Malaga
Nestling between the mountains and the sea, Malaga, on Spain’s east coast, is known as the capital of the Costa del Sol.
Fantastic beaches nestled between the mountains and the seaNestling between the mountains and the sea, Malaga, on Spain’s east coast, is known as the capital of the Costa del Sol.
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The climate is Mediterranean-Subtropical with mild winters and comfortable summers. Malaga enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of about 300 sunshine days and only about 50 days with precipitation annually. It is located on the coastline, the winds blowing from the Mediterranean Sea makes the heat manageable during the summer. It experiences the warmest winters of any European city with a population over 250,000 and over 100,000 jointly with two other cities from Andalusia: Almería and Algeciras. Its average annual temperature is 18°C : 23°C during the day and 13°C at night.
In the coldest month - January, the typically temperature ranges from 11 to 18°C during the day, 4 to 12 °C at night and the average sea temperature is 15–16°C. In the warmest month - August, the typically temperature ranges from 26 to 32°C during the day, above 20°C at night and the average sea temperature is 23°C. Average number of days above 21°C is 206, average number of days above 32 °C is 18. Average morning relative humidity 79%, evening relative humidity 57%. Average number of frost days is 0. Sunshine hours is till 2,815 per year, from 158 in December to 338 in July rain occurs mainly in winter, the summers are generally dry season, with the summer temperatures lasting 8–9 months. December, January and February are characterized by early-autumn/spring temperatures. The temperate figures shown are based on monthly average weather conditions for the selected port. Weather data is not real-time, and sometimes no data is shown for a specific date, month or port in general.
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MAL01 - CITY TOUR (approx. 4 hours) - 2012
Your excursion will begin with a guided tour through the main streets of Malaga; we will pass the Alameda Principal, a long avenue flanked by lush oriental and ficus trees. Visit the XVI century Cathedral, one of the most important examples of Andalusian Renaissance architecture before looking round the Gibralfaro fortress.Please note: the visit to the Cathedral and to Gibralfaro fortress will be reconfirmed during your cruise.
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MAL01WI - CITY TOUR (approximately 4 hours) - 2011/2012 (code and prices valid from 13.11.11 until 22.03.12 – MSC Splendida & MSC Fantasia calls) Your excursion will begin with a guided tour through the main streets of Malaga; we will pass the Alameda Principal, a long avenue flanked by lush oriental and ficus trees. Visit the XVI century Cathedral, one of the most important examples of Andalusian Renaissance architecture before looking round the Gibralfaro fortress.
Please note: the visit to the Cathedral and to Gibralfaro fortress will be reconfirmed during your cruise. For the call on December 25, 2011, the tour will be reconfirmed during your cruise.
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MAL02 - MIJAS (approx. 4 hours) - 2012
Our excursion begins with a driving to Mijas, a typical Andalusian town with cobbled streets and white which we will reach after a 1-hr bus transfer. Enjoy free time to explore the town and browse the local craft shops. Return to the port for embarkation.Price per person Starting from (Not available) Adults (Not available) Children
MAL02WI - MIJAS (approximately 4 hours) - 2011/2012 (code and prices valid from 13.11.11 until 22.03.12 – MSC Splendida & MSC Fantasia calls) Our excursion begins with a driving to Mijas, a typical Andalusian town with cobbled streets and white houses which we will reach after a 1-hr bus transfer. Enjoy free time to explore the town and browse the local craft shops. Return to the port for embarkation.
Please note: for the call on December 25, 2011, the tour will be reconfirmed during your cruise.
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MAL05 - MARBELLA & PUERTO BANUS (approx. 4,5 hours) - 2012 
Leave the port for a 1-hr drive to Marbella, perhaps the prettiest village on the “Costa del Sol” and which nestles between the mountains and the sea. Your guide will show you around the key sights in the village such as the “Iglesia de la Encarnación”, built in a late gothic style. Continue to Puerto Banus with free time for a coffee (not included) and to explore this seaside town, famous for its super-yachts which moor in the luxury marina.Please note: all the sites will be visited from outside.
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MAL05WI - MARBELLA & PUERTO BANUS (approximately 4,5 hours) - 2011/2012 (code and prices valid from 13.11.11 until 22.03.12 – MSC Splendida & MSC Fantasia calls) Leave the port for a 1-hr drive to Marbella, perhaps the prettiest village on the “Costa del Sol” and which nestles between the mountains and the sea. Your guide will show you around the key sights in the village such as the “Iglesia de la Encarnación”, built in a late gothic style. Continue to Puerto Banus with free time for a coffee (not included) and to explore this seaside town, famous for its super-yachts which moor in the luxury marina.
Please note: all the sites will be visited from outside. For the call on December 25, 2011, the tour will be reconfirmed during your cruise.
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MAL06 - THE CAVES OF NERJA (approx. 4,5 hours) - 2012 A one hour drive will take you to the town of Nerja where the famous caves, discovered in 1959, await your visit. Considered the most beautiful cave complex in Europe, you will marvel at the many chambers such as the Cataclysm Chamber which houses a 32 metre- high central column, and the Hall of Nativity. Free time to admire the panoramic view from the “Balcony of Europe” before heading back to Malaga.Please note: the visit to the Caves winds through steps, stairs, narrow passages and slippery ground.
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MAL06WI - THE CAVES OF NERJA (approximately 4,5 hours) - 2011/2012 (code and prices valid from 13.11.11 until 22.03.12 – MSC Splendida & MSC Fantasia calls) A one hour drive will take you to the town of Nerja where the famous caves, discovered in 1959, await your visit. Considered the most beautiful cave complex in Europe, you will marvel at the many chambers such as the Cataclysm Chamber which houses a 32 metre- high central column, and the Hall of Nativity. Free time to admire the panoramic view from the “Balcony of Europe” before heading back to Malaga.
Please note: the visit to the Caves winds through steps, stairs, narrow passages and slippery ground. For the call on December 25, 2011, the tour will be reconfirmed during your cruise.
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MAL07 - A TASTE OF ANDALUSIA (approx. 4 hours) - 2012 
Enjoy a guided tour of Malaga with a visit inside Gibralfaro castle, located on the top of a mount and built by the Caliph of Granada in the XIV century. Continue to the “Malagueta”, Malaga’s seventh bullfighting ring where we will look around the arena and the museum. The Spanish folk theme continues with a trip to a dance studio to experience “flamenco”; as we watch a company of dancers performing one of the country’s leading art forms. Snack included.Please note: at the Gibralfaro castle there are many steps therefore this tour is not suitable for guests with mobility problems or in a wheelchair.
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MAL07WI - A TASTE OF ANDALUSIA (approximately 4 hours) - 2011/2012 (code and prices valid from 13.11.11 until 22.03.12 – MSC Splendida & MSC Fantasia calls) Enjoy a guided tour of Malaga with a visit inside Gibralfaro castle, located on the top of a mount and built by the Caliph of Granada in the XIV century. Continue to the “Malagueta”, Malaga’s seventh bullfighting ring where we will look around the arena and the museum. The Spanish folk theme continues with a trip to a dance studio to experience “flamenco”; as we watch a company of dancers performing one of the country’s leading art forms. Snack included.
Please note: at the Gibralfaro castle there are many steps therefore this tour is not suitable for Guests with mobility problems or in a wheelchair. For the call on December 25, 2011, the tour will be reconfirmed during your cruise.
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MAL08 - ALHAMBRA IN GRANADA (full day, dinner not included) - 2012 Leave the port for a 1.5-hour scenic drive to Granada to visit the impressive Alhambra Palace, a fortified hill top royal residence and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a 2.5-hour walking inside the magnificent Palace and visit the Generalife Gardens, built in Italian Renaissance Italian style with terraces and beautiful fountains.Please note: this tour is only for the call by MSC Melody on 14.09.2012.
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The excursions in the programme above are intended to provide MSC Guests with an idea of the different tours that can be arranged in each port of call ; this programme is merely a guide and confirmation of each excursion and its description and prices will be made during your cruise. Full information can be found in the onboard Tour Magazine.
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