Canary Islands Cruise from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Málaga — 9 Days

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria pairs a working Atlantic port with one of Spain’s finest urban beaches. Explore Vegueta’s cobbled lanes, cathedral and Casa de Colón, a museum linked to Columbus’s voyages. The seafront promenade invites an easy stroll beside Las Canteras’ broad sands and sheltered waters. Local seafood and Canarian wines reward a longer pause before you return to the ship.

San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain

San Sebastián de la Gomera is a small port with a large place in Atlantic history. Columbus called here in 1492 before sailing west, and the town rewards a leisurely walk. See the 15th-century Torre del Conde, then visit the Church of the Assumption, linked to his stay. Beyond the waterfront, La Gomera’s steep green interior leads to Garajonay National Park, where ancient laurel forest fills deep ravines.

Arrecife, Spain

Arrecife is Lanzarote’s compact capital, where Atlantic light catches whitewashed buildings and fishing boats in the harbour. Step ashore near Charco de San Ginés, a sheltered lagoon edged with cafés, seafood restaurants and low houses. César Manrique’s vision shapes Lanzarote, from its striking architecture to gardens and cultural spaces. Beyond town, volcanic landscapes and vineyards reveal why the island feels unlike any other Canary Island.

Agadir, Morocco

Agadir faces the Atlantic beneath the foothills of the Anti-Atlas, with a broad crescent beach and year-round sunshine. The 1960 earthquake destroyed much of the old city; today’s Agadir is modern, spacious and easy to explore. At Souk El Had, browse stalls of spices, leather and ceramics. Then visit the Kasbah ruins for wide views across the harbor and coast. For a quieter glimpse of local life, explore the fishing port or settle at a beachfront café.

Safi, Morocco

Safi meets the Atlantic with a working harbour, a lively medina and a craft tradition visible in its distinctive ceramics. Visit Potters’ Hill to see workshops shaping the city’s celebrated pottery, then explore the Portuguese-built Kechla fortress above town. Inside, the National Museum of Ceramics traces Safi’s craft heritage; along the waterfront, boats land the day’s catch. Come ashore for a grounded encounter with Morocco’s Atlantic coast, far removed from Marrakesh’s inland bustle.

Casablanca, Morocco

Casablanca is Morocco’s commercial capital, where Atlantic breezes meet broad boulevards and a lively medina. Begin at the Hassan II Mosque, whose vast prayer hall and soaring minaret stand beside the ocean. Then explore the French-era Art Deco centre, or browse the lanes of the Habous quarter for pastries, crafts and bookshops. Casablanca rewards curiosity with a modern Morocco shaped by trade, architecture and daily life.

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Puerto Banus-Marbella, Spain

Puerto Banús is Marbella’s purpose-built marina, where superyachts sit beside designer boutiques and waterfront cafés. Beyond the polished quay, Andalusian streets, whitewashed villages and the Sierra Blanca give the Costa del Sol its character. Spend time in Marbella’s old town, with its orange-tree squares and the 16th-century Plaza de los Naranjos. Or follow the coast for a round of golf, a long lunch or a visit to Ronda.

Malaga, Spain

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.