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Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Tenerife, Canary Islands)
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22:00
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'The island capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a lively, friendly city with picturesque streets, parks and squares as well as a world-renowned botanic garden. The centre of Santa Cruz is a mixture of old areas and modern architecture. The famous beaches of Las Gaviotas and Las Teresitas are very close nearby the city. Monte de la Esperanza, which towers over the city is also worth a visit, since the view from the summit is truly breathtaking. 'Sights include: the Plaza de Espana with its war memorial, the Museums of Archaeology and Anthropology, Carta Palace, the baroque church of Iglesia de la Concepción, the Museum of painting and sculpture, Castillo de Paso Alto.
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Arrecife (Lanzarote, Canary Islands)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 19:00
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Arrecife is the capital city of Lanzarote and has a population of around 40,000. As recently as two hundred years ago, there was only a small harbour here which belonged to the former capital, Teguise. Only during the last century did the town slowly begin to develop. Arrecife is made almost entirely of narrow, winding streets. Sights include: the "Castillo de San Gabriel" with an archaeological museum and the "Castillo de San José". The main business streets, "Calle Real" and "León y Castillo" are packed with shops and entertainment venues.
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Fuerteventura (Canary Islands, Spain)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 18:00
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The temperature on Fuerteventura remains pleasantly warm all year round, which is why the island is also known as the "island of eternal Springtime". Volcanic mountains, expansive steppes, picturesque coves and paradise beaches shape the face of the island. Dreamy little fishing villages with old churches and defence towers are typical of Fuerteventura.
Sights include: the capital, Puerto del Rosario, the small town of Betancuria which has an archaeological museum and the cathedral "Vega de Rio Palmas", the palm tree oasis to the South of Betancuria, the Corralejo nature park, a quiet sandy beach to the South of Puerto del Rosario.
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La Gomera (Canary Islands, Spain)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 19:00
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Las Palmas (Gran Canaria, Canary Islands)
Arrival: 05:00
Departure: 22:00
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The largest city on the Canary Isles is on Gran Canaria and has a population of 355,000 and a totally original and unique architecture. The cathedral, on which construction work began following the discovery of America, has a Gothic and Neo-classical style. It stands on the lovely square "Santa Ana", which is where the archiepiscopal palace and several other buildings in the distinctive 'Canary' style are also situated. The "Barrio de la Vegueta" area stands out due to its many manor houses, which show the influence of the Latin American colonial style.
Sights include: the "Centro Atlantico de Arte Moderno" which has an important collection of contemporary art.
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At Sea
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Funchal (Madeira, Portugal)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 17:00
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Funchal is the capital of Madeira and lies at the South coast of the island. The port stretches from a relatively flat area of the coast to high up in the adjacent mountain chain. Funchal is perfect not only for relaxing in one of the floating cafés by the harbour, but also for shopping for delicacies in the market hall, which has a huge assortment of fish, flowers and vegetables. The city centre is also worth seeing: in the old town area is the famous fort. The upper town is dominated by the "Castelo de São de Pico", also known as "Pico Fort". At the foot of the fort lies the English cemetery. Further attractions: the cathedral, the old customs house, the fort "São Tiago", the city park, "Quinta das Cruzes" gardens with an archaeological park.
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Tenerife, Canary Islands)
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'The island capital of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a lively, friendly city with picturesque streets, parks and squares as well as a world-renowned botanic garden. The centre of Santa Cruz is a mixture of old areas and modern architecture. The famous beaches of Las Gaviotas and Las Teresitas are very close nearby the city. Monte de la Esperanza, which towers over the city is also worth a visit, since the view from the summit is truly breathtaking. 'Sights include: the Plaza de Espana with its war memorial, the Museums of Archaeology and Anthropology, Carta Palace, the baroque church of Iglesia de la Concepción, the Museum of painting and sculpture, Castillo de Paso Alto.
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