Join Star Clipper in Malaga for a sailing holiday discovering the highlights of Spain and the Balearic Islands.
Sail from the splendid city of Malaga to Almeria situated in the shadow of the magnificent Alcazaba fortress. Continue on to the idyllic Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Menorca where unspoiled sandy beaches and azure waters await.
Star Clipper then sails to the Calvi on the island of Corsica before journeying west to Elba and the historic port town of Portoferraio.
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Balearics and Spain Itinerary
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Day 1 - Malaga (Spain)
Embark Star Clipper in Malaga.
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Day 2 - Almeria
Almeria is located at the foot of a mountain range in the south eastern part of Andalucia. Not to be missed is the magnificent Alcazaba, an Arab fortress built by the Caliph of Cordoba in the 10th Century. The Alcazaba is the second largest Muslim fortress in Andalucia behind the Alhambra in Granada.
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Day 3 - At sea
Enjoy the ship's facilities on a relaxing day at sea.
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Day 4 - Palma de Mallorca (Mallorca, Spain)
Towering over the harbour, Palma's enormous Gothic cathedral is a powerful symbol of the religious fervour which gripped all of Spain shortly after the defeat of the Moors. Built by Jaume I, its vast open nave and soaring Gothic columns have been added to over the centuries. Behind the Cathedral, a maze of twisting streets leads to designer boutiques and open-air markets.
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Day 5 - Mahon (Menorca)
Gracious Georgian buildings that climb the steep hills backing the Moll Ponent. Mahon's heritage also includes the invention of mayonnaise and the first distillation of gin from juniper berries.
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Day 6 - At Sea
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Day 7 - Calvi (Corsica)
Napoleon once said that he could recognise his native island blindfolded thanks to the wonderful scent of the maquis. When you arrive in Corsica by sea, that's the first thing you notice. The second is the wild, mountainous landscape... and when you see a medieval citadel overlooking a marina, you'll know you've arrived in Calvi!
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Day 8 - Portoferraio (Elba, Italy)
From his villa in Portoferraio, Napoleon, the exiled Emperor of France, looked out over the waiting ships in the harbour and dreamed of returning to glory. Enjoy a local vineyard tour, and near Portoferraio, discover the remains of an ancient Etruscan civilisation.
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Day 9 - Civitavecchia (Italy)
Disembark Star Clipper in Civitavecchia.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.