Western Mediterranean from Barcelona

Overview

A 10-night voyage aboard Costa Diadema, departing Barcelona on 23 Sept 2027 and returning to the same port, calling at 9 destinations along the way.

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   Day 1 ·BarcelonaEmbark

   23 Sept 2027

   Depart 19:30

   Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place.
   In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.
   
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   Day 2 ·At Sea

   24 Sept 2027
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   Day 3 ·Tangier (Morocco)

   25 Sept 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 20:00

   The strategic location of the Moroccan city of Tangier has attracted most powerful nations in history over the centuries.
   The Port of Tangier connects Africa to the Mediterranean via the Strait of Gibraltar, and is one of the country's most important ports, a true cultural and economic crossroads between Europe and Morocco. Costa cruises in the Atlantic Ocean moor at its docks to set off to explore the city. The medina will be the first destination of your trip to Tangier. Narrow streets that climb into a maze of houses and small squares, up the hill overlooking the harbour. Here, in a raised position is the Kasbah, the fortress and one-time the residence of the sultan. The heart of the old town is the Place Petit Socco, very close to the Grand Mosque. The market square, the Grand Socco, separates the medina from the districts of the Ville Nouvelle. Walking through Place de France, your cruise to Tangier will take you back to the 1930s and the French atmosphere that the city experienced at that time. Here you can enjoy some shopping, relax in one of the many places, or move on the Terrasse des Paresseux that will offer you the best view of Tangier harbour.
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   Day 4 ·Casablanca

   26 Sept 2027

   Arrive 07:00Depart 22:00

   Overlooking Morocco's Atlantic coast, the port of Casablanca is the docking point of your Atlantic Ocean cruise to a modern, cosmopolitan and fairly liberal city.
   From the harbour, in addition to the promenade where you can enjoy a stroll, you can quickly reach the medina on the northern side of the old city. Surrounded by walls dating back to the 16th century, the Casablanca medina is not very large, but the Souk el-Kebir has all the charm of a Moroccan market. Definitely very different but worthy of a look while on your cruise to Casablanca is the Habous district where the new medina was developed in the 1930s to solve the city’s housing shortage. The most important mosque is the modern Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993. It stands on a promontory overlooking the Atlantic and the very high minaret serves as a beacon for the harbour. While in Casablanca, a shore excursion to the cathedral of the Sacred Heart is well worth the time. Once a Catholic church, it is now transformed into a cultural centre connected from the Park of the Arab League to the lively Maârif district, modern, full of bars and dominated by the towers of the Twin Center.
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   Day 6 ·Cadiz (Spain)

   27 Sept 2027

   Arrive 14:00Depart 20:00

   Travel through the streets of the port, where Christopher Columbus left for America, and visit this beautiful town and its surroundings.
   Make a stop in Cadiz, an Andalusian town that gives its name to the region it is capital of and the gulf on whose heights it stands proud. Its buildings are characterised by influences, in chronological order, of the Carthaginians, Romans, Moors and the Christians. The port of Cadiz was the departure point of the expedition that led to the discovery of America. Here you can admire the charming seafront promenade and the 3 km bridge that crosses the bay. Don't miss the chance to taste "tapas de chorizo" or see a flamenco show.
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   Day 6 ·Malaga (Spain)

   28 Sept 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   All the flavour of Spain in our stop at the port of Malaga, a city perched on the heights of the Costa del Sol that dominates the Mediterranean with pride.
   The port of Malaga is one of the access ports to the Spanish province. The city, perched on the Costa del Sol, is synonymous with art, culture and sunshine, while its hills invite you to explore the surrounding area. Here you will find the Cenachero, Platero and Biznaguero, three emblematic statues that surround the spirit of the place. For cars lovers, the automobile museum traces the history of the innovations seen in the industry. The Montes Natural Park offers several options for excursions of varying difficulty, from beginners to those trails for experienced hikers. Finally, we suggest that you do not miss a show of the Malagueña dancers.
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   Day 7 ·Alicante

   29 Sept 2027

   Arrive 10:00Depart 20:00

   Alicante is a city rich in history, tradition and legend. Alicante includes many small suburbs, boasting small markets, magnificent gardens and a beautifully maintained environment geared at attracting tourism.
   Alicante's history dates back more than 3000 years. The first settlements were nestled in the Benacantil Mountains where the Santa Barbara Castle is located today, bearing testimony to the great historical and political importance of the city.
   Not far from here is the site of the first human settlements. The Iberians initially fortified the hillsides and later settled in the Benalua area, which was originally settled by the Romans. According to historians, this is where the city of Lucentum was located, later becoming today's Alicante. The city continued to expand and fortify itself under the imposing presence of its castle.
   
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   Day 8 ·At Sea

   30 Sept 2027
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   Day 9 ·Marseille, France

   1 Oct 2027

   Arrive 08:00Depart 17:00

   A pleasant thing to do is simply sit down at one of the cafes overlooking the port of Marseilles and, sipping a Pastis, observe the landscape and the people who inhabit it.
   Also called the Porpoise City, Marseille is France’s sunniest town, charming with its gullies where you can swim, its history and culture and restaurants with cosmopolitan cuisine. You cannot leave without having first toured on the “Cours Julien”, the street for shopping. The port of Marseille is perhaps a typical tourist destination, but it deserves to be visited for the ferry that leaves from the Town Hall and the old church, which replaced a Templar building.
   
   
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    Day 10 ·Savona, Italy

    2 Oct 2027

    Arrive 09:00Depart 16:30

    Above the port of Savona, the Priamar Fortress greets every departure and arrival of the Costa ships sailing in the Mediterranean. Genoa and its aquarium are nearby.
    The port of Savona, which you can explore during your cruise in Italy, is one of the prettiest of the Italian Riviera. The lovely climate, summers that are never to hot, mild winters and the exceptional beauty of the sea near the town makes Savona an excellent base to set out to explore Liguria. Savona is notable for the Priamar Fortress, which has dominated the town since the 16th century, and also for its historic centre where you can visit Savona Cathedral. A stop in Savona can also be an opportunity to visit the nearby city of Genoa and its narrow, picturesque streets, known as “caruggi”.
    
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    Day 12 ·BarcelonaDisembark

    3 Oct 2027

    Arrive 14:00

    Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain with three million inhabitants, a dominating port in northern Mediterranean with one of the most renowned and important universities in the world. The city is a very rich commercial centre, where industrial operations crucial to the Spanish economy take place.
    In fact, Catalans have always considered their region unique compared with the other Spanish regions and we can find its roots in the power exercised by Barcelona for four hundred years at least on Spanish monarchy and on European commercial events.
    

Your ship: Costa Diadema