, the best preserved nuragic complex in the region and the oldest Anghelu Ruju, is a necropolis consisting of about forty burial chambers.

Port Mahon

Mahon is the capital of Menorca, an island of pristine beaches, coves and inlets around the 216km coastline which allows the most adventurous to experience a satisfying sense of discovery.

Menorca must be one of the few places in the Mediterranean where it is possible to have a beautiful semi-deserted beach in the summer; also thanks to the fact that in 1993 UNESCO declared the island a biosphere reserve, with the aim of preserving its uncontaminated environmental areas, such as the s'Albufera d'es Grau natural park and the archaeological sites of the island. The second largest and northernmost of the Balearic Islands, Menorca also has a more humid climate and is usually a couple of degrees colder than the other islands.

Barcelona

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is a jewel enclosed between sea and mountains, an en plein air museum to be discovered. Catalonia is an autonomous region whose indipendence has long been a subject of debate and is still a topic that divides opinion in the country. The region has its own language, culture and history, most visible in its Roman ruins, Gothic cathedral and modernist buildings. The city of Barcelona is the emblem of this unique culture. Barcelona is the most cosmopolitan city in Spain and one of the most busiest port in the Mediterranean. In summer, the beautiful beaches of this city are a magnet for beach lovers. Beautiful beaches are not the only the reason why Barcelon is one of the most loved destionations for tourists. 

The city is a symbol of the the artistic, culinary and cultural avant-garde: visit the Sagrada Familia and the other visionary architectural works of Antoni Gaudi, La Pedrera, Casa Batlllò or Park Guell. For sports lovers, a visit to Camp Nou is not to be missed, while for art lovers here is the Picasso Museum, the Caixa Forum, the MNAC or the Miró Museum. If you want to taste the local cuisine, restaurants and bars are the right choice. They are always crowded as the sea in summer. An holiday aboard a cruise offers the opportunity to visit this beautiful city and immerse yourself in this unique atmosphere.