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Explore 14 Spain travel stories from Adventure Life, featuring expert insights, destination highlights, and firsthand experiences from ancient and culturally rich sites. Whether you’re planning your next adventure in 2026 or 2027, these stories offer inspiration for exploring ruins, archaeological wonders, and hidden historical gems across the globe. Learn from the journeys of fellow travelers and discover meaningful ways to connect with the past through thoughtful travel. Let these Spain stories guide your path into history.
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Adventures in the Mediterranean

How to Choose a Mediterranean Cruise

The highlights and what to expect on the various Mediterranean cruises. This article also touches on the various destinations you can visit, some of Adventure Life's different ships, and benefits and drawbacks of trip lengths.
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Walking in Santorini

Travel to the Mediterranean

Summer is the high travel season in the Mediterranean. The best time to take a Mediterranean cruise, however, is in the spring (May-June) or fall (September-October).
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MS Fernao de Magalhaes

10 Favorite Ports on the Douro River

Favorite ports on the Douro River include the thriving city of Porto, Ferradosa, and Pinhao in the wine region, and Régua-where one of Portugal’s finest 18th-century palaces brings the history of the region into clear focus.
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Relax on the beaches of the French Riviera

Top Mediterranean Cruise Ports

The temperate climate of the Mediterranean makes it a delightful destination to visit on a luxury cruise. Coupled with explorations of historic cities and archaeological sites and plenty of active day excursions, from swimming and snorkeling in turquoise waters to hiking and biking around the ancient ruins and rolling valleys, you don’t have to travel beyond the ports to find a world of adventure.
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Riding burros in Greece.

The Best Time to Visit Spain

The Spring or Fall is the best time of the year to visit Spain is in for the Mediterranean or central Spain to beat the heat, and during the summer months if traveling to the northern region of the country. Spring The coastal cities of Spain including Andalucia’s Málaga, Marbella, and Cadiz, Costa Blanca’s Alicante, …
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Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion

The Best Time to Visit Spain

Fall or Spring is the best time to visit Spain for the Mediterranean or central Spain to beat the heat, and during the summer months if traveling to the northern region of the country. There are also lighter crowds, as the Summer is the high season.
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Porto, Portugal Old Town

Best Time to Take a Douro River Cruise (Portugal & Spain)

Considered one of the most untamed rivers of Europe, the Douro, stretching from the Atlantic Coast of Portugal into the Iberian heart of Spain, enjoys a longer cruising season than most European rivers due to its relatively southern location on the continent. More months of warm weather and milder winters allow Douro River cruise operators to start in March and run cruises through late November.
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The Adriatic Pearl

How to Choose a Cruise from Spain

Choosing a cruise from Spain is a matter of deciding where you want to visit and how long you want to be at sea. Spain has a wealth of ports of call that encompass the beauty and culture of the country and is a jumping-off point for voyages to neighboring Mediterranean countries.
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Port of Alexandria

Best Spain Ports and Things to Do

The best cruise ports in Spain from north to south include Bilbao, Barcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Cartagena, Mallorca, Malaga, and Cadiz. The coast of Spain and its ports offer historic, cultural, and relaxing attractions and activities that make a Spain cruise an adventure in discovery. For information about exploring the country’s port cities by the sea, reach out to one of our travel experts.
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Sunset view of Yonne River in Burgundy

European River Cruises for Families Children, Parents & Grandparents

European river cruises can be an amazing experience for families with members of all ages, and if you’re traveling with minors (under the age of 18), a cruise can be a fantastic way to engage them in history and culture as they see their textbooks come to life in the form of castles, museums, battlegrounds of ancient and modern wars, ruins, and so much more.
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Our ship anchored

The Glorious Spain and Portugal!

This trip was my first cruise and my first time in Europe! I took an 8-day cruise on the Harmony V with my mother in August and had a wonderful time! We sailed on rivers and went through locks and explored beautiful city centers in Spain, ate local dishes such as paella and sangria and encountered beautiful architecture and beautiful gelato in …
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The Royal Palace in Madrid

Spanish Tapas, Wine and Culture

It had been twelve years since I studied in Salamanca, Spain in college, and I hadn't returned since. I was excited to see my beautiful second-home again, and to bring my husband back to the place I lived for my last semester of college. We spent two weeks walking around ancient cities and towns, eating delicious Spanish tapas and drinking amazing …
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Plaza de los Torros and Train Station

Mediterranean Babymoon!

Right before baby #2, this couple decided to reward themselves with a cruise of the Mediterranean. They took plenty of pictures and leave us with some of their best advice.
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The seafront of Cadiz

Andrea Repositioning

Repositioning Cruise on the Andrea from Cadiz to Buenos Aires. November 2008
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