Cruises from Palma, Majorca

The Mediterranean has to be one of the best places in the world to go on a cruise. After all, doesn’t it have everything you could wish for? There is plenty of sand, sun and crystal blue waters to go around, sure, but there are also wonderful cities you can visit, awesome nightlife, and plenty of history-filled shore excursions.

Palma is the jumping-off point for many Mediterranean cruises. This city is the main port on Majorca, an island off the coast of Spain. It is known for its sunny climate and wonderful beaches. The summer temperatures average about 30 degrees. You can bask in the sun on the beach, take a leisurely swim or engage in any of the many water sports available on the island.

The city itself has a lot to offer. Palma’s architecture is stunning. Throughout its history the island has been under the rule of numerous countries, including Rome and the Caliphate. The result has been a wonderful confluence of many different styles of architecture. Palma’s Silk Exchange and the City Council building are particularly beautiful.

There are many cafes throughout the city where you can sit and watch the world go by. A huge variety of restaurants, shops and nightclubs are available. Palma is home to the Baroque Basilica de Sant Francesc and a beautiful gothic cathedral. The ruins of baths from the tenth century can be found in Banys Arab.

After your cruise departs from Palma you will visit many of the delights of the Mediterranean. There is no one set cruising pattern, but some of the common destinations are Barcelona, Palermo, Naples, Genoa, Ajaccio, Corsica, Olbia, Sete, Mahon, Toulon, the French Riviera and Rome. Which of these you will get to visit depends on the length of your cruise and your itinerary.

Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and is home to great beaches, wonderful architecture and enough sporting events to please any sports fan. You will be stunned at the beauty of the French Riviera and may take a day trip to Monte Carolo or Cannes.

Naples and Rome need no introduction; both are familiar destinations to anyone who has considered traveling. Palermo and Genoa, however, are less well known. Palermo is the capital of Sicily and is renowned for both its historical sites and its restaurants. There may be no better place in all of the Mediterranean to partake of a great meal. Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa and the city was named Cultural Capital of the EU in 2004.

Olbia is on the northeastern coast of Sardinia and contains a number of beautiful beaches and the National Archaeology Museum. Many of the other destinations are lesser-known ports and resorts in Spain, France and Italy.

Regardless of which path your cruise takes, you are sure to experience all the wonders the Mediterranean has to offer. Shore trips aside, there will also be plenty of fun to be had at sea. Most cruise-goers fly into and out of Palma.