If you are a foodie, the Iberian Peninsula is an exceptional place to visit. Tapas, or small plates, paella, and amazing wine are available on every corner. I was kind of disappointed that the meals on board did not have a lot of local flavors and local seafood. For most of the culinary experiences we had, we went off the ship and had meals in the port. The wine was so cheap, sometimes cheaper or comparable to a bottle of water! I really enjoyed tasting sangria and Tinto de Verano, which is like a bubbly sangria.
Speaking of wine, one fun excursion we took was to the Tio Pepe sherry factory. Tio Pepe is a well-known sherry label, and even though I am not a big fan of the taste of sherry, I enjoyed seeing and learning about the history of the location. The casks in the winery were signed by different famous figures, like Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg!
The tapas were also delicious treats and it was fun to experience because you could have a lot of small bites and taste a lot of different flavors and recipes all at once. I am a big seafood fan, so I was most excited by the fresh mussels, and fried calamari! Another Spanish specialty is paella, which is a rice dish that often has seafood or pork in it.
We received an immediate response from Kassandra who reserved our cruise as soon as she got a confirmation from us. Maria and Jess also were in touch right away.
Lynda Wallach
1 week ago
It is so easy to book trips, the staff is very friendly and helpful and they respond to any and all questions
Lorretta
1 week ago
Mary was super helpful and patient. Answered every question and with candor (answers of “Everything’s equally great” aren’t helpful! 😎).
TMort
1 week ago
The trip planner I worked with, Jane, was excellent. She had travelled to Antarctica twice and was the voice of experience as she explained travel options to me. I've travelled internationally for many years for many years for business and pleasure including a number of adventure trips. It is a delight to work with such an experienced planner. I've used Adventure Life for three trips, Costa Rica, Galapagos and upcoming, Antarctica. I highly recommend them.
Chuck Snavely
2 weeks ago
Clara was great to work with. She presented lots of options and always responded promptly. And she found excellent options within our price range.