TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
From Santa Cruz, we will take a short drive in the direction of La Laguna in order to join the road to the Esperanza Forest. As we travel through the pine tree vegetation of the Esperanza Forest, we will catch tantalising glimpses of Mount Teide, before taking the Los Loros route to Guimar.
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OPORTO, PORTUGAL
After departing the ship we travel to the northern interior, heading towards Quinta da Aveleda – a farm located in the countryside near the town of Aveleda, close to the Penafiel in the region known as Vinho Verde (Green Wine).
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CASABLANCA, MOROCCO
We drive north to Rabat – one of the four imperial cities of Morocco and the administrative capital, founded in the 12th century. Sightseeing here will start with a drive through Victory Avenue to the King’s Palace.
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GIBRALTAR
The rock of Gibraltar, overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean and nearly 425 metres (1,400 feet) above sea level, is reputed to be one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules. With its policemen, pillar-boxes and pubs, the Rock is still staunchly British.
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LA CORUNA, SPAIN
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity: Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela. A visit to the shrine of St James (Santiago), Patron Saint of Spain, entitles us to wear the cockleshell emblem in the company of perhaps half a million pilgrims a year
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VIGO, SPAIN
During the Middle Ages, there were three main places of pilgrimage for Christianity; Rome, Jerusalem and Santiago de Compostela. A visit to the shrine of St James (Santiago), Patron Saint of Spain, entitles us to wear the cockleshell emblem in the company of perhaps half a million pilgrims a year.
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PONTA DELGADA, AZORES
Leaving Ponta Delgada by way of the coastal road, we pass through a number of picturesque villages before arriving at Feteiras. From here the route ascends towards Sete Cidades and the main crater of this extinct volcano, some 575 metres (1,900 feet) above sea level.
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CADIZ, SPAIN
Departing Cadiz, it is an approximate two-hour drive to Seville. Our route passes through the wonderful landscapes of Low Andalucia – large sherry vineyards, cotton, sugar beet and wheat fields.
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AGADIR, MOROCCO
Taroudant is one of the oldest cities in Morocco – sometimes referred to as the ‘Grandmother of Marrakech’ – and has altered little with the passing of time. Surrounded by ramparts, with the Atlas Mountains to the north and south, it enjoys a delightful setting.
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TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS
We will depart from our ship and take a short drive travelling by La Laguna, the second most important town of Tenerife, located in the centre of the Aguerre Valley and just a few kilometres from the capital.
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