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Experience rustic architecture and mouth-watering cuisine on your first holiday to Spain and Portugal.

There's plenty to do, whether you decide to explore ashore by yourself or pay a little extra for a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/shore-excursions">shore experience</a>.

<h3>&nbsp;History, culture, fine wine and good times... The perfect blend for your holiday.</h3>

Britannia and Iona are the best ships to help you get the most out of your first holiday to Spain and Portugal. With big, open spaces, plus Iona's SkyDome, the beautiful scenery can be witnessed from multiple areas all around the ships.

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<h3>Incredible sights, tasty food and even better memories.</h3>

<h3>From sunshine and siestas to history and adventure... These countries have it all.</h3>

Our Spain &amp; Portugal holidays can take you to Alicante, Barcelona, Cádiz, Lisbon, Malaga, Valencia, Vigo and more.

Shore experiences cost a little bit extra, but they're worth it. Either log in to&nbsp;<a href="https://my.pocruises.com/mycruise/login">My P&amp;O Cruises</a>&nbsp;and book and pay for your shore experience there, or you can do so once you're on board at the shore experience desk or by using the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/my-holiday">My Holiday digital pocket planner</a>. Please note, shore experiences are popular and tend to be booked in advance.&nbsp;You can book shore experiences up until 3 days before your cruise departs.

With overnight stays in Lisbon and Barcelona on selected holidays, you'll have even more time to dive deeper into each destination and create lifelong memories.

Soak up the local nightlife with evenings and overnight stays in port

With Fly-cruises, you fly from your choice of regional airport to a holiday destination and are transferred to the departure port of your cruise ship. After a relaxing holiday, you are transferred back to the airport for your flight home.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/fly-cruises">Click here to find out more.</a>

Jet straight to the sun and join your ship on a fly-cruise holiday or sail straight from Southampton.

Our Spain &amp; Portugal cruise holidays range from 7-17+ nights.

Our Spain and Portugal cruise holidays are from September to April.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral of the archdiocese of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain.

Rustic architecture, tasty tapas and incredible landmarks.

Barcelona is a city that's teeming with history and you can explore every inch of it. Whether you take part in a guided tour or explore on your own, you can discover the Gaudí buildings, art park and museum. Soak in the rustic sights of this ingenious city whilst you learn all about its rich history. Afterwards you can grab a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants lined along Barcelona's harbour and have a glass of something special to finish off the day.

Discover the Gaudí architecture in Barcelona

More than anything, Vigan life is defined by the sea: it's one of the largest fishing ports in the world, and home to some of the best seafood you'll find anywhere in Spain. When you step into one of the city's many bars, be sure to take advantage of the tradition of free pintxos (a kind of small tapas) offered with every drink. They're often seafood-based and always delicious. Galician cuisine is defined by the region's love of Atlantic seafood, along with the earthier flavours of its inland areas.

Gibraltar isn't just great for its shopping or its famous landmark, the Rock. With a little tuition, you can also become a pro on the water with some paddle boarding. Paddle out in the sheltered waters of Sandy Bay with your professional and informative guides for spectacular views of the Rock and the Great Gibraltar Sand Dune on the eastern cliffs.

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Incredible things to do in Spain and Portugal

Gaudí's home combines a warm Mediterranean vibe and proud Catalan intensity in an enviable coastal setting.

Offering fabulous food, incredible architecture and culture galore, these five gems in Spain and Portugal are sure to bring out your inner explorer.

If you’re looking for a holiday that combines some of Europe’s most exhilarating cities with copious sunshine, cultural clout and fabulous food, it’s time to head west down Spain and Portugal’s Atlantic coast.

Spain and Portugal: the coast with the most

An overnight stay in port means that the ship will dock and you can explore the destination in the evening, getting the most out of your holiday.

For a little bit extra, you can take part in a range of fun activities with experienced and informative guides by your side.

Serenity sunbeds and chairs on board P&O Cruises ships

Infinity pool on board P&O Cruises ship Iona

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Our Mediterranean holidays can take you to Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal and Spain. The endless magic of the Med is waiting.

How about a Mediterranean cruise holiday?

Hop on a tuk-tuk motorised rickshaw and discover Lisbon in a fun and unique way. With the wind in your hair, take in the views across the river Tagus and admire the grand Lisbon Cathedral and other classic landmarks. Visit the Graça and Necessidades vantage points for two different views of the city. Stopping along the way, you can also try some regional cheese and bread, traditional custard tarts and some fruity port wine.

The city of Seville is full of interesting sights to see and is sure not to disappoint. With all manner of architecture to explore, such as ancient Roman ruins or impressive Gothic structures, this is the perfect place if you love to learn a bit of history. Perhaps the Seville Cathedral will be the one to impress you with its high ceilings and colourful stained glass? Or maybe you’ll enjoy strolling around the Plaza de España, the most famous square in Seville, whose architecture is a rustic tribute to Spain? Whatever you see, the sights are sure to take your breath away.

First built in the 13th century, this fort dominates the Alicante skyline and has the best views of the city, so get your camera out and snap the incredible scenery. From the imposing Santa Bárbara castle to memorable streets, a journey into Alicante's rich history, is around every corner. Stroll through the streets filled with multi-coloured buildings or take a walk along the white beach and feel the warm sand in between your toes. Whatever you decide to do with your time here, you're sure to become a part of the city's history which spans more than 7,000 years.

Visit the Santa Bárbara castle in Alicante

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Spain & Portugal holidays

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From sunshine and siestas to history and adventure... These countries have it all.

Top things to do in Spain and Portugal

Discover the Gaudí architecture in Barcelona

Taste the famous seafood in Vigo

Paddle board in Gibraltar

History, culture, fine wine and good times... The perfect blend for your holiday.

Lisbon by tuk-tuk

Admire the architecture in Seville

Visit the Santa Bárbara castle in Alicante

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Incredible sights, tasty food and even better memories.

Soak up the local nightlife with evenings and overnight stays in port

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