Barcelona and Malaga

The capital of Catalonia, one of Spain’s 17 Autonomous Communities, and the second-largest city in Spain (after Madrid), lively Barcelona boasts a multicultural ambiance and a Mediterranean climate and lifestyle. Embark the Tere Moana here, and enjoy time to settle into your stateroom before the ship sets sail this evening.

The capital of Valencia, one of Spain’s 17 Autonomous Communities, the city of Valencia is famous as the site where El Cid, Spain’s national hero, battled the Moors. La Lonja de la Seda (“the Silk Exchange”), a cluster of late Gothic-style buildings constructed between 1482 and 1548, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You might also want to take in the Valencia Cathedral, the Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart (historic city gates), and the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències (City of Arts & Sciences), a cultural and architectural complex. The city where paella, Spain’s most iconic dish, was invented, Valencia is also a lively modern city with vibrant shopping, restaurants, beaches, and nightlife, as you’ll discover.

Located on the Mediterranean coast of southwestern Spain, Cartagena once served as the Iberian capital for the brilliant Phoenician/Carthaginian military commander Hannibal. In the city’s medieval old town, find narrow bustling streets lined with shops and restaurants. Other highlights of the city include the prototype of a submarine by the inventor Isaac Peral, the National Museum of Marine Archaeology, and many splendid Roman ruins, including an amphitheater.

The province of Andalucia in southern Spain is known for its unspoiled natural beauty and whitewashed villages. The Andalucian village of Almeria, from the Arabic for “mirror of the sea,” is set in the foothills of a mountain range dominated by a Moorish fortress and overlooking a beautiful bay. Spend time here browsing the many museums that line its winding streets, or get closer to nature by taking advantage of its excellent SCUBA diving and hiking trails.

A pretty seaside resort in the Andalucian province of Granada, on the Costa Tropical, Motril features a historic quarter known as a fine example of Arab-Spanish urban development, as well as excellent shopping and dining. The city’s Museum of Sugar celebrates what was the city’s main industry for centuries. And enjoy diving in the warm waters off its many beaches, which include three nude beaches.

Located on the African continent and surrounded by Morocco, Ceuta is actually a Spanish enclave—an enchanting fortified city overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar. Enjoy the city’s small beach, a well as museums, shops, and monuments.

Located on the southern coast of Spain, Malaga is one of the world’s oldest cities, as well as the capital city of the Costa del Sol and the gateway to beautiful Andalucia. You will have a full day to enjoy its wonders. Perhaps you’ll visit the Museo Picasso (Picasso Museum), to view masterpieces by artist Pablo Picasso, who was born here. Admire La Manquita (literally, “little one-armed lady”) Cathedral, or explore the Alcazaba, a 15th-century Moorish fortress. Malaga also boasts the ruins of a fine Roman theater and a famous bull ring. Or perhaps you’ll simply relax and enjoy something else the city is famous for: a pleasant climate that averages 320 sunny days a year. You'll overnight in Malaga.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast aboard this morning before disembarking the Tera Moana and transferring to the airport for your flight home.