MSC Musica
MSC Musica

Italy, France, Spain, Gibraltar, Portugal

£919
from
Start date
02 November 2025
Nights
12
Cruise code
MU20251102GOALPA
Type
Ocean
Price Type
cruise only

About the ship

Check out the Accommodation

MSC Cruises offer a wide range of cabins and suites to meet your budget and your needs. From peaceful, economical and comfortable∘ inside cabins to spacious suites with private balcony. All offer stylish features and modern conveniences to make you feel right at home whilst you're on holiday.

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Premium Suite Aurea

  • Surface approx 26 sqm, balcony approx 4 sqm, deck 15

  • Balcony
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Spacious Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony Aurea

  • Surface approx 18 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 9-11

  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Premium Balcony with Ocean View

  • Surface 18 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 8-9
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Balcony1.png
Deluxe Balcony

  • Surface approx 15 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 8-9
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Balcony1.png
Deluxe Balcony with Partial View

  • Surface approx 18 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 12
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Balcony1.png
Guarantee Balcony

More information coming soon.

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Deluxe Ocean View

  • Surface 16 sqm, deck 5
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Oceanview0.png
Deluxe Oceanview with Obstructed View
  • Surface approx 16 sqm, deck 8
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Oceanview0.png
Guarantee Outside

More information coming soon.

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Deluxe Interior
  • Surface approx 14 sqm, deck 5-11
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Interior1.png
Guarantee Inside

More information coming soon.

Check out the Entertainment
Check out the Health & Fitness

MSC Musica launched a new class of cruise - a spacious world of graceful lines and superlative choice, enriched by the creativity, fine natural materials and attention to detail that have always distinguished MSC Cruises. A magical world of warmth and hospitality awaits every guest.

Pricing

Inside
from
£919
Outside
from
£1,049
Balcony
from
£1,359
Suite
fully booked
Fly cruise
fully booked

Let's explore the world

13 days of discovery: a voyage beyond dreams
ITGOA - Genoa - Calata Cattaneo - Erin Doering.jpg
Day 1
Genoa, Italy

Genoa is a port city in the Northwest of Italy. Home to the Genoa Aquarium, famous for having the largest exposition of biodiversity in Europe, the city is also a great place to visit for anyone interested in architecture.

FRMRS - Marseille - Fireworks View Port - arthur aldyrkhanov.jpg
Day 2
Marseille, France

Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today's Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain's daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks' handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d'Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.

Barcelona Beach
Day 3
Barcelona, Spain

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.

ESAGP Malaga empty seats and tables in between buildings during daytime Jonas Hoss.jpg
Day 5
Málaga, Spain

As you sail into Malaga you will notice what an idyllic setting the city enjoys on the famous Costa del Sol. To the east of this provincial capital, the coast along the region of La Axarqua is scattered with villages, farmland and sleepy fishing hamlets - the epitome of traditional rural Spain. To the west stretches a continuous city where the razzmatazz and bustle creates a colourful contrast that is easily recognisable as the Costa del Sol. Surrounding the region, the Penibéetica Mountains provide an attractive backdrop overlooking the lower terraced slopes which yield olives and almonds. This spectacular mountain chain shelters the province from cold northerly winds, giving it a reputation as a therapeutic and exotic place in which to escape from cold northern climes. Malaga is also the gateway to many of Andalusia's enchanting historic villages, towns and cities.

GIGIB Gibraltar green trees covered mountain michal mrozek.jpg
Day 6
Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Tagged on to the end of Iberia, the intriguing British outpost of Gibraltar is dominated by a sandy peninsula and the stunning 1,400-feet-high limestone Rock. Although small, Gibraltar has always been seen as having great strategic importance on account of its advantageous position where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, just 12 miles from the coast of Africa. Ever popular with British holidaymakers, Gibraltar is very much a home from home, boasting excellent duty-free shopping in many familiar British high street shops. Please note: Gibraltar’s small size and narrow winding roads mean that excursions are operated by 22-seater mini-buses, accompanied by a driver/guide. Local health and safety regulations prohibit the carriage of walking aids and collapsible wheelchairs on these vehicles. If you do wish to bring a mobility aid, we can arrange the Rock Tour by taxi, which has extra space. If this suits your requirements, please advise the Tours and Travel office when you join the ship, as numbers are limited.

PTLIS Lisbon brown and white city panorama shot Suad Kamardeen.jpg
Day 8
Lisbon, Portugal

Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.

Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos, Portugal
Day 10
Leixões, Portugal

Ever since the Romans constructed a fort here and began using it as a trading post, Oporto has been a prosperous commercial centre. In the 15th and 16th centuries the city benefited from the wealth generated by Portugal’s maritime discoveries, and later, the establishment of a lucrative wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade. Today, Portugal’s second-largest city is a thriving, cosmopolitan place and is famous for its production of the fortified, sweet 'port' wine. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city was also awarded the status of European Capital of Culture in 2001. A large sandbar prevents ships from sailing into Oporto itself, so for over a century they have used nearby Leixões instead, a man-made seaport constructed nine miles from the city. Leixões is one of Portugal's major sea ports and is also home to one of the country's oldest football clubs, winners of the Taça de Portugal cup in 1961.

PTFNC - Funchal, Madeira, Portugal - Photo credit Alex Tudor.jpg
Day 12
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Formed by a volcanic eruption, Madeira lies in the Gulf Stream, about 500 miles due west of Casablanca. Discovered by Portuguese explorer João Gonçalves Zarco in 1419, this beautiful island became part of Portugal’s vast empire and was named for the dense forest which cloaked it - 'Madeira' means 'wood' in Portuguese. Sugar plantations first brought wealth here, and when King Charles II of England granted an exclusive franchise to sell wine to England and its colonies, many British emigrants were drawn to the capital, Funchal. Today’s travellers come to Madeira for the varied and luxuriant scenery, from mountain slopes covered with vines to picturesque villages and a profusion of wild flowers. The natural beauty of the island has earned it many pseudonyms such as ‘The Floating Garden of the Atlantic’, 'The Island of Eternal Springtime' and ‘God’s Botanical Gardens’ and our selection of excursions aim to show you why.

ESLPA - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain - photo credit belongs to Vidar Nordli-Mathisen.jpg
Day 13
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Perhaps the prettiest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is an almost circular isle with the peak of Pozo de Las Nieves, its highest point, at the centre. With a wealth of natural beauty and all the exciting attractions of city life in the capital, the island offers the best of both worlds. You will no doubt wish to see the sights of the capital’s old quarter, which dates back to the 15th century and encompassses the Vegueta and Triana districts, and wherever you go you can enjoy the glorious subtropical climate, perfect for growing exotic palms and fruits.

MSC Musica
MSC Musica

Italy, France, Spain, Gibraltar, Portugal

£919
from
Start date
02 November 2025
Nights
12
Cruise code
MU20251102GOALPA
Type
Ocean
Price Type
cruise only

About the ship

Check out the Accommodation

MSC Cruises offer a wide range of cabins and suites to meet your budget and your needs. From peaceful, economical and comfortable∘ inside cabins to spacious suites with private balcony. All offer stylish features and modern conveniences to make you feel right at home whilst you're on holiday.

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Premium Suite Aurea

  • Surface approx 26 sqm, balcony approx 4 sqm, deck 15

  • Balcony
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Spacious Wardrobe
  • Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony Aurea

  • Surface approx 18 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 9-11

  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Balcony1.png
Premium Balcony with Ocean View

  • Surface 18 sqm, balcony 5 sqm, deck 8-9
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Balcony1.png
Deluxe Balcony

  • Surface approx 15 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 8-9
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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Deluxe Balcony with Partial View

  • Surface approx 18 sqm, balcony approx 5 sqm, deck 12
  • Sitting area with sofa
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds (except cabin 15025)

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Balcony1.png
Guarantee Balcony

More information coming soon.

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Deluxe Ocean View

  • Surface 16 sqm, deck 5
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Oceanview0.png
Deluxe Oceanview with Obstructed View
  • Surface approx 16 sqm, deck 8
  • Window with sea view
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area with hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Oceanview0.png
Guarantee Outside

More information coming soon.

MSC Musica Interior1.png
Deluxe Interior
  • Surface approx 14 sqm, deck 5-11
  • Relaxing armchair
  • Bathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryer
  • Comfortable double or single beds (on request*)
  • Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibar

*Cabin for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility has only single beds.

The image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

MSC Musica Interior1.png
Guarantee Inside

More information coming soon.

Check out the Entertainment
Check out the Health & Fitness

Pricing

Inside
from
£919
Outside
from
£1,049
Balcony
from
£1,359
Suite
fully booked
Fly cruise
fully booked

Let's explore the world

13 days of discovery: a voyage beyond dreams
ITGOA - Genoa - Calata Cattaneo - Erin Doering.jpg
Day 1
Genoa, Italy

Genoa is a port city in the Northwest of Italy. Home to the Genoa Aquarium, famous for having the largest exposition of biodiversity in Europe, the city is also a great place to visit for anyone interested in architecture.

FRMRS - Marseille - Fireworks View Port - arthur aldyrkhanov.jpg
Day 2
Marseille, France

Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today's Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain's daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks' handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d'Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.

Barcelona Beach
Day 3
Barcelona, Spain

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.

ESAGP Malaga empty seats and tables in between buildings during daytime Jonas Hoss.jpg
Day 5
Málaga, Spain

As you sail into Malaga you will notice what an idyllic setting the city enjoys on the famous Costa del Sol. To the east of this provincial capital, the coast along the region of La Axarqua is scattered with villages, farmland and sleepy fishing hamlets - the epitome of traditional rural Spain. To the west stretches a continuous city where the razzmatazz and bustle creates a colourful contrast that is easily recognisable as the Costa del Sol. Surrounding the region, the Penibéetica Mountains provide an attractive backdrop overlooking the lower terraced slopes which yield olives and almonds. This spectacular mountain chain shelters the province from cold northerly winds, giving it a reputation as a therapeutic and exotic place in which to escape from cold northern climes. Malaga is also the gateway to many of Andalusia's enchanting historic villages, towns and cities.

GIGIB Gibraltar green trees covered mountain michal mrozek.jpg
Day 6
Gibraltar, Gibraltar

Tagged on to the end of Iberia, the intriguing British outpost of Gibraltar is dominated by a sandy peninsula and the stunning 1,400-feet-high limestone Rock. Although small, Gibraltar has always been seen as having great strategic importance on account of its advantageous position where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean, just 12 miles from the coast of Africa. Ever popular with British holidaymakers, Gibraltar is very much a home from home, boasting excellent duty-free shopping in many familiar British high street shops. Please note: Gibraltar’s small size and narrow winding roads mean that excursions are operated by 22-seater mini-buses, accompanied by a driver/guide. Local health and safety regulations prohibit the carriage of walking aids and collapsible wheelchairs on these vehicles. If you do wish to bring a mobility aid, we can arrange the Rock Tour by taxi, which has extra space. If this suits your requirements, please advise the Tours and Travel office when you join the ship, as numbers are limited.

PTLIS Lisbon brown and white city panorama shot Suad Kamardeen.jpg
Day 8
Lisbon, Portugal

Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.

Terminal de Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Matosinhos, Portugal
Day 10
Leixões, Portugal

Ever since the Romans constructed a fort here and began using it as a trading post, Oporto has been a prosperous commercial centre. In the 15th and 16th centuries the city benefited from the wealth generated by Portugal’s maritime discoveries, and later, the establishment of a lucrative wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade. Today, Portugal’s second-largest city is a thriving, cosmopolitan place and is famous for its production of the fortified, sweet 'port' wine. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city was also awarded the status of European Capital of Culture in 2001. A large sandbar prevents ships from sailing into Oporto itself, so for over a century they have used nearby Leixões instead, a man-made seaport constructed nine miles from the city. Leixões is one of Portugal's major sea ports and is also home to one of the country's oldest football clubs, winners of the Taça de Portugal cup in 1961.

PTFNC - Funchal, Madeira, Portugal - Photo credit Alex Tudor.jpg
Day 12
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Formed by a volcanic eruption, Madeira lies in the Gulf Stream, about 500 miles due west of Casablanca. Discovered by Portuguese explorer João Gonçalves Zarco in 1419, this beautiful island became part of Portugal’s vast empire and was named for the dense forest which cloaked it - 'Madeira' means 'wood' in Portuguese. Sugar plantations first brought wealth here, and when King Charles II of England granted an exclusive franchise to sell wine to England and its colonies, many British emigrants were drawn to the capital, Funchal. Today’s travellers come to Madeira for the varied and luxuriant scenery, from mountain slopes covered with vines to picturesque villages and a profusion of wild flowers. The natural beauty of the island has earned it many pseudonyms such as ‘The Floating Garden of the Atlantic’, 'The Island of Eternal Springtime' and ‘God’s Botanical Gardens’ and our selection of excursions aim to show you why.

ESLPA - Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain - photo credit belongs to Vidar Nordli-Mathisen.jpg
Day 13
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Perhaps the prettiest of the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria is an almost circular isle with the peak of Pozo de Las Nieves, its highest point, at the centre. With a wealth of natural beauty and all the exciting attractions of city life in the capital, the island offers the best of both worlds. You will no doubt wish to see the sights of the capital’s old quarter, which dates back to the 15th century and encompassses the Vegueta and Triana districts, and wherever you go you can enjoy the glorious subtropical climate, perfect for growing exotic palms and fruits.

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