The Metropol Parasol installation in Seville on the Costa del Sol The Costa del Sol, Spain’s sunniest corner, stretches out along the southern coastline of Andalucia. For centuries, the whole region was under Moorish occupation, the legacy of which remains today in glorious mosques, palaces, gardens and fortresses. As such, some of Spain’s biggest attractions are accessed from ports along the Costa del Sol. The Alhambra...

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A rocky inlet in Ibiza in the Balearic Islands Packed with history, culture, superb food and gorgeous scenery, the Balearic Islands are made for cruising. Picturesque Palma Mallorca Palma, the elegant capital of Mallorca, takes the lion’s share of cruise calls. It is one of the busiest ports in the Mediterranean, visited by lines ranging from MSC Cruises, NCL, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity cruises...

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Panorama of Barcelona beach and skyscrapers sitting under a blue sky Barcelona is a pulsating, passionate hub which revels in the colourful Catalan culture that gives this city such a distinctive flavour. Regarded as Spain’s capital of avant-garde, this Mediterranean metropolis enjoys an enviable reputation for sassy style and good looks underpinned by an unmistakably flamboyant spirit. Overflowing with art and aesthetic glories, Barcelona’s mix of...

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Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona, Spain Catalonia’s colourful capital Barcelona is a regular feature on Mediterranean cruise itineraries, offering visitors beautiful weather, spectacular architecture and vibrant local cultural experiences. 6 hours in... Barcelona A single day in Barcelona is simply not enough to truly appreciate all that this great city has to offer, it is fortunate therefore that the port is...

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