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Málaga,Spain GETTING THERE:

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The celebrated city of Málaga, birthplace of Pablo Picasso and Antonio Banderas, is steeped in history — both ancient and modern. It is peppered with warm-hued and often-colossal architectu­re, including its 16th-century cathedral known as ‘La Manquita’ or ‘One-Armed Lady’; due to a lack of funds only one of the two planned towers was completed. The sun-kissed Andalusian city is also home to excellent art museums. Once the principal port of the Moorish kingdom of Granada, the hilltop 11th-century citadel the Alcazaba is a must-visit. You can also explore the ancient Alhambra Palace on an excursion. From there, you can take in the awe-inspiring views from the pink-gold Arabian-style building, with its stunning Sierra Nevada snow-capped mountain backdrop. Other sightseein­g attraction­s include the caves in Nerja, an elegant old town on the edge of a cliff, which are among the largest and most spectacula­r in Europe.

A seven-night Spirit of Iberia itinerary, sailing round trip from Costa del Sol in Málaga, Spain, on intimate and relaxed cruise ship Marella Dream, starts from £1,032pp, based on two people sharing. Onboard highlights include a range of restaurant­s, West End-style musicals and comedy, plus live bands and spotlight cabaret, along with a casino, spa and gym. Price includes return flights from the UK, overseas transfers, all meals, drinks, gratuities and entertainm­ent on board. Ports of call include Leixoes (for Porto), Portugal; Lisbon, Portugal; Cadiz (for Seville), Spain; Casablanca, Morocco; and Gibraltar.

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