Disembark overland tour - Depart 9.30am
Steam to Málaga 44 miles
Arrive Málaga 12.30pm - Depart 6pm
Steam to Lisbon 368 miles
The brochure extols… Motril is a charming historical Spanish port nestling in the shadows of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is the
nearest seaport to the city of Granada, on the other side of the mountain. It is becoming a popular vacation resort
because it lies at the eastern edge of the “Costa del Sol”, the new term for the scenic, sunny southern
coast of Spain.
Málaga is one of Spain's important Mediterranean ports, a fine old city near the foot of the Sierra
Nevada Mountains. In the far south of Spain, it enjoys balmy winter climate since it faces toward Africa. It is called
“The Balcony of Europe.” It produces wine, almonds, olives. It's a popular winter resort for people from
all over Europe.
Motril is the port for Granada some 40 miles inland. On this cruise the Caronia briefly stops at Motril to enable those
passengers desirous of visiting Granada to land and rejoin the ship in Málaga.
Founded by Phoenicians and occupied by Carthaginians, Greeks, Romans and Moors; situated on the coast in the Bay of
Málaga with narrow streets, white houses, grilled windows and showing an abundance of flowers, this port is one
of the most picturesque in the Mediterranean.
Bounded on the West by Torremolinos Point and on the East by Los Cantales Point, Málaga, which is separated by
the Guadalmedina River, is a busy port and export centre for the local produce of wine, fruit and sugar.
By far the biggest import is tourists and pleasure seekers who come to this stretch of coast between Málaga and
Gibraltar, known as the Costa del Sol (The Coast of the Sun). A few years ago no more than a few small fishing villages
existed but the superb climate and miles of golden sands have turned it along the lines of Miami Beach.
Luxury hotels, villas and apartments have sprung up and are still springing as fast as the builders can produce them.
As foreign investment pours in, resorts such as Torremolinos (The Tower of the Windmill) now a playground of the
international set. Marbella, Estepona, and Fuengirola grow in size and popularity.
The people of Andalusia are hospitable and relaxed. They are also emotional, excitable and sentimental, and these
traits are clearly expressed in the dance of the Flamenco. Performed with a rawness and wildness, one can feel the
sorrows, the tears, the joys and the excitement.
The Flamenco tells the story of the Spanish people - perhaps of all people, their hopes, their fears, their passions
and their joys. Between the mountains of the Sierra Nevada and the blue warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea the little
town of Málaga slumbers on playing hostess to the thousands who find warmth, rest and excitement along her
lazy shores.
Cervantes Theatre:
Folk dances and songs, plays and movies. This theatre is situated in the centre of the town in Ramos Marin
Cabarets
El Pimpi, Granada Street; Night Club and floor show
Taberna Flamenca
Bathing facilities
The main bathing beach is the “Banos del Carmen” where there are dressing cabins, showers and a Café
Restaurant. Bathing pool at the Hotel Miramar and Emperatriz. Superb beach at Torremolinos 8 miles from Málaga
Golf
There is an 18 hole golf course situated at Club de Campo 6½ miles from the city.
Málaga: Places of Interest
Museum of Fine Arts
installed in an annexe of the Church of Santo Cristo
The Alcazaba
An old ruined fortress dating from Roman times. Houses a museum.
Castillo de Gibralfaro
Stands on a 426 ft. high hill overlooking the city. This fortress is occupied by the militia
Park Promenade
Built on land reclaimed from the sea. Beautiful avenues of palm and plane trees decorated with fountains and bordered
with gardens of tropical plants
Drive through the valley of Motril and along the coast, passing through the little fishing village
of Salobrana. Continue to Punta de la Mona to see a magnificent view of Herradura Beach. Proceed
to the Caves of Nerja passing many quiet and lovely beaches en route.
Approximately one hour will be spent visiting the caves. Continue to Málaga where luncheon will
be served at a leading hotel.
In the afternoon, sightseeing in Málaga will include the historic Cathedral, the Alameda Gardens,
principal residential and shopping street, the Bull Ring and Alcazaba. Rejoin the Caronia in early afternoon.
TOUR 68 - GRANADA AND THE ALHAMBRA
Full-day, by Auto - Fare $31
Leave the landing place at Motril about 8am., driving up through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Granada, arriving in
about 2 hours. Sightseeing will include the glorious Alhambra, with its beautifully preserved Moorish Palace of
courtyards, fountains and Arab decorations, and the equally renowned Generalife, or summer palace, nearby.
The Cathedral, containing the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, and the curving, narrow streets of this ancient
Andalusian city will be seen. Luncheon will be served at the lovely Alhambra Palace Hotel.
Leave Granada in the afternoon and drive to Málaga to rejoin the Caronia.
