Western Mediterranean: 10 days from/to Barcelona

Day 1

barcelona, spain

Departure: 17:00

Barcelona is een prachtige stad gelegen in het noordoosten van Spanje. Onder Nederlandse toeristen is Barcelona al jarenlang de populairste stad op het Iberische schiereiland. De combinatie van perfecte winkelstad, veel bezienswaardigheden, heerlijk eten en de ligging aan het water maken van Barcelona de topbestemming die het is.

Het aantal dagen dat je nodig hebt om Barcelona te verkennen is vooral afhankelijk van persoonlijke voorkeuren. Als je een groot deel van de hotspots wilt bezoeken inclusief een aantal musea, dan heb je al snel een dag of vier tot vijf nodig. Wil je ook nog op je gemak een of twee dagen aan het strand doorbrengen dan moet je er één of twee dagen bij optellen. Barcelona heeft voldoende te bieden om er een hele week naartoe te gaan als het weer een beetje mee wil zitten. Wie korter dan 3-4 dagen gaat die zal keuzes moeten maken. Je kunt tijd besparen door zo efficiënt mogelijk te plannen. Ook het vooraf kopen (via internet) van kaartjes kan ervoor zorgen dat je meer kunt doen in minder tijd. Vraag je echter af of dat hetgeen is wat je wilt.

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Day 2

provence(marseille), france

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Marseille is the second largest city in France, the biggest Mediterranean port and the economic hub of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Marseille is set in a beautiful location, snuggled between craggy limestone hills and a sweeping bay, and is rich with history, which wasn’t always pleasant. Marseille is a popular holiday destination, as it has 300 days of sunshine a year. Today Marseilles still keeps traces of its tumultuous past, this ancient city is today very active and attractive. It has powerful charm which encourages visitors, to stroll through its old districts around le Vieux Port, in the gardens with the ancient ruins or the gardens of Longchamp Palace and, of course, on the esplanade of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde Cathedral, which overlooks the entire city Marseille is atmospheric and charming and a real must.

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Day 3

livorno (lucca) - italy

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 21:00

The city of Livorno is located in Tuscany. Today the city is presented as an industrial centre located on the shores of the Mediterranean, its productive activity is focuses on metallurgical and chemical sectors although it also has a major oil refinery. Although the city has also a tourist attraction throughout the history that happened and the circumstances that it has gone. Initially Livorno was born as a small fishing village. But the city was very important for the Medici family as a strategic point and declared the port as free port since1590 until 1860. The city could develop though all of this development with the second world war is already lost the city suffered extensive damage above all its historic Cathedral and the synagogue.

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Day 4

villefranche

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Nice weathers its storms of tourisms each summer with all the usual accoutrements of a Riviera town: Casual affluence, an ample beach, museums, flowery avenues but lack the affected aloofness of its neighbours. Furthermore, Nice is blessed with good public transport within the city and to all points on the Côte d’Azur, and makes it a good base for Riviera exploring. Nice’s long thin beach and bronzing guests are the city’s principal attractions for most visitors. Nonetheless, Nice’s vieille ville, the old town, is worth a visit. The old quarter is an unusual blend of glitter and a Mediterranean medieval quarter of tiny streets and outdoors markets. For a spectacular Riviera panorama, climb up to the top of the chateau. The city has several outstanding museums, such as the Musée Matisse, devoted to the work of French painter Henri Matisse, or the Musée National Marc Chagall, dedicated to the work of painter Marc Chagall. The majestic promenade des Anglais sweeps along the coast. This pedestrian zone swarms with boutiques, busy restaurants and all variety of tourists. The nightlife in Nice is effervescent, the labyrinth of tiny streets in the vieille ville hides restaurants and bars, and accounts for the city’s Mediterranean flair.

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Day 6

granada (motril) - spain

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 21:00

Motril is a town and municipality on the Mediterranean coast in the province of Granada. Motril has some fabulous beaches and being a fairly large town has a great infrastructure also catering for tourism. Beaches to enjoy in Motril include Granada Beach, Playa de Poniente, Las Azucenas Beach, Torrenueva Beach, La Chucha Beach, La Carchuna Beach and Calahonda Beach.

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Day 7

Melilla

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Melilla is a Spanish city located on the north coast of Africa, sharing a border with Morocco. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS Melilla la Vieja, the fortified old town, on a hill overlooking the port. Plaza de España surrounded by monumental buildings such as the local assembly building, the Casino Militar, and the Bank of Spain. Modernismo architecture, throughout the city, but especially on calle López Moreno and calle del Rey Juan Carlos Or Zoruah Synagogue.

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Day 8

ibiza stadt (ibiza)

Arrival: 12:30 - Departure: 22:00

The beach of Talamanca, due to its proximity tol Center of the city of Ibiza, was one of the beaches more popular in the years sixty and seventy, hence the beach bars offer It is very wide and that is interspersed with the houses with landscaped gardens on the edge of the beach, Talamanca which gives a charming appearance. Is curious, but makes fifteen years, the Beach had many more business that now, had positions of removed and put where is sold press, trinkets, etc. The environment is of the more varied: from families to athletes that leverage to play a game of beach volleyball, Ibizan making a break from work and, of course, residents of the exclusive area of Marina Botafoch that down to give it a bath before eating. The gateway of wood, that it crosses of tip to tip, it converts in the favorite of the area for exit to run, walking or cycling. Despite its proximity to the Centre of Ibiza, it is one quiet beach and nothing crowded, fine sand and water rich in iodine, What brings great benefits to the skin, the system bone and the circulation. A real luxury. Talamanca features with a wide offer services that make it a great place for take the Sun or swim is without any danger. You will also be able play quietly to blades or get started in sports as the dinghy sailing, paddle surfing, kayaking... In addition, if you want to practice snorkeling you recommend diving between the first and the second tip of the left of the cala or in the area of SA Punta, where are the waters crystal clear and clean. It has a fantastic showers and service S.O.S. Besides, it has a system of audio Beach so people blind they can enjoy solo it and the disabled they can bathe monitored, changed and showering. Is perfectly adapted for this purpose. At the end of the beach there is a jetty with ramp, for those of you with a boat small and trailer

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Day 9

palma de mallorca, spain

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Palma de Mallorca, the vibrant capital of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is a city where beach life, history, and Mediterranean charm blend effortlessly. Stroll along the palm-lined seafront promenade, Passeig Marítim, and you’ll see luxury yachts bobbing in the harbor, terraced cafés buzzing with locals and visitors, and the golden silhouette of the city’s Gothic cathedral dominating the skyline. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Palma is an ideal base for exploring the island or simply soaking up the relaxed coastal atmosphere. At the heart of the city stands La Seu, the magnificent cathedral that has watched over Palma’s bay for centuries. Its soaring buttresses and intricate façade are impressive from a distance, but step inside to admire the colorful stained glass, including one of the largest rose windows in the world, and design elements reimagined by Antoni Gaudí. Just a short walk away, the Royal Palace of La Almudaina and the labyrinth of narrow streets in the old town reveal Palma’s layered past—from Moorish rule to medieval Christian reconquest. Palma is also a city for leisurely discovery. Get lost in the historic quarter among honey-colored stone buildings, hidden courtyards, and boutiques tucked into centuries-old houses. Pause in a traditional café for an ensaïmada, the island’s famous spiral pastry, or sample fresh seafood and tapas at the lively Mercat de l’Olivar. As evening falls, the city’s terraces fill with people enjoying a glass of local wine or a gin and tonic while the sun sets over the bay. Beyond the urban core, Palma offers easy access to some of Mallorca’s most beautiful beaches and scenic routes. A short drive or bus ride brings you to sandy coves with turquoise waters, while inland roads lead to charming villages such as Valldemossa and Deià in the Tramuntana mountains. Whether you’re drawn by culture, cuisine, nightlife, or nature, Palma de Mallorca is a destination that invites you to slow down, explore, and savor the Mediterranean way of life.

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Day 10

barcelona, spain

Arrival: 07:00

Barcelona is een prachtige stad gelegen in het noordoosten van Spanje. Onder Nederlandse toeristen is Barcelona al jarenlang de populairste stad op het Iberische schiereiland. De combinatie van perfecte winkelstad, veel bezienswaardigheden, heerlijk eten en de ligging aan het water maken van Barcelona de topbestemming die het is.

Het aantal dagen dat je nodig hebt om Barcelona te verkennen is vooral afhankelijk van persoonlijke voorkeuren. Als je een groot deel van de hotspots wilt bezoeken inclusief een aantal musea, dan heb je al snel een dag of vier tot vijf nodig. Wil je ook nog op je gemak een of twee dagen aan het strand doorbrengen dan moet je er één of twee dagen bij optellen. Barcelona heeft voldoende te bieden om er een hele week naartoe te gaan als het weer een beetje mee wil zitten. Wie korter dan 3-4 dagen gaat die zal keuzes moeten maken. Je kunt tijd besparen door zo efficiënt mogelijk te plannen. Ook het vooraf kopen (via internet) van kaartjes kan ervoor zorgen dat je meer kunt doen in minder tijd. Vraag je echter af of dat hetgeen is wat je wilt.

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Western Mediterranean: 10 days from/to Barcelona

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