Description
The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa, are rugged volcanic isles known for their black- and white-sand beaches. Tenerife, the largest island, is dominated by the sometimes-snowy active volcano Mt. Teide, which has its own astronomical observatory and is part of Teide National Park. Tenerife hosts a huge pre-Lent Carnival in the capital, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Itinerary
| Day | Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 25/11/2024 | Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.), Spain | - | 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 26/11/2024 | Puerto Del Rosario/Fuerteventura, Spain | 09:00 | 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 27/11/2024 | Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is.), Spain | 08:00 | 23:59 |
| Thursday | 28/11/2024 | Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is.), Spain | 00:01 | 15:00 |
| Friday | 29/11/2024 | Funchal (Madeira Is.), Portugal | 09:00 | 22:00 |
| Saturday | 30/11/2024 | At Sea | - | - |
| Sunday | 1/12/2024 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is.), Spain | 05:00 | 22:00 |
| Monday | 2/12/2024 | Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.), Spain | 06:00 | - |
Ship
MSC Opera is a cruise ship built in 2004, carrying 2,679 passengers in 1,071 cabins, and with a crew complement of approximately 728, currently operated by Swiss company MSC Cruises. She served as the flagship of the company until MSC Musica entered service in 2006.
Places
Las Palmas De G.Canaria (Canary Is.)Las Palmas is a capital of Gran Canaria, one of Spain's Canary Islands off northwestern Africa. A major cruise-ship port, the city is known for duty-free shopping and for its sandy beaches. At Playa de Las Canteras, a coral barrier lines the beach and shelters swimmers. The annual Las Palmas de Gran Canaria carnival brings together flamboyantly costumed performers, music and dancing.
Puerto Del RosarioPuerto del Rosario is a busy port and the capital of Fuerteventura, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. It’s known for its whitewashed houses and open-air artworks, including giant snail sculptures along the harbor promenade. Close to the harbor, Playa Chica is a sheltered beach with clear waters. Playa Blanca, to the south, has strong surf. Shops line León y Castillo and the pedestrianized Primero de Mayo streets.
Arrecife De LanzaroteArrecife is a port city on the east coast of Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. In the old quarter, the 17th-century San Ginés Church has a bell tower and a Mudéjar-style ceiling. The Agustín De La Hoz mansion now houses a cultural center. Playa del Reducto beach has golden sand and calm waters. The International Museum of Contemporary Art displays abstract works in San José Castle, an 18th-century fortress.
FunchalFunchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection of Portuguese works.
Santa Cruz De TenerifeSanta Cruz de Tenerife is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Plaza de España.