Madeiran Marvels And The Iberian Peninsula

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Voyage Code: HAPAGEUR2707

10 nights

MS EUROPA

7 May '27

Cruise overview

A colourful mix of idyllic and vibrant coastal towns await you along this diverse route. Experience the flair of Madeira’s capital Funchal as well as Palma de Mallorca and stroll through Valencia and along Portimao’s beaches in mild temperatures.

Funchal, Madeira

Porto Santo Island

Portimão

Cádiz

Marbella

Valencia

Palma de Mallorca

Itinerary

Day 1

Funchal, Madeira

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.

Day 2

Porto Santo Island

Day 3

at-sea At sea