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A Two-Week Western Mediterranean Cruise on P&O Arvia
This two-week cruise sails from Southampton and includes a Bay of Biscay crossing, a call in A Coruña, sea days, and a Palma de Mallorca call. The creator describes the A Coruña visit as a self-guided walk and the Mallo…
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This two-week cruise sails from Southampton and includes a Bay of Biscay crossing, a call in A Coruña, sea days, and a Palma de Mallorca call. The creator describes the A Coruña visit as a self-guided walk and the Mallorca excursion as ship-organized. Check current sailing, excursion, and venue arrangements before departure. The balcony cabin had bedside USB sockets and a kettle; the space around the bed made wardrobe access awkward, and the shower room was small but adequate.
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Days 1–14: Western Mediterranean sailing aboard P&O Arvia
The cruise crosses the Bay of Biscay before calling at A Coruña. After that port visit, the sailing continues with sea days before reaching Palma de Mallorca on the fifth day; the Mallorca excursion goes east to the Caves of Drach and Porto Cristo. On board, the group made use of the bars, infinity pools, sunbeds, and food available throughout the day. The Altitude Skywalk is an aerial ropes course. The progressive quiz runs on sea days, with scores combined for a result on the final sea day. C…
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A Coruña Old TownA Coruña Old Town, A Coruña, Spain
A self-guided walk through the old part of the city passes historic buildings and churches. The route includes uphill sections; the creator found walking downhill easier.
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Tower of HerculesTower of Hercules, A Coruña, Spain
The second-century lighthouse is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its history connects A Coruña with the Spanish Armada and the later attack led by Francis Drake.
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Praza de María PitaPraza de María Pita, A Coruña, Spain
After exploring the city, the group stopped for coffee at a bar on the corner of the square. The bar is not named, so use the square as a reference point for the coffee stop.
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Caves of DrachCoves del Drach, Porto Cristo, Mallorca, Spain
The ship excursion visits caves extending about 1,200 metres and descending 25 metres, with Lake Martel among the highlights. Look for the formations and the turquoise water. The underground orchestra performs on boats during the music and light show; cameras are not allowed during the show. To avoid the boat queue, which was described as about 30 minutes, visitors can walk across a bridge to the exit.
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Porto CristoPorto Cristo, Mallorca, Spain
The excursion makes a brief stop in Porto Cristo after the caves. The town was described as a pleasant place to visit. The beach looked inviting for swimming and sunbathing.
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Platja de Porto CristoPlatja de Porto Cristo, Porto Cristo, Mallorca, Spain
The beach looked suitable for swimming and sunbathing during the Porto Cristo stop.