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Mediterranean
AJACCIO, CORSICA BARCELONA, SPAIN DUBROVNIK, CROATIA
Discover the legacy of two famous Corsicans. Tick off any number of unmissable The Pearl of the Adriatic guarantees a fairy-
Pay a visit to Napoleon’s House, brimming experiences as you follow lively Las Ramblas tale first impression, looming out of
with Bonaparte family documents and past street vendors and imaginative crystalline waters and topped with amber
portraits, while the famed general also performance artists, then delve into the rooftops that are best seen during a meander
presides over his home city in countless Picasso Museum or Miró Foundation. Explore along the curved city walls. Within their
statues and monuments. Admire Tino Rossi the genius of Gaudí too, as you survey the city protective embrace, watch the world go by
harbour too – a postcard scene of pastel from Parc Guell, witness the extraordinary over coffee on the Stradun or chance upon
façades, brightly painted fishing boats and Casa Mila and Casa Batlló, and marvel at his Gunduliceva Square, its morning market piled
rustling palms – named after the local tenor unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia. with fresh flowers, cheese and fish.
and film star.
CANNES, FRANCE EPHESUS (FROM KUSADASI), TURKEY
ALGHERO, SARDINIA
Expect chic, chic and more chic on the Prepare for an incredibly preserved snapshot
Alghero’s 14th century rulers dubbed it ‘Little fashionable Côte d’Azur. Your starting point of life two thousand years ago here on Turkish
Barcelona’ and strong Catalan influences must be La Croisette, the famous promenade soil. You can almost imagine your ancient
linger amidst the old fortifications, notably in that threads together golden sands, art deco counterparts rushing between the beautiful
the church of San Francesco, with its colourful hotels and designer boutiques. The medieval columns of the Celsus Library, various public
dome and gothic bell tower. The legacy Le Suquet district also beckons, its streets bath complexes, terraced houses and an array
extends to menus too, as paella features winding down from the 11th century of temples – or settling into the 25,000-seat
prominently, or you may prefer a decidedly Castre Tower to the old port, where wooden hillside theatre, which still hosts summer
Italian cappuccino with sospiri – ‘sighs’ – the fishing boats bob beside sleek yachts. festivals to this day.
local almond sponge cakes.
CARTAGENA, SPAIN FLORENCE (FROM LIVORNO), ITALY
ALICANTE, SPAIN
Layer upon layer of civilisation resides around When it comes to Tuscany’s Renaissance
Admire the Costa Blanca’s vibrant heart as this natural harbour. After all, from the treasures, few cities command awe like
you follow its main promenade, swirled with Castillo de la Concepcion, you can behold a Florence. The Uffizi Gallery brims with
mosaics and lined with cafés and palm trees. recently unearthed Roman amphitheatre. priceless marbles and canvases, guarded by a
Or appreciate an elevated perspective from Then a stroll amidst Cartagena’s more recent replica of Michelangelo’s iconic David. Some
Alicante’s enduring symbol, the 16th century modernista-style architecture – all flamboyant cite the Duomo as its most evocative symbol,
Castillo de Santa Bárbara on Monte curves, ornate balconies and striking mosaics for others it’s the attractive Ponte Vecchio,
Benacantil; its sculpture-filled gardens afford – may make the ideal prelude to an asiático, where gold and silver workshops huddle
panoramic views across both city and the local liqueur coffee. together over the River Arno.
glittering Mediterranean.
CORFU, GREECE GIBRALTAR
ATHENS (FROM PIRAEUS), GREECE
This lush emerald isle is memorably etched Discover an intriguing home from home on
It’s impossible not be drawn to that with golden coves and scented with the Iberian Peninsula. Wildlife enthusiasts will
undisputed icon, the Parthenon, maintaining eucalyptus, fig trees and lemon groves. Amidst appreciate the diverse birdlife, Barbary apes
its 2,500-year vigil from the Acropolis. The pastel-fronted Venetian buildings, its capital and dolphin rich straits. History buffs may
Temple of Zeus and Theatre of Dionysus are Corfu Town also offers a surprising dash of seek out the Moorish castle or Trafalgar
other ancient must-sees, while the colourful French flair along the Liston, an arcaded Cemetery. And those with a taste for the
Plaka district – an enticing jumble of café- boulevard modelled on Rue de Rivoli in Paris; spectacular can savour the magnificent
lined alleys, flower-decked balconies and its nearby shops may tempt you with gold stalactites and stalagmites of St Michael’s
brightly painted shutters – and the chic jewellery and local lacework. Cave or spellbinding views across to Morocco.
Kolonaki area are also well worth exploring.
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
Castillo de Santa Bárbara, Alicante Florence, Italy Dubrovnik, Croatia
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