Itinerary
PONANT invites you to discover exceptional sites during this cruise between Spain and Portugal, the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy this unforgettable 13-day trip aboard Le Champlain, with sumptuous landscapes and historic cities. Your voyage will begin in Barcelona, a city in perpetual movement, where you will have the opportunity to set out on the traces of Gaudí, and fall under the spell of his famous architectural works, such as the Sagrada Familia cathedral. After a first call at Valencia, with its remarkable architectural splendours, you will join Malaga, the lively and cultural capital of the Costa del Sol. You will then head to Andalusia, where you will discover Cadiz, one of the country' oldest cities, built on a rock and surrounded by the sea. Your ship will then set a course southward to carry you to Madeira, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. On this steep island covered in luxuriant vegetation, the variety of landscapes, including sheer cliffs, levadas, banana plantations, and laurisilva, never ceases to amaze visitors. Here you will discover Funchal, the capital of the Madeira Islands. Its Museum of Sacred Art, housed in a former bishop' palace, reveals Flemish paintings and precious jewellery. While the secrets of the production of the famous Madeira Wine will be the occasion for a pleasant experience. After a call at Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a lively and cosmopolitan town, your ship will discover Lanzarote, also called 'island of fire'. Its quasi-lunar landscapes are sure to surprise you. Your last call will be La Gomera. This tiny island with its lush vegetation is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its biosphere reserve. Your cruise will come to an end in Las Palmas, in the island of Gran Canaria.
