Iberian Peninsula Cruise Holidays
No matter if your perfect cruise destination offers lots of culture, great food and drink, numerous historical sites of interest or simply beautiful beaches for you to soak up the sun and relax on, the Iberian Peninsula offers all of that and so much more.
The Iberian Peninsula, often simply referred to as Iberia, is mostly referred to the western peninsula of Europe consisting of Portugal and Spain whilst many also include the British territory of Gibraltar whilst some definitions also include Andorra and the Catalan regions of southern France.
Take not only takes in a vast area, with the Peninsula the second largest in Europe after Scandinavia, but it also includes many of the world’s best and most popular cruise ports.
With that in mind it is no surprise that cruises to Iberia are so popular for British holidaymakers with a wide range of No Fly cruises offered from numerous cruise lines or if you prefer to spend more of your time in the region, there are a number of embarkation ports with cheap flights to them including the likes of Barcelona.
Cruises To Iberia
Cruise Holidays in Iberia
If you are looking for a cruise holiday to Iberia you will likely have noticed the fantastic range of all aspects of cruising that is offered.
With the popularity of the region and the ease of access for cruse ships from the UK, you have lots of options when it comes to the cruise line you sail with, the ship you sail on, the length of your cruise, whether you do a No Fly or Fly and Cruise, the ports of call you visit and best of all the price of the cruise.
When it comes to the most popular ports of call for those on an Iberian cruise, these include.
Iberia Cruise Guide
Popular Ports in Iberia
When it comes to the most popular ports of call for those on an Iberian cruise, there are lots of great options including Bilbao, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Lisbon and Porto
Iberian Peninsula Cruise Destinations
Spain is one of the most popular countries for holidaying in and with so much history, culture and fantastic cities mixed with great weather, beaches, and food- it is no surprise why but in our opinion, the best way to experience the country is on a cruise as you can see soc much more of it and you can also experience all of the different cultures on offer.
Amongst the most popular destinations for those on Spanish cruise holidays include Bilbao, Barcelona, Cadiz and Valencia.
When it comes to cruising to Iberia a stop off in Portugal is a must with the vast majority of cruises stopping in the large cities in the north of the country including the stunningly beautiful Porto and the capital city of Lisbon which offers a huge range of attractions, bars, restaurants, shops, and the chance to eat authentic Di Nata’s.
Gibraltar is known as Britain in the sun and it is no surprise why and there is an incredible familiarity about the country known for its iconic rock but whilst you will see British shops and brands everywhere and lots of other familiar things, there are not too many places in Britain with its own colony of Apes!
Popular Cruise Lines
Here are our top cruise lines offering holidays in Iberia. The vast majority of cruise lines operating in Europe offer a wide range of itineraries to Iberia with MSC Cruises, Marella Cruises, Costa Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises and Celebrity Cruises offering the widest choice.
Iberia
The Iberian Peninsula is the westernmost point of Eurasia and that makes it ideally located for cruise holidays due to its north and west coasts been on the Atlantic Ocean while its southern cost is on the Mediterranean.
The name Iberia comes from the Latin word Hiberia which comes from an Ancient Greek word which was used during the era of the Roman Empire to describe to far western edge of Europe.
Due to the regions maritime past and its location as the begging of Europe for those coming from the south and the west, the region has had a long and fascinating history and it is from that history that many of the region main sites of interest come from.
Of course, the region is perhaps best known for its fantastic weather and for its numerous beaches and seaside resorts but what often goes overlooked are the fantastic towns and cities that can be found throughout the region with many of these offering cruise ports of call which makes it a great region to explore via a cruise holiday.
Iberia is one of the most popular regions of the world for cruise holidays and with so much on offer it is no surprise why but you can also enjoy the best of the region whilst heading further afield to the likes of the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and even on transatlantic crossings.
Best Time To Visit Iberia
Thanks to a year round great climate, Iberia is a good choice of cruise destination all year round.
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