The Mediterranean has all you could want from a getaway

Whatever it is that brings you to the Med, you’ll find it in abundance, on a selection of ships that travel around the Mediterranean.

Imagine waking up to a different view every morning. You could be on the beach in the south of France one day and exploring buzzy Barcelona the next if you choose a two-week cruise holiday around Spain and France from £1,199pp* on board Arvia.

Or visit magical Malta, vibrant Marseille and historical Rome (via Civitavecchia) in the same week on a seven-day fly-cruise holiday from £699pp* on board Azura.

Beautiful beaches are a stone’s throw from every port, from sweeping stretches of sand to hidden coves and pine-fringed bays. Foodies can enjoy the best of Mediterranean cuisine, from exploring markets and sampling local delicacies to guided tours of a destination’s most delicious spots.

Then there’s the architecture. From The Colosseum in Rome and Malaga’s stunning Alcazaba to Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and the colourful streets of Marseille, there are so many iconic sites to explore.

On a P&O Cruises holiday, you’ll not only visit classic destinations, but also under-the-radar spots such as the vibrant Galician port city Vigo, famous for its oysters - or Toulon, from La Seyne-sur-Mer, in the south of France, with its medieval buildings, narrow streets and charming squares.

P&O Cruises offers shore experiences** that let you tailor your trip to include more of what you love.

That might be taking a tapas tour through Barcelona’s atmospheric El Born district, or selfie snappers can head for the city’s most Instagrammable sites, including Gaudí's masterpiece La Sagrada Familia. Construction of the cathedral started in 1882, and it’s finally due for completion in 2026!

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