Western Mediterranean Sea cruises.

Tapas are everywhere

The Iberian Peninsula is almost impossible to miss on a Western Mediterranean Sea cruise. But Spain and Portugal are home to other fun islands as well. The Balearic Islands with Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca and the Canary Islands. The island groups of Azores and Madeira should not be forgotten either.  Visit the cathedral in Palma de Mallorca and admire the city's beautiful buildings.  Of course, you must walk down The Ramblas and see the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Or visit other great cities such as Valencia, Malaga and Seville! They will offer you a lovely atmosphere, a pleasant temperature and stunning architecture. 

The Portuguese island groups of Azores and Madeira are perfect for nature lovers.  Feast your eyes on the impressive landscapes. Immerse yourself in all the greenery, flowers and snoring volcanoes.  You definitely want to experience Lisbon and Porto as well. Eat a delicious pastel de nata in Porto, take a boat trip down the Douro River and cruise past all the bridges  or visit one of the vineyards.   Climb Lisbon's colorful streets and enjoy the convivial atmosphere in its squares. Meters-long streets are covered with fun terraces, you have your pick! 

Parading around the Côte d'Azur

Do you like luxury? Then opt for a Western Mediterranean Sea cruise past France. Discover Cannes, Monaco and Saint-Tropez. You almost feel like a celebrity yourself.  Have a luxurious dinner overlooking the port of Cannes. Spot beautiful yachts  and cool (sports) cars  in St Tropez. Or visit the Palais Princier and the Jardin Exotique in Monaco. Yet the Côte d'Azur is not all overpriced. Take Marseille, Nice or Villefranche-sur-Mer, for example. Admire Marseille's old port and forts or join a Cassis walking tour. Discover versatile Nice with its history and fun terraces. Or stroll through the colorful cozy streets of Villefranche-sur-Mer.  The French Riviera is a vacation spot for everyone! 

Cruising the Western Mediterranean; Culture & culinary

With those two words, of course, you immediately think of… Italy! Once the ship docks at Civitavecchia, the fun can begin. The capital, Rome, must be visited at least once in your life. Why? Simple: Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, pizza, pasta and gelato. Italy also has beautiful islands such as Sicily, Sardinia and Capri.  Stuff yourself with Sicilian cannoli or take a boat ride on Capri among the rocks and caves. Two major cruise ports in Italy are Genoa and Savona; there are frequent sailings to La Spezia. From there, trips to Florence and Pisa are ideal. Participate in tastings and cooking classes for the tastiest Italian classics; pastas and tiramisu. 

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