Why Take A Mediterranean Cruise?Written by John Metcalfe
A Mediterranean cruise is without doubt most varied type of cruise available. There are more than 120 seaports around Mediterranean coastline, offering numerous combinations of cruise vacations over one-week, two-week or longer trips.A huge clash of cultures await all who opt for a Mediterranean cruise. You can visit no less than 17 different countries, including such nations as Spain, Italy, Greece and Egypt. Each nation has its own unique attractions, all of which you can sample as your cruise ship gracefully sails around calm blue Mediterranean Sea. More than 50 companies offer cruises along varied routes in Mediterranean. Some companies specialize in providing Western Mediterranean cruises, concentrating on ports of call around Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Morocco. Other companies offer Eastern Mediterranean cruises which take in Croatia, Greece, Turkey and countries in Middle East. Popular specialist Mediterranean cruises include a tour of North African nations, a Mediterranean islands cruise that visits island nations of Cyprus and Malta, as well as cruises around Greek Islands. If you're after a longer vacation, it is possible to arrange a cruise itinerary that takes you around most if not all of Mediterranean nations. History, culture, grand cities, ancient monuments, romantic islands and breathtaking views are all within easy reach on a Mediterranean cruise. In Western Mediterranean you can discover traditional white Andalucian villages of Southern Spain, sample world-famous Manzanilla sherry in Cadiz and visit cultural hub of Europe in shape of Barcelona, before travelling onwards to French Riviera.
| | The Galician coastal town of Noia.Written by Martin Lambert
The holiday town of Noia is located at foot of Muros bay in region of Galicia, just above Portugal, in Northern Spain. It is some 35 km from historic city of Santiago de Compostela and lies adjacent to coastal region of Porto do Son, popular with Spanish holiday makers.Noia started life as a fishing village, but now has a population in excess of 16 000 with many of its inhabitants working in Santiago. During spring and summer months Noia becomes a thriving holiday town, primarily catering for Spaniards wishing to escape heat of Costa’s. In August alone, some eight million Spaniards travel north from cities like Madrid and Barcelona to more temperate climate of Galicia with its green scenery and spectacular beaches. Over recent years foreign visitors have started to frequent Galicia, exploring its scenic countryside and visiting cities like Santiago de Compostela and Galicia’s other towns and villages.
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