Mediterráneo desde Marsella

The UNESCO-protected port of Valletta, the capital of the island of Malta, is one of the must-see stops for every Mediterranean cruise of merit.

You can admire this port, constructed in the second half of the 16th century by the Frenchman Jean de la Valette and moulded by the religious and military Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, from your MSC ship even before disembarking. The over 300 monuments rising in little more than half a square kilometre make this a place with one of the greatest density of historical attractions to visit during a cruise, not mentioning other attractions such as its beaches, seaside locales and restaurants.
An excursion to the island can start right from its capital, Valletta, which enchants the cruise-goer with its famous Maltese balconies, which decorate the facades of houses in its old quarter. Surrounded by a multitude of churches, which the islanders assure are as many as the days of the year, the St. John’s Co-Cathedral is one of Malta’s biggest tourist attractions.
The National Museum of Archaeology, on the other hand, hosts prehistoric artefacts found on the island. By the Grand Harbour, one can visit the underground passages of Auberge de Castille and the beautiful Baracca Gardens, which overlook the harbour; at night, when the city gates would close, its porticoes served as shelter for travellers. To get a taste of the life of Malta’s ancient nobility, visit Casa Rocca Piccola.
A 16th century Palazzo now the residence of the 9th Marquis De Piro, it has period furnishings and has a bomb shelter built for protection against bombings during the Second World War. The set of the film Popeye can still be seen from Malta’s largest beach, as well as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha with a fresco of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Christ; according to tradition, Saint Luke, who was shipwrecked on the island with Saint Paul, is the author of this Byzantine-style fresco.

Barcelona es la capital de la región de Cataluña. Se encuentra a lo largo de la costa mediterránea entre las desembocaduras de los ríos Besós y Llobregat. En el noroeste un conjunto de colinas corren paralelas a la costa. En el suroeste de la ciudad vieja se encuentra el puerto y a lo largo la famosa avenida de “La Rambla”. Hoy Barcelona es la segunda ciudad más grande de España en lo que a población se refiere y es el principal centro industrial del país. Barcelona acoge dos universidades, varios museos y bibliotecas, y ha sido un centro cultural y artístico desde la Edad Media.

MARSELLA La segunda ciudad de Francia y capital de la región de Provenza, Costa Azzurra. Marsella se encuentra en la costa sureste de Francia. El fuerte viento mistral sopla lejos todos los rastros de la contaminación y por lo tanto proporciona una claridad de aire tan puro que muchos artistas famosos han sido atraídos a la ciudad: Cézanne, Braque, Derain, Dufy y Marquet. Aunque Marsella es la capital económica e industrial de Francia, se las arregla para seguir siendo fiel a sus propias tradiciones y cultura, que se refleja en su estilo de vida de y en sus numerosos museos, teatros y casas de ópera.

Overlooking the ‘Gulf of the Poets’, lies the Italian naval city of La Spezia, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. Here, a maze of atmospheric streets lead to an impressive commercial harbour with glamorous yachts and pretty palm trees. This bustling Liguria port boasts historical churches, museums, and gardens. Nearby, Cinque Terre, Pisa, and Florence are just waiting to be discovered.

Nápoles es un puerto mediterráneo grande y extenso, con un centro que tiene muchos focos diferentes esperando a ser descubiertos en una excursión de crucero por el Mediterráneo de MSC.

Los cruceros MSC por el Mediterráneo también ofrecen excursiones a Pompeya. Uno de los centros comerciales romanos más importantes de Campania, un lugar de vacaciones para los patricios ricos y una ciudad comercial que exportaba vino y pescado, la erupción del Vesubio en el año 79 d.C. congeló el modo de vida de la ciudad tal y como era en aquel momento.

También se puede viajar a la isla de Capri, lugar de leyenda, hogar de las míticas sirenas y patio de recreo de los más ricos en los últimos años, aunque ahora se ha asentado en una lucrativa existencia como objetivo de las excursiones de un día desde el continente.

Merece la pena visitarla, pero hoy e día es difícil encontrar los origines de la prosa púrpura.

Palermo una vez fue un importante centro del Mediterráneo, Palermo sigue teniendo la grandeza de su antigua grandeza. Ahora, la capital de Sicilia, es una ciudad grande, espaciosa y colorida, ubicada en la llanura de Conca d’Oro (Golden Shell) entre dos promontorios magníficos.
La zona ha sido objeto de numerosos dominadores durante siglos, incluyendo Romanos, Cartagineses, Bizantinos, Griegos, Árabes, Normandos, Suevos y Españoles. Debido a este pasado la ciudad sigue siendo una mezcla exótica de muchas culturas. Muchos de los monumentos aún existen dando a la ciudad un aspecto algo único.

The UNESCO-protected port of Valletta, the capital of the island of Malta, is one of the must-see stops for every Mediterranean cruise of merit.

You can admire this port, constructed in the second half of the 16th century by the Frenchman Jean de la Valette and moulded by the religious and military Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, from your MSC ship even before disembarking. The over 300 monuments rising in little more than half a square kilometre make this a place with one of the greatest density of historical attractions to visit during a cruise, not mentioning other attractions such as its beaches, seaside locales and restaurants.
An excursion to the island can start right from its capital, Valletta, which enchants the cruise-goer with its famous Maltese balconies, which decorate the facades of houses in its old quarter. Surrounded by a multitude of churches, which the islanders assure are as many as the days of the year, the St. John’s Co-Cathedral is one of Malta’s biggest tourist attractions.
The National Museum of Archaeology, on the other hand, hosts prehistoric artefacts found on the island. By the Grand Harbour, one can visit the underground passages of Auberge de Castille and the beautiful Baracca Gardens, which overlook the harbour; at night, when the city gates would close, its porticoes served as shelter for travellers. To get a taste of the life of Malta’s ancient nobility, visit Casa Rocca Piccola.
A 16th century Palazzo now the residence of the 9th Marquis De Piro, it has period furnishings and has a bomb shelter built for protection against bombings during the Second World War. The set of the film Popeye can still be seen from Malta’s largest beach, as well as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieha with a fresco of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Christ; according to tradition, Saint Luke, who was shipwrecked on the island with Saint Paul, is the author of this Byzantine-style fresco.