Southern Spain with Canaries Christmas & New Year

This festive winter cruise combines time ashore in some of Spain’s most characterful ports with Christmas and New Year celebrations at sea as you sail towards warmer Atlantic shores. Along Spain’s southern coast, extended time in Málaga allows for relaxed evenings in the historic centre, while calls to Ceuta, Motril and Cartagena reveal a mix of cultures, from palm‑lined promenades and Roman remains to gateways for Granada’s Alhambra. Two unhurried days in Cádiz offer easy access to the old town and seafront, with opportunities to enjoy flamenco and sample local Jerez sherry. Christmas Day is spent on board with traditional festivities before calling at Gibraltar, where the iconic Rock overlooks the harbour, and continuing to Madeira for an extended stay in Funchal, with time for exploring its gardens, hillside views and festive lights. The journey continues to the Canary Islands, with visits to La Palma, Tenerife and Gran Canaria bringing palm‑shaded walks and sandy beaches, before welcoming in the New Year with fireworks in Las Palmas, enjoyed from the comfort of Balmoral.

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   Málaga
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   Ceuta
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   Motril
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   Cartagena
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   Castellon de la Plana
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   Cádiz
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   Gibraltar
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   Funchal
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   Santa Cruz de La Palma
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    Santa Cruz de Tenerife
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    Las Palmas
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