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Iberia & The Canaries
ARRECIFE, LANZAROTE LA CORUÑA, SPAIN SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, TENERIFE
Understand Lanzarote’s volcanic past on a Welcome to the ‘Crystal City’, so nicknamed Beloved for its beaches, Tenerife also offers a
drive or camel ride through Timanfaya for the old fisherman’s houses adorned with feast for the eyes – in its numerous art
National Park, whose dusty red boulder- beautiful glazed balconies along the galleries and museums or an incredibly
strewn scenery lends it a Martian quality, or in Avenida de la Marina. Photograph the Tower panoramic cable car ascent of Mount Teide.
the Cactus Garden, where tall specimens and of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse supposedly Your ears will appreciate the sounds of the
bizarre sculptures spear up around a built on the tomb of a giant slain by the fabled timple, a distinctive element of Canarian folk
whitewashed windmill. And descend into hero. Or visit Santiago de Compostela, whose music. Perhaps even catch a classical recital at
Los Verdes Caves to discover their still lakes spired cathedral reputedly houses the sacred the striking wave-shaped Auditorío, home to
and wax-like rock – one chamber is relics of St James the Apostle. the acclaimed Tenerife Symphony Orchestra.
occasionally used as a concert hall.
LAS PALMAS, GRAN CANARIA VIGO, SPAIN
BILBAO, SPAIN
Described as a ‘continent in miniature’, Discover the real Spain here on Iberia’s
Basque culture and tradition cloaks Bilbao’s Gran Canaria’s landscapes rise from the rugged shoulder. In some shaded square of
atmospheric old town, where colonnaded southern rolling dunes at Maspalomas up to this former fishing village, tuck into a hearty
squares and winding alleys reveal lively spots forested – and frequently snow-topped – Galician feast of succulent scallops, tasty
to sample a hearty rioja or delicious regional mountains. Las Palmas’s old Vegueta district squid and spicy octopus. Or make the timeless
tapas. Photo opportunities include the is arguably the island’s biggest draw, home pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. The
beautiful art deco Arenal Bandstand and, of to the superb Santa Ana Cathedral, shrine of St James the Apostle has drawn
course, the gleaming Guggenheim Museum, Columbus’s House and countless whispering visitors for a thousand years, and its stunning
whose impressive collections are rivalled by palms for which this scenic capital is named. cathedral provides a compelling reason why.
the magnificent Museo de Bellas Artes.
LISBON, PORTUGAL
CADIZ, SPAIN
Exploration seems to hang in the air around
First settled 3,000 years ago by the Lisbon. In Belem, seek out the often
Phoenicians, Cadiz is the oldest continuously photographed Monument to the Discoveries,
inhabited city in the western world. Little turreted watchtower and superb Jeronimos
wonder given its scenic setting – jutting into Monastery. Ascend to the Bairro Alto by the
the sea and almost encircled by water. Inside century-old Elevador de Carmo, where you
its sturdy walls, a beguiling honeycomb of may hear mournful fado singers. Or venture
plazas, promenades and churches cluster into the Moorish Alfama district, winding
around the gold-domed baroque cathedral around the impressive Castelo de São Jorge.
and continue to captivate visitors today.
SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA, LA PALMA
FUNCHAL, MADEIRA
This peaceful isle is blessed with lush
You’ll consider Madeira’s reputation as the greenery, punctuated with vibrant flora,
‘Garden Island’ well founded, swathed in lush rugged rock formations and a stunning 16th
greenery which bears all manner of tropical century capital. Cobbled streets, sugar-cube
fruits. For a thrilling overview, ascend by cable houses and centuries-old wooden balconies
car to Monte, from whose delightful palace catch the eye; so too Iglesia de Salvador on
and gardens you can survey the orange Plaza de España, one of many picturesque
rooftops below. The best way down again is churches here, and the Naval Museum,
by wicker toboggan, expertly steered by two dramatically housed in a replica galleon.
gondoliers dressed in whites.
For Queen Elizabeth itineraries see pages 30-35 For Queen Victoria itineraries see pages 54-81 For Queen Mary 2 itineraries see pages 116-129
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