Five stunning Spanish destinations

Art lovers should pay a visit to the Museo de Bellas Artes, which houses works dating from the 12th century through to pieces by Cézanne and Gauguin.

For a dose of history and architecture, stroll the narrow streets of the old quarter and admire such sites as the arcaded Plaza Nueva and the Gothic Catedral de Santiago.

From Bilbao, you can also take a day trip to nearby San Sebastian. Visit La Concha beach and promenade for Instagram-worthy snaps, and don’t miss sampling the city’s famous pintxos (the Basque version of tapas). ­Try the San Sebastian On Your Own shore experience to see the sights at your own pace.

The city isn’t shy of impressive cultural institutions, including House of Mankind, Aquarium Finisterrae and San Antón Archaeological Museum. And for unbeatable views, climb the 234 steps up Europe’s oldest working lighthouse, the Tower of Hercules.

La Coruña is the main Atlantic gateway to the scenic Galicia region, a land of lush valleys, rugged coastline, dense forest and towering mountain ranges. Any visit to the region would be incomplete without a trip to Santiago de Compostela and its inspiring Romanesque cathedral – see it on the Santiago de Compostela shore experience.

For a look at off-the-beaten-path Ibiza, try the Hidden Corners of Ibiza shore experience. This outing takes you to the charming village of Es Cubells, the beautiful Cala d’Hort beach and Ca’n Costa, where you’ll visit a 400-year-old country house and taste local produce and wine.

For those after a more traditional taste of this Balearic gem, explore Ibiza Town’s old quarter and the chic shops, restaurants, bars and cafés in the lower town. Beachgoers are spoilt for choice too, with a stretch of sand to suit every whim.

Be sure to visit the Mercado Central, a gorgeous Art Nouveau building where home cooks and professional chefs alike come to source the freshest produce. See it on the Flavours of Valencia shore experience and get a taste of the local cuisine.

Those looking for fun, meanwhile, can find it anywhere from the city’s beautiful beaches to the Turia Gardens to the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences. Valencia also boasts plenty of lively festivals and celebrations, from the spectacular colours and lights of Las Fallas to the all-out revelry of La Tomatina in nearby Buñol.

The city’s architecture ranges from ancient to modern, but it’s perhaps best known for the outlandish Art Nouveau architecture of Antoni Gaudí – the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell being prime examples. See these and other Modernist wonders on the Gaudí Tour shore experience.

Some cruises offer evenings in Barcelona, giving you a chance to discover the city’s exciting dining and nightlife scene. From family-run tapas joints to Michelin-starred restaurants and beachside chiringuitos to cava bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice.