River Cruises in Spain

Seville River Cruises through Andalucia to the Algarve

This unique river cruise travels from Spain to Portugal and back, on scenic rivers and a small section of the Spanish-Portuguese coast.

The river cruise starts in Seville, on the River Guadalquivir. Seville is noted for its huge cathedral and the Moorish gardens, fountains and arches of the Alcazar Palace. It has many interesting buildings and squares.

Cruising down the Guadalquivir river pass the Donana National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, near the mouth of the river. From there cruise across Cadiz Bay to the port of Cadiz and the gold dome of the Cathedral Nueva. Cadiz is an ancient town with interesting buildings and allegedy the best flamenco performances in Spain.

From Cadiz a short cruise along the coast reaches Vila Real de San Antonio and the River Guadiana on the Portuguese Algarve border. Upriver from here is the pretty fishing town of Alcoutim, overlooked by a 14th-century castle, and unspoilt Algarve villages.

Returning to the Guadalquivir River call at Sanlucar de Barrameda, and see the Moorish castle at El Puerto de Santa Maria before cruising upriver to Seville.