Alhambra in Granada
Your cruise ship arrives at the port in Cádiz or Málaga in Andalucia, and it feels like Spain is your oyster: There’s so much to see and discover. And yet, how does one set off to explore when you must be back to your port of call later that day? While you might feel limited to discovering whatever sights you can reach by foot, you can in fact discover so much more, both nearby and beyond.
Seville
Indeed, if you arrive in Cádiz, that doesn’t mean your options are limited to getting to know the coastal city: On a Cádiz shore excursion to Seville, you can set off inland to one of Spain’s favorite cities. There, a local guide will lead you and your small group around this emblematically Andalusian city, scaling the Giralda tower of the Seville Cathedral, wandering through the maze of streets in the Jewish Quarter and scoping out the colorful tiles in Plaza de España – just to name a few of the sights. And if you’re concerned about getting back to Cádiz in time, then fear not: The journey comes with a worry-free policy, which guarantees your on-time return.
Granada
If your ship happens to be dropping anchor in Málaga, however, you may want to consider a different inland destination: Granada. On a privately guided Málaga shore excursion to Granada, you’ll journey to the southern city known for its otherworldly Alhambra. It is there that your guide will lead you around the grounds of the 9th-century Moorish fortress, its Nasrid and Charles V palaces and the fragrant Generalife gardens. This trip also comes with a worry-free guarantee, allowing you to enjoy the adventure without the stress of watching the clock.
Málaga and Cadiz
Or maybe you’d rather just stay close to port, discovering the coastal cities themselves. It’s a doable plan given that both Cádiz and Málaga have hop-on hop-off bus tours that stop at the port, along with loads of other points of interest around the town. Meanwhile, if you happen to be in Cádiz, you can dig a little deeper into southern Spanish culture by joining a Cádiz shore excursion with walking tour, flamenco show and lunch.
- Contributed by Erin Ridley
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