174 FEATURE Turku, Finland For those visiting Turku, one of the best ways to start the day is by taking a slow walk in the city while the fog is still lingering over the Aura River and Turku Castle. Visitors will end up in the local food hall where they can sample freshly baked rye bread before carrying on to the market square. Visitors can continue to explore Turku by going to many of the local museums or taking a bike ride to Ruissalo, an island in the Archipelago Sea and a district of Turku, home to one of Finland’s largest oak forests. Lanzarote, Spain Cruise guests can begin a day in Lanzarote with a sunrise stroll along its volcanic landscapes heading towards Los Jameos del Agua, which is 25 kilometres from the cruise port of Arrecife. Here visitors will find the art, culture and tourism centre, created by Spanish artists and sculptor César Manrique, which is the first place of its kind built inside a volcanic tunnel. Another must-see is Cueva de los Verdes, a cave and tunnel system created around 3,000 years ago by lava flows erupting from the nearby volcano Monte Corona. Following a five-hour excursion in the caves, the locals recommend having some tapas in Charco Vivo, a restaurant near the port with a typical Canarian ambience. Tarragona, Spain While in Tarragona, cruise passengers can visit the ancient city’s Unesco-listed Roman ruins before walking through Reus and seeing modernist buildings like Casa Navás and the Gaudí Centre. Other highlights include the Vila-seca’ beach, castles and cellars, and PortAventura World, which features the new Uncharted attraction. If time allows, guests can venture to the Poblet Monastery, sample a local vermouth or visit Museu Casteller de Catalunya in Valls. This curated experience blends history, architecture, coastal charm and adventures, offering a taste of Tarragona’s cultural richness and diverse attractions. Photo: Jemin Sormunen
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