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All about Spain river Cruises
Come to Spain and Portugal and enjoy the river cruises here with a lot of exciting experiences and beautiful delights. If you are planning an extravagant cruise then you have this and more in tours to Spain so bask in the pleasures of sailing here and enjoy your extended voyage. Book a dream cruise and have all the fun, pampering and relaxation in cruses in Spain and Portugal. There are river cruises which take you on a tour of 10 days and take you through the beautiful landscapes of Spain and give you a glimpse of the multicultural heritage of the region. There is a cruise company called the Viking river Cruise which has in fact announced that it would organize a great river cruise in 2013 and it will be a never before experience. This cruise over the River of Gold is a great experience. During [...]
The Lisbon, Portugal Cruises
Lisbon, Portugal is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. The city is located along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, which makes it a perfect destination for the cruise lines. If you are looking to travel to the city of Lisbon on a cruise ship, you will come across several options. Transatlantic cruises: These cruises are meant for people looking to travel to Lisbon from North America. Majority of these options begin their journey from the southern US state, Florida. A cruise ship called MS Eurodam starts from Ft. Lauderdale’s King’s Wharf and takes the tourists to Lisbon, Portugal via Ponta Delgada of Azores. However, Lisbon is not its final destination; the ship’s voyage ends at Barcelona, Spain, where it reaches by crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. In between, [...]
Barcelona seaport attracting huge crowd to experience its facelift
The city of Barcelona gave it’s a facelift during the Olympic Games which were held in the city in 1992. The account provided the city a new and permanent place in the mind of people all across the world. Till the time the city was regarded simply a tourist destination among the Europeans, however after the particular facelift the popularity of the city as a major seaport hub as well as a prime cruise destination across the continent. The cruise travelers arriving to the port of Barcelona are treated with the trademark parabolic curves of its mainly renowned son Antoni Gaudi, who was a very popular modernist architect, whose presence is felt everywhere in the city by means of his architecture. A metropolitan where artistic aptitude is mark bulky structures of Barcelona as well showcase the [...]
Inspiring Tower of Belem and attractions at Lisbon Port
Lisbon is the largest city of Portugal and is also the capital of it. It dates back to nearly two centuries BC. This city has modern areas with long wide boulevards that are sheltered from large trees, gardens and generous residential areas. As the city is of olden generation you will get wonderful sites built on the terraced hillsides. Hence, this city is a mixture of ancient and modern locations. One can experience the natural beauty of this place which is extended across seven hills. This city meets the banks of the large River Tagus estuary. This river is crossed by the outstanding Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Cruise shops normally dock close to this bride at Doca de Alcantara which is located to the east of Belem waterside quarter. To get the magnificent views of the nature and [...]
Over hundred caves in the rock at Gibraltar Port
When it comes about a cruise destination, Gibraltar has everything to prove it the best. The port of Gibraltar is located at the southern tip of Europe and serves as a gateway to the Mediterranean Sea. To enjoy the cruise holidays this place is perfect with comfortable climate where dining and shopping experiences are rated as the first. Gibraltar is well-known for its large limestone rock that faces towards the northern direction. It was believed that this rock was created when the African and Eurasian plates meet together during the time of dinosaurs. This rock has more than hundred caves from where remains of pre-Neanderthal human have been found. This is the reason why this tiny British overseas territory has been named as The Rock. The height of this rock is 423 metres that is of 1,388 [...]
Plan now and dock soon at Funchal Port
Funchal Port is a wonderful destination that offers magnificent sightseeing and shopping as well. Tourists simply love to be a part of this port and enjoy the attractions entirely. Funchal is the capital city of Madeira where nearly 100,000 populations are exists. Technically, it is a part of Portugal and presents its culture and charming environment to the people who come from all over the world. Funchal is popular for its luscious wine and exclusive handcrafted items. Climate of Funchal is very pleasant with summer and winter season. Summers are usually warm, humid and dry with average maximum temperatures that remain in between 21 degree Celsius and 24 degree Celsius. The summers could be experienced in the months of May to October whereas, from October to December the weather remains little [...]
Book a cruise to Cadiz
Cádiz, which is built on a projection of land, is a city and port in southwestern Spain. It is also the capital of Cadiz Province and is a very old place in Europe. It was built from Costa de la Luz in between the Portuguese border and Gibraltar. This city has been a port for over 3,000 years and the major feature of this city is that the port was the wealthiest Port of Spain for trade with the New World right from the time of Christopher Columbus till the late 1700s. Now, Cádiz has become a port for ferries between mainland Spain and the Canary Islands. No wonder, it is also a well-liked halt for cruise ships like Oceania’s Regatta that present bus excursions to Seville and Jerez de la Frontera. This city is surrounded by the sea and has many historical landmarks which are preserved [...]
Another heaven at Bilbao
Bilbao, sixth largest city of Spain has many major breathtaking attractions for tourists around the world. It has a biggest port and main industrial centre lies in the northern direction of Spain. Travelling by cruise never fails to attract the sights of visitors. Tourism boosts the economy of this country and made this city special among others in the world which is recognized as a wonderful travel destination. Spain is a very famous destination in the world historically and culturally but inside it, the Basque region and its culture offers lot of attraction right from architectural structures to restaurants and nature. Some modern architectural masterpieces like Guggenheim Museum and Euskalduna Palace are the major attractions that draw tourist attentions from all over the world. When you [...]
Blending history and nature as one – Barcelona
Highly rich with lots of attractions, Barcelona has emerged as among the best tourist destinations in the world. Barcelona is the second major city in Spain and is the capital of Catalonia. It is the most inhabited city of the Autonomous Community in the country with 1,615,908 populations. The city of Barcelona lies on the Mediterranean coast between the river Llobregat and river Besos. It is surrounded towards the western direction by Serra de Collserola ridge. It is renowned as a global city due to its significance in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts and international trade. It has two major airports named Barcelona International Airport and Madrid-Barajas Airport to serve the city. Besides this the Port de Barcelona offers plenty of attractions to the tourists who throng here [...]