7 nights · Portugal · Departs Lisbon (Portugal) · Visiting Portimao, Seville, Gibraltar, Ceuta, Malaga · Aboard Azamara Cruises on the Azamara Onward
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| Cruise line | Azamara Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Azamara Onward |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $2,189 per person |
| Year built | 1999 |
| Guests | 804 |
| Cabins | 352 |
| Crew | 373 |
| Length | 181 m |
| Beam | 25 m |
| Cruising speed | 18.0 kn |
Lisbon is a city best approached with time and comfortable shoes. Its seven hills rise above the Tagus, linking tiled lanes, grand squares and viewpoints with wide river views. In Alfama, narrow streets preserve the feel of old Lisbon. In Belém, the Jerónimos Monastery and Tower recall Portugal’s age of discovery. Pause for coffee and a warm pastel de nata between sights.
Portimão sits where the Arade River meets the Atlantic, in Portugal’s sunlit Algarve. From the quay, Praia da Rocha’s ochre cliffs and broad sands are close at hand. In the old town, tiled façades and cafés frame the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Choose fresh sardines at the waterfront, or cross the river to Ferragudo for a quieter village view. Portimão makes an easy base for exploring the Algarve’s coast without sacrificing a genuine working-town feel.
Seville’s river port opens onto a city of Moorish courtyards, Gothic grandeur and lively streets. The cathedral and Giralda dominate the old quarter. The Alcázar’s tiled rooms and gardens reveal centuries of Islamic and Christian rule. Along the Guadalquivir, former trading warehouses recall the city’s Atlantic fortunes. Come ashore ready to walk, pause for tapas, and let the details set the pace.
Gibraltar stands at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, looking across the Strait towards Morocco. The Rock rises above a compact town shaped by British, Spanish and Mediterranean influences. A taxi tour of the Upper Rock Nature Reserve brings far-reaching views and close encounters with Barbary macaques. Below, explore the Great Siege Tunnels and Moorish Castle, then browse Main Street’s shops and cafés.
Ceuta sits on the North African shore, yet belongs to Spain. This compact port faces Morocco across the Strait of Gibraltar. Walk the Royal Walls, whose moat and bastions recall centuries of strategic importance. Then pause in Plaza de África, beside the cathedral and sanctuary. For a broader view, follow the road or trail toward Monte Hacho. The city rewards curious visitors with layered history, sea air and an unmistakably cross-cultural character.
Málaga is more than a gateway to Andalusia; it is a port city with a confident life of its own. In the old centre, the Roman Theatre sits below the Moorish Alcazaba, while the cathedral rises above nearby streets. Visit the Picasso Museum or his birthplace, then try grilled sardines and local wine at a pavement table. The Mediterranean is close: city beaches, Atarazanas Market and palm-lined promenades make lingering easy.
Published September 15, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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