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Mediterranean Cruise
With more than 10,000km of coastline, the Mediterranean boasts a huge variety of destinations with great beaches and weather, just a short distance from the UK. From the Spanish Costa's in the west through the glamorous French Rivera to Italy, Greece & Turkey the Mediterranean region offers something for everyone, from relaxation to nightlife and rustic getaways.
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Barcelona
Barcelona is one of Europe's largest and most successful ports and one of the world's leading cities in art and architecture. Barcelona is Spain's second largest city and one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean. Visitors to this exciting Spanish city flock to the Barri Gotic (old town) and to La Rambla, originally the site of the ancient city walls and now the major promenade area of the city.
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Lanzarote
Bathed in year-round sunshine, Lanzarote is an island of extraordinary moon-like landscapes. Pockmarked by hundreds of extinct volcanoes, it is best seen from the awe inspiring slopes of Fire Mountain in the Timanfays National Park, where the lava has solidified into fantastic shapes.
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Arrecife
Lanzarote, is a dry and fairly flat island which owes its eerie landscape to the activity of long since dormant volcanoes. Places of interest on Lanzarote include Teguise (the old capital), with the Guanapay Castle set on a volcanic cone, the oasis-like Haria, Malpais de la Corona, where an immense volcanic cave called Los Verdes, 6km (3.5 miles) long, is located, and the nearby Jameo del Agua lagoon.
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Malaga
Situated on Spain's Costa del Sol, Malaga is the busy port city of Andalusia. The Alhambra is possibly the single most splendid building in a country bearing relics of numerous epochs and civilisations. Granada's magnificent cathedral houses the tombs of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Click here to search for your Mediterranean Cruise |
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Mahon
Mahon the principal port and town, lies at the east end of the island of Menorca. Menorca has an engaging charm perfectly embodied in the easily explored capital of Mahon with its attractive shops, outdoor market and the traditional Georgian buildings of its hilly old quarter.
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Tenerife
The largest of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, Tenerife is dominated by Mount Teide in the central mountain range and several spectacular valleys covered with lush landscape, banana plantations and pinewoods. Santa Cruz, originally a fishing village, is now a sophisticated town with tempting shops, restaurants and bars, rich in architecture including the Church of San Francisco and museums housing art treasures and historical mementoes of the Canary Islands. Click here to search for your Mediterranean Cruise
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Athens
Athens is one of the great names of antiquity, the city of Plato and Socrates, a cradle of Western civilisation and birthplace of democracy. Visit the National Archaeological Museum with its oustanding collection of Greek antiquities or the Theatre of Dionysos. Step into history on the heights of the Acropolis with its glorious 2,500 years old Parthenon, the Propylaia gateway, Erechtheion temple and the Temple of Athena Nike all dating from the Golden Age of Classical Greece. Below, in the heart of the city lies Syntagma Square and the ancient Plaka district's honeycomb of streets, little shops - and tavernas that come alive at night. Click here to search for your Mediterranean Cruise |
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Rome
Rome is located in the central part of the country and is Italy's capital and 'Eternal City'. The majestic dome of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City dominates the Roman skyline. The city's great masterpieces of renaissance and baroque art and architecture, the emblems of past grandeur provide a backdrop for the elegant designer boutiques, pavement cafes and inviting trattorias. Click here to search for your Mediterranean Cruise |
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Civitacecchia
From Civitavecchia you can visit the excavations of Ostia Antica, Tarquinia and the Etruscan Tombs. Stumbling upon ancient frescoes, Renaissance fountains and beautiful piazzas in the centro storico (historic centre) are part of the pleasures of wandering around Rome's streets.
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Malta's Grand Harbour has suffered something of a decline since the end of World War II, though it retains the spectacular military architecture and dimensions that earned it its name. Now a US $24 million development project called Valletta Waterfront is to turn this one-time British naval stronghold into a key Mediterranean destination for cruise liners.
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Capital of Portugal and site of the 1998 European Expo, Lisbon sits on the banks of the Tagus River and is a lively and colourful city possessing distinctive character and charm. The Torre de Belem is one of Lisbon's most famous sights and consists of a white stone tower, built in the early 16th century to defend the river. The legendary Tram 28 is a tourist attraction in itself, and vintage trams still ply the well-worn route from the city centre on sea level, right up through the jumble of streets towards the heights of the Castelo de Sao Jorge (Castle of St George).
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Tunis
Located on a protected bay off on the north east coast, Tunisia's lively capital reflects an intriguing fusion of two cultures. The 8th century Great Mosque and several museums in town are worth a look including the Dar Ben Abdallah, housing a beautiful collection of costumes and the Bardo Museum, displaying a vibrant collection of Roman mosaics and tapestries. Also visit the Thermal Baths and the heights of Sidi Bu Said. The pretty village of Sidi Bou Said sits perched on a headland, wreathed in flowers. This typical Tunisian village is a picture of domes and balconies in dazzling blue and white, set against a sparkling sea.
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Alicante
Alicante is located on Spain's Costa Blanca in the Levant Region, along the country's southeastern coast and is a tourist resort and commercial port. Immense palaces and grandiose churches were built with elaborate baroque details. Visitors can see a third century BC fortress - the citadel of Santa Bara built by ruler Amilcar Barca, a Carthaginian, Arrabal Roig - the old quarter, the Baroque town hall, the 14th century Church of Santa Mar, the Renaissance church of San Nicol de Bari and the 18th century Gravina Palace.
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Portoferrario
Portoferraio is the main town on the island of Elba, only 5 1/2 miles from the east coast of Italy, and remains influenced by Tuscany. People come back time and time again for this island's fine local food and wine and great natural beauty. Pine scented forests and wind carved headlands shelter hidden coves where sandy beaches invite you to wade into clear blue waters. Enjoy a local vineyard tour, and near Portoferraio, discover the remains of an ancient Etruscan civilisation.
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Palma
The old city is beautifully situated in the middle of the broad sweep of Palma Bay, with modern developments to the east and west. There are many beautiful palaces and churches in the city, many of which were built from the profits of commerce. The trip from Palma to Puerto Soller by special train is highly recommended, as is a trip to the Formentor Peninsula at the island's north-eastern tip. This area is famous for its pinewoods and secluded covers, and for the more inquisitive visitor, there are plenty of half-hidden bays, and mountain villages to be discovered.
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