Iberian Peninsula Cruises
Spain and Portugal, along with the British Territory of Gibraltar, are home to many fascinating ports of call for you to enjoy on a cruise around the Iberian Peninsula. Either sailing from the UK, or as a fly-cruise, you'll find a wide range of cruise itineraries to enjoy.
There are also lots of different cruise lines and ships to choose from, which can make choosing your Spain and Portugal cruise appear less than straightforward. However, our dedicated Cruise Concierge team are always on hand to help, so please don't hesitate to give us a call should you have any questions about cruising.
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Barcelona
Barcelona
Originally founded as a Roman city in the Middle Ages, Barcelona continues to be a major tourist destination and significant cultural centre with a rich and expansive heritage. Thanks to its undeniable influence across several industries including education, entertainment, commerce, fashion and media, Barcelona stands as one of the world’s major global cities. Particularly notable is the architectural work of Antoni Gaudi, which beautifully adorns the city. His most recognised work is the yet unfinished church of the Sagrada Familia, under construction since 1882 and expected to be completed in 2026, funded by public donations, in time for the 100th anniversary of Gaudi’s death.
Things To See, Do & Taste In Barcelona:
- See: Sagrada Família - The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world, designed by Antoni Gaudí.
- Do: Barceloneta Beach - 422 metres long Barceloneta is one of Barcelona's oldest and most famous beaches.
- Taste: Tortilla de Patatas (also known as Spanish Omelette) - A traditional Spanish dish Made with potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, and oil.
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca's greatest treasure, the resort city of Palma is the capital of this Spanish island. Richly studded with historical sites, a venture from the massive Santa María Cathedral you’ll discover Almudaina - a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence, or Bellver Castle - a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular shape (22 mins away from the city centre).
Things To See, Do & Taste In Palma:
- See: Santa María Cathedral.
- Do: Serra de Tramuntana mountain with boat & vintage train tour.
- Taste: Sobrassada - A raw, cured spreadable sausage made with ground pork, paprika, salt and other spices.
Salamanca
Salamanca
Cádiz
Cádiz
Believed to be the oldest town on the Iberian Peninsula, the Andalusian port of Cádiz enjoys a stunning location at the edge of a six-mile promontory. The town itself, with 3,000 years of history, is characterised by pretty white houses with balconies often adorned with colourful flowers. As you wander around be sure to take a stroll through the sizeable Plaza de Espãna, with its large monument dedicated to the first Spanish constitution, which was signed here in 1812. Cádiz has two pleasant seafront promenades which boast fine views of the Atlantic Ocean, and has a lovely park, the Parque Genoves, located close to the sea with an open-air theatre and attractive palm garden. Also notable is the neo-Classical cathedral, capped by a golden dome.
Vega de Terrón
Vega de Terrón
Valencia
Valencia
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Málaga
Málaga
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Cartagena
Cartagena
A Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, southeastern Spain, Cartagena’s sheltered bay has attracted sailors for centuries. The Carthaginians founded the city in 223BC and named it Cartago Nova; it later became a prosperous Roman colony, and a Byzantine trading centre. The city has been the main Spanish Mediterranean naval base since the reign of King Philip II, and is still surrounded by walls built during this period. Cartagena’s importance grew with the arrival of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century, when the Navidad Fortress was constructed to protect the harbour. In recent years, traces of the city’s fascinating past have been brought to light: a well-preserved Roman Theatre was discovered in 1988, and this has now been restored and opened to the public. During your free time, you may like to take a mini-cruise around Cartagena's historic harbour: these operate several times a day, take approximately 40 minutes and do not need to be booked in advance. Full details will be available at the port.
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Ibiza
Ibiza
Porto
Porto
Régua
Régua
Pinhão
Pinhão
Lisbon
Lisbon
Barca d’Alva
Barca d’Alva
Funchal, Madeira
Funchal, Madeira
Entre-os-Rios
Entre-os-Rios
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Portimão
Portimão
Leixões
Leixões
Pocinho
Pocinho
Ferradosa
Ferradosa
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Barcelona
Barcelona
Originally founded as a Roman city in the Middle Ages, Barcelona continues to be a major tourist destination and significant cultural centre with a rich and expansive heritage. Thanks to its undeniable influence across several industries including education, entertainment, commerce, fashion and media, Barcelona stands as one of the world’s major global cities. Particularly notable is the architectural work of Antoni Gaudi, which beautifully adorns the city. His most recognised work is the yet unfinished church of the Sagrada Familia, under construction since 1882 and expected to be completed in 2026, funded by public donations, in time for the 100th anniversary of Gaudi’s death.
Things To See, Do & Taste In Barcelona:
- See: Sagrada Família - The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world, designed by Antoni Gaudí.
- Do: Barceloneta Beach - 422 metres long Barceloneta is one of Barcelona's oldest and most famous beaches.
- Taste: Tortilla de Patatas (also known as Spanish Omelette) - A traditional Spanish dish Made with potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, and oil.
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca's greatest treasure, the resort city of Palma is the capital of this Spanish island. Richly studded with historical sites, a venture from the massive Santa María Cathedral you’ll discover Almudaina - a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence, or Bellver Castle - a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular shape (22 mins away from the city centre).
Things To See, Do & Taste In Palma:
- See: Santa María Cathedral.
- Do: Serra de Tramuntana mountain with boat & vintage train tour.
- Taste: Sobrassada - A raw, cured spreadable sausage made with ground pork, paprika, salt and other spices.
Salamanca
Salamanca
Cádiz
Cádiz
Believed to be the oldest town on the Iberian Peninsula, the Andalusian port of Cádiz enjoys a stunning location at the edge of a six-mile promontory. The town itself, with 3,000 years of history, is characterised by pretty white houses with balconies often adorned with colourful flowers. As you wander around be sure to take a stroll through the sizeable Plaza de Espãna, with its large monument dedicated to the first Spanish constitution, which was signed here in 1812. Cádiz has two pleasant seafront promenades which boast fine views of the Atlantic Ocean, and has a lovely park, the Parque Genoves, located close to the sea with an open-air theatre and attractive palm garden. Also notable is the neo-Classical cathedral, capped by a golden dome.
Vega de Terrón
Vega de Terrón
Valencia
Valencia
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Málaga
Málaga
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Cartagena
Cartagena
A Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, southeastern Spain, Cartagena’s sheltered bay has attracted sailors for centuries. The Carthaginians founded the city in 223BC and named it Cartago Nova; it later became a prosperous Roman colony, and a Byzantine trading centre. The city has been the main Spanish Mediterranean naval base since the reign of King Philip II, and is still surrounded by walls built during this period. Cartagena’s importance grew with the arrival of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century, when the Navidad Fortress was constructed to protect the harbour. In recent years, traces of the city’s fascinating past have been brought to light: a well-preserved Roman Theatre was discovered in 1988, and this has now been restored and opened to the public. During your free time, you may like to take a mini-cruise around Cartagena's historic harbour: these operate several times a day, take approximately 40 minutes and do not need to be booked in advance. Full details will be available at the port.
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Santa Cruz de La Palma
Ibiza
Ibiza
Porto
Porto
Régua
Régua
Pinhão
Pinhão
Lisbon
Lisbon
Barca d’Alva
Barca d’Alva
Funchal, Madeira
Funchal, Madeira
Entre-os-Rios
Entre-os-Rios
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Ponta Delgada, Azores
Portimão
Portimão
Leixões
Leixões
Pocinho
Pocinho
Ferradosa
Ferradosa
Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Barcelona
Barcelona
Originally founded as a Roman city in the Middle Ages, Barcelona continues to be a major tourist destination and significant cultural centre with a rich and expansive heritage. Thanks to its undeniable influence across several industries including education, entertainment, commerce, fashion and media, Barcelona stands as one of the world’s major global cities. Particularly notable is the architectural work of Antoni Gaudi, which beautifully adorns the city. His most recognised work is the yet unfinished church of the Sagrada Familia, under construction since 1882 and expected to be completed in 2026, funded by public donations, in time for the 100th anniversary of Gaudi’s death.
Things To See, Do & Taste In Barcelona:
- See: Sagrada Família - The largest unfinished Catholic church in the world, designed by Antoni Gaudí.
- Do: Barceloneta Beach - 422 metres long Barceloneta is one of Barcelona's oldest and most famous beaches.
- Taste: Tortilla de Patatas (also known as Spanish Omelette) - A traditional Spanish dish Made with potatoes, onion, eggs, salt, and oil.
Palma de Mallorca
Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca's greatest treasure, the resort city of Palma is the capital of this Spanish island. Richly studded with historical sites, a venture from the massive Santa María Cathedral you’ll discover Almudaina - a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence, or Bellver Castle - a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular shape (22 mins away from the city centre).
Things To See, Do & Taste In Palma:
- See: Santa María Cathedral.
- Do: Serra de Tramuntana mountain with boat & vintage train tour.
- Taste: Sobrassada - A raw, cured spreadable sausage made with ground pork, paprika, salt and other spices.
Salamanca
Salamanca
Cádiz
Cádiz
Believed to be the oldest town on the Iberian Peninsula, the Andalusian port of Cádiz enjoys a stunning location at the edge of a six-mile promontory. The town itself, with 3,000 years of history, is characterised by pretty white houses with balconies often adorned with colourful flowers. As you wander around be sure to take a stroll through the sizeable Plaza de Espãna, with its large monument dedicated to the first Spanish constitution, which was signed here in 1812. Cádiz has two pleasant seafront promenades which boast fine views of the Atlantic Ocean, and has a lovely park, the Parque Genoves, located close to the sea with an open-air theatre and attractive palm garden. Also notable is the neo-Classical cathedral, capped by a golden dome.
Vega de Terrón
Vega de Terrón
Valencia
Valencia
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Málaga
Málaga
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Cartagena
Cartagena
A Mediterranean city and naval station located in the Region of Murcia, southeastern Spain, Cartagena’s sheltered bay has attracted sailors for centuries. The Carthaginians founded the city in 223BC and named it Cartago Nova; it later became a prosperous Roman colony, and a Byzantine trading centre. The city has been the main Spanish Mediterranean naval base since the reign of King Philip II, and is still surrounded by walls built during this period. Cartagena’s importance grew with the arrival of the Spanish Bourbons in the 18th century, when the Navidad Fortress was constructed to protect the harbour. In recent years, traces of the city’s fascinating past have been brought to light: a well-preserved Roman Theatre was discovered in 1988, and this has now been restored and opened to the public. During your free time, you may like to take a mini-cruise around Cartagena's historic harbour: these operate several times a day, take approximately 40 minutes and do not need to be booked in advance. Full details will be available at the port.