Culture & Cuisines of The Mediterranean

Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. Alternatively, if being dropped off or collected by taxi or private car, they can drive right up alongside the terminal building.

Μια από τις αρχαιότερες πόλεις της Δυτικής Ευρώπης, που ιδρύθηκε πριν από 3.000 χρόνια από Φοίνικες εμπόρους, το Κάντιθ αγκαλιάζει την ηλιόλουστη ακτή του Ατλαντικού της Ανδαλουσίας. Πρόκειται για μια ιστορική και ενδιαφέρουσα θάλασσα -από την οποία κάποτε έπλεαν οι ισπανικές γαλέρες για την αναζήτηση θησαυρών του Νέου Κόσμου- που χαρακτηρίζεται από φοίνικες, πύργους και παλαιά κτίρια που έχουν φθαρεί. Από εδώ μπορείτε να επισκεφθείτε τη Jerez de la Frontera, το κέντρο της ισπανικής παραγωγής sherry, και να δοκιμάσετε τις δημιουργίες των πολλών bodegas της!

Packed with plenty to see, do and explore, there is a never a dull day in this charming Spanish city. Wander through the beautiful city centre admiring the array of beautiful historic monuments; visit the myriad of museums and art galleries such as the Institute of Modern Art and Museum of Fine Arts or simply head to one of the city’s beaches to enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine and sample local cuisine in the many restaurants that line the promenades.

The Old Town district – like similar districts in other major European cities – is where you will find some of the oldest, most beautiful and most interesting sites in the city, including the UNESCO-Listed Lonja de la Seda, 13th century Santo Domingo Convent and Torres de Serranos – a 14th century gothic gateway that’s considered the oldest in Europe.

Tarragona is located on Spain’s beautiful Costa Dorada, and situated just 60 miles south-west of Barcelona. It’s a destination renowned for stunning beaches, which boast golden sands and crystal clear waters that bask in the warm Mediterranean sun.

Besides its spectacular, beach-laden coastline, the effervescent port city of Tarragona offers a wealth of delights to discover within its charming ancient heart. A collection of lively bars, restaurants and trendy cafés offer up a taste of authentic modern Spanish life, while ruins of Spain’s second-most important Roman site and a number of fantastic museums, centuries-old treasures and architectural highlights offer a glimpse into a fascinating history too.

Tarragona’s many highlights include the magnificent Cathedral, which features a glorious mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles, and overlooks the city from its highest point; the 2nd century Roman amphitheatre; and the Roman circus, considered one of the best-preserved circuses in Europe. Las Rambla Nova, Tarragona’s main street, makes for a perfect place to stroll, combining the beauty and diversity of unique historic architecture with the modernity of high-end shopping and fine dining.

Σήμερα, είναι το σημαντικότερο εμπορικό λιμάνι και ναυτική βάση της Ισπανίας, η Καρθαγένη βρίσκεται στην ακτή της Μούρθια, με τον μεγάλο της κόλπο να φυλάσσεται από βραχώδη ακρωτήρια, το καθένα από τα οποία έχει στην κορυφή του ένα φρούριο. Ιδρύθηκε το 221 π.Χ. από τον Χασδρούμπαλο, ηγέτη των Καρχηδονίων (εξ ου και το όνομά της) από τη Βόρεια Αφρική και έχει συναρπαστική ιστορία – και ως Νέα Καρχηδόνα υπήρξε επί μακρόν ο κύριος οικισμός των Ρωμαίων στο ιβηρικό προπύργιό τους. Κατά μήκος του λιμανιού εκτείνονται ελκυστικοί περίπατοι, ενώ στα βορειοανατολικά βρίσκεται η διάσημη παραλία και η περιοχή θαλάσσιων σπορ του θέρετρου Mar Menor, που μοιάζει με λιμνοθάλασσα.

The busy port city of Andalusia, the Spain of gazpacho and paella, flamenco and fiesta, recaptured from the Moors of the 15th century after 800 years of conflict. Enjoy the panorama from Gibralfara Castle, and visit the Moorish Alcazaba fortress, the birthplace of Picasso, and a wine cellar to try the famous local dessert wines. Or travel to Granada, to the glorious Alhambra, whose proud 14th century palaces and exotic gardens are Spain’s finest expression of Moorish art.

The Port of Leixões (Portuguese: Porto de Leixões, pronounced ) is one of Portugal’s major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto.

Southampton offers fast and efficient check-in areas, spacious departure lounges with seating areas, café-bars and smart washrooms. If you wish to travel by car and park for the duration of your cruise, you can pay for and reserve parking in advance directly with the relevant company. Alternatively, if being dropped off or collected by taxi or private car, they can drive right up alongside the terminal building.