TEULADA – Around Railway – N332 – Canor (Thur)
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Madrid) | Teulada Poligono car park, Moraira, 03725, Alicante, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Mike & Valerie

Meeting PointTeulada Poligono car park. GPS: 38°43’42.4″N 0°05’37.3″E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 4,85 kmCamis and paths north and east of the N332.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly tarmac roads. Small section of dirt/gravel path. Route crosses the N332 twice and the railway once.AscentMedium hill out of Teulada. Mostly flat.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Teulada-Moraira:Drive to the bottom of the main dual carriageway. Turn 1st right at first roundabouts and go past the railway station and drive up the calle Tenerife till the football stadium. Park behind the football stadium at the cemetery carpark.From Gata/Benissa:Take N332 until you reach the roundabout outside Teulada. Turn to Teulada and at the next roundabout, cross the roundabout to the next. Go round the roundabout, pass avenida Mediterraneo, and turn into the road for the railway station. Go past the railway station and drive up the calle Tenerife till the football stadium. Park behind the football stadium at the cemetery carpark.From Gata: Take N322 until you reach the roundabout outside Teulada. Turn left and right into the car park. Park near Bar Poligono. From Teulada: Drive to the bottom of Teulada, go under railway line and at next roundabout turn left and park in the large car park, near Bar Poligono.

Wine Tasting - Friday, 14th March
2025-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Hill Top Bar & Grill, Calle Móstoles, Tabaira, Moraira
The first wine tasting of 2025 will now be held on Friday, 14th March and not on Thursday, 13th March as originally planned. The start time will be 5:00 p.m.
Marta and her colleague Pedro will be presenting wines from Bodegas Bleda in Jumilla.
We will be issuing the invitation to all group members at approximately 9:00 a.m. (Spanish time) on Thursday, 27th February and we will then be open for bookings.
DUE TO A CANCELLATION, WE NOW HAVE 2 PLACES AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT.
If you wish to join the group, please email wine.tasting@u3amoraira-teulada.org

TEULADA – Els Molins – Castellons
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:15 | Teulada Cemetery carpark, Camí Abiar Alta, 03725 Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointTeulada at the Cemetery carpark. GPS: 38°43’55.2″N 0°06’17.3″E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 5,2 kmCamis and paths north and east of the Cemetery.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly tarmac roads.Ascent2 km uphill 100m ascentDirections to Meeting PointFrom Teulada-Moraira:Drive to the bottom of the main dual carriageway. Turn 1st right at first roundabouts and go to the railway station;From Gata/Benissa:Take N332 until you reach the roundabout outside Teulada. Turn to Teulada and at the next roundabout, cross the roundabout to the next. Go round the roundabout, pass avenida Mediterraneo, and turn into the road for the railway station;Pass the railway station and drive up the calle Tenerife till the football stadium. Park behind the football stadium at the cemetery carpark

TEULADA – Els Molins – Castellons (Thu)
2025-03-20 10:00 - 11:15 | Teulada Cemetery carpark, Camí Abiar Alta, 03725 Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain

The WPA: How Artists were Helped by the New Deal
2025-03-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Rosalind Miranda

As a lead-up to the New Deal in the USA in the 1930s & some of the artists who were helped by this program, I will start with some nostalgia about the Roaring Twenties. Even if we didn’t live through those years, it’s fun to hark back to those wild times. All good things come to an end, though, & that decade finished with the start of the Great Depression. As this is too . . . well, depressing to spend much time on, we won’t focus on the worst of it. Instead, we’ll quickly go onto the programs in the US that helped many people get through the hardest of those dreadful times. From the general programs, we’ll look specifically at those that helped the creative community.

Prepare to be surprised to hear about some artists who later became very famous & wealthy, but who were glad to receive a paycheck of $23.60 per week during the bad years!

La Chimera
2025-03-24 17:30 - 20:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:00pm doors open, for 5:30pm start (ends 8:10pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

Everyone has their own Chimera, the impossible dream they try to achieve but never manage to. For crumpled English archaeologist Arthur, just out of jail, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. So, to help him in his quest, he reconnects with his wayward crew of tombaroli accomplices – a happy-go-lucky collective of itinerant grave-robbers dreaming of easy wealth who survive by looting Etruscan tombs and fencing the ancient treasures they dig up.

CUENCA. 25th – 27th March 2025
2025-03-25 08:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00 | Alicante
CUENCA

Tuesday 25th – Thursday 27th March 2025

We will leave at about 8.30 am from La Senieta for the drive to Cuenca arriving in time for lunch in our hotel. The journey is roughly 3.5 hours so we will stop for coffee in Torrente. We will be staying in the Leonara de Aquitaine Hotel which although three star, has been recommended by a member of the travel team who has stayed there before. It is a comfortable and clean hotel and located conveniently for the sights. We have the afternoon at leisure and meet up for a welcome drink in the bar in early evening.

The next day we will be free to explore this interesting town. See more details below.

On the 27th March after leaving the hotel we will travel to La Cuidad Encantada. After exploring this fascinating area we will drive to Bunol for lunch stopping for coffee on the way.

We hope to arrive back in Moraira in the early evening.

Price per person in a double room 270 euros each. Single room 321 euros.

The price includes the coach fare, breakfast in the hotel, a welcome drink and two lunches.

Deposit 80 euros per person

Ayuntamiento de Cuenca

Cuenca_Cathedral

Cuenca is the capital of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain , at a height of 946 m above sea level. The Population is about 53,500.

The economy was originally based on textile however today it is focused mainly on tourism, which has been boosted since its old town was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996.

Cuenca preserves an important historical and architectural heritage throughout the old city, where buildings such as the cathedral or the Hanging Houses stand out, which have become the icon of the city. Cuenca has a large number of museums in the old town. The most notable are the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art , the Museum of Sciences of Castilla-La Mancha , the Paleontological Museum of Castilla-La Mancha and the Cuenca Museum .

Complete the form below to make your reservation. The U3A bank details will be provided to enable you to pay by bank transfer.

TEULADA Font Santa – Sisca CCW
2025-03-25 10:00 - 11:15 | TEULADA Font Santa car park, Camí la Font Santa, 1, 03725 Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointFont Santa car park, Camí la Font Santa, 03725 Teulada, Alicante.GPS: 38°42’54.8″N 0°07’33.6″E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAround the country lanes of Teulada, partly through vineyards and orchards.TerrainWalking SurfaceAlmost all tarmac or concrete roads, part muddy and uneven if wet. Some trail through the fields.Ascent130m ascent over 2km, 500m steep in the beginningDirections to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the main Teulada-to-Moraira road (CV743). Go right on the LIDL roundabout, go over the bridge and turn left. The karting facility is about 800m towards Teulada. Go past the Go-Karting car park on your right and park in the next parking area on the right.From Benitachell:Take the road towards Moraira (CV737), Straight overthe new Mercadona roundabout. When you have passed clinica assistel, 100m onwards, take the next small road on the right, signposted Font Santa. Ignore the turning to the right and follow the road as it curves to the right. Shortly, after passing new bridge off LIDL on the left, you will reach the karting parking area on the right. Go past the Go-Karting car park on your right and park in the next parking area on the right.

TEULADA Font Santa – Sisca CCW (Thu)
2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:15 | TEULADA Font Santa car park, Camí la Font Santa, 1, 03725 Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain

TEULADA – Camis behind Font Santa
2025-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | TEULADA Font Santa car park, Camí la Font Santa, 1, 03725 Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Mike & Valerie

Meeting PointFont Santa car park, Camí la Font Santa, 03725 Teulada, Alicante.GPS: 38°42’54.8″N 0°07’33.6″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAround the country lanes of Borda – Sisca, partly through vineyards and Woods.TerrainWalking SurfaceHalf tarmac or concrete roads, half track and rough. part muddy and uneven if wet.Ascent100m ascent,500m steep in the beginningDirections to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the main Teulada-to-Moraira road (CV743). Go right on the Little roundabout, go over the bridge and turn left. The karting facility is about 800m towards Teulada and park there in the parking to the right-hand side.From Benitachell:Take the road towards Moraira (CV737), Straight over the new Mercadona roundabout. When you have passed clinica assistel, 100m onwards, take the next small road on the right, signposted Font Santa. Ignore the turning to the right and follow the road as it curves to the right. Shortly, after passing new bridge off Little on the left, you will reach the karting parking area on the right.

TEULADA – Camis behind Font Santa (Thu)
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | TEULADA Font Santa car park, Camí la Font Santa, 1, 03725 Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain

April Coffee Morning
2025-04-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain
We hope you will come along and join us for a free cup of coffee at the lovely Ifach Golf Club with its splendid views. This will be an informal coffee morning and there will be no presentations.

The membership desk will be open from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for those who wish to renew their membership for 2025 and for prospective new members who have already submitted online applications and wish to pay their subscriptions for 2025 in Cash.

Members who attend a coffee morning can meet other members, pay in cash for membership subscriptions, buy tickets for social events and travel trips, have the opportunity to talk to members of the Committee and, of course, to ask questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Further information about U3A General Meetings and Coffee Morning can be found here.

GATA – Colegio to Nature reserve
2025-04-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Gata colegio, Polígono Esp.Abiertos-Río-, 691, 03740 Gata de Gorgos, Alicante, 03740, Spain
Walk leaders: Mike & Valerie

Meeting PointAt end of carrer San Josep(calle san jose) turn left, Car park in Via Pista next to Colegio.GPS: 38.770584 N, 0.082254 E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 5 kmWalk though the nature reserve behind the Colegio and before the AP7, passing the aeroclub of model airplanes.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly good tarmac roads, some dirt/gravel and rocky tracks.Ascent1km ascent, 2 short steep ascents and 1 km descentDirections toMeeting PointFrom Moraira:Drive through Teulada and take the N332 to Gata. When reaching Gata, after the sharp S-bend , take the next road to the left, carrer sant Josep, over the bridge of the river. Drive the road to the end until the T-junction with Via Pista. Turn left.50m up the road there is a gravelled parking area to the right (the school is on the left).Park here.

GATA – Colegio to Nature reserve (Thur)
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Gata colegio, Polígono Esp.Abiertos-Río-, 691, 03740 Gata de Gorgos, Alicante, 03740, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointAt end of carrer San Josep(calle san jose) turn left, Car park in Via Pista next to Colegio.GPS: 38.770584 N, 0.082254 E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 5 kmWalk though the nature reserve behind the Colegio and before the AP7, passing the aeroclub of model airplanes.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly good tarmac roads, some dirt/gravel and rocky tracks.Ascent1km ascent, 2 short steep ascents and 1 km descentDirections toMeeting PointFrom Moraira:Drive through Teulada and take the N332 to Gata. When reaching Gata, after the sharp S-bend , take the next road to the left, carrer sant Josep, over the bridge of the river. Drive the road to the end until the T-junction with Via Pista. Turn left.50m up the road there is a gravelled parking area to the right (the school is on the left).Park here.

Carmen Amaya (1918-1963)
2025-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Angela Chantry

Considered by many to be the greatest flamenco dancer of all time, Carmen Amaya gave her own definition to the art of flamenco. Her career began at the age of four and throughout her childhood she performed alongside her father in the taverns and music halls of Barcelona. With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s she travelled the world and achieved her greatest fame in the Americas. She made films in Hollywood, appeared on Broadway, danced for Roosevelt and Churchill, but always remained true to her gypsy heritage. Flamenco today is deeply indebted to Carmen Amaya – through her artistry and virtuosity she effectively altered the history of flamenco dance forever.

Trap
2025-04-14 17:30 - 19:45 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:45pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

Everyone in the city is in a frenzy. Why? Because they’re up and ready to watch a concert performed by famous pop star Lady Raven. Two of her fans, a man named Cooper and his daughter Riley, attend the concert with high spirits, but things slowly begin to change their tune. Amongst the screams ofadoration and sounds of applause, the concert itself has a hidden identity: a front to fish out an infamous serial killer known as The Butcher. With security cameras rigged, armies of policemen with weapons at the ready, and police vehicles surrounding the venue, will anyone survive their concert experience or is there more to The Butcher than meets the eye?

(The plot was inspired by the Washington D.C. “Operation Flagship” sting operation on December 15, 1985, which was organised by the U.S. Marshals Service and the Metropolitan Police to lure wanted fugitives to the Washington Convention Centre under the pretence of free tickets. It resulted in 101 arrests, one of the largest and most successful mass arrests of fugitives by U.S. law enforcement.)

JAVEA - Cansaladas Las Laderas urb. and woods -2
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Lago Como, 7-1, JAVEA – Cansaladas, C. Lago Como, 7-1, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointCami Lago Como of cami de les Cansaladas CV-747 before El Campo Restaurant,left in Cami Lago Como near Mailboxes of Las Laderas urb. GPS: 38°45’00.4″N 0°10’08.3″E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 5 kmThrough Las Laderas urbanisation into the woods and around the rear of the Jávea Golf club.TerrainWalking SurfaceSome roads but mostly good tracks and pathsAscentMostly flat but starts with a fairly steep climb through the urbanisation. (Ascent 105m).Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira: Drive through Benitachell towards Javea. Pass the football field on the right and take the first road to the right CV-747 towards Javea arenal. Pass the roundabout, go straight and follow the road until it bends to the right. At this point turn left into Lago Como. do not take the road immediately alongside the restaurant. Parking near the mailboxes..From Jávea: At Barclays Bank, take the road towards Benitachell up the hill. 600 metres after passing the Inn on the Green bowls club, the road bends left at the old El Campo restaurant. There are two roads on the right hand side as the road bends left. Take the second of these two roads; do not take the road immediately alongside the restaurant. Parking near the mailboxes.

JAVEA - Cansaladas Las Laderas urb. and woods -2 (Thu)
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Lago Como, 7-1, JAVEA – Cansaladas, C. Lago Como, 7-1, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain

BENISSA – Southerly walk near SENIJA
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:20 | Jalon Road from Benissa, CV-750, 03720 Benisa, Alicante, 03720, Spain
Walk leaders: Mike & Valerie

Meeting Point1.75Km along the Jalon Road from Benissa.GPS: 38°43’21.2″N 0°01’42.2″E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance: 4,6 kmAround the country lanes between Benissa and Senija, through orchards of olives , Almonds, oranges and vineyards.TerrainWalking surfaceWalking Surface: Half tarmac, half gravel pathsAscentNegligible – two short (50m) hills.Directions to Meeting PointComing from Teulada, take the N332 towards Benissa. About 1km after the Benissa (Pedrera) trading estate stay on the new N332 Benissa bye-pass. After about 2km. take the slip road signposted for CV749 – Pinas and CV750 Xalo (Jalom). At the roundabout take the 1st exit to Xalo / (Jalon) / Alcalali CV750. After 1.75 Km there is a junction (sp Restaurant). Turn left here onto a large parking area (formerly the old road). Park here.

BENISSA – Southerly walk near SENIJA (Thu)
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:20 | Jalon Road from Benissa, CV-750, 03720 Benisa, Alicante, 03720, Spain

Mediterranean Gold: An Olive Oil Experience in Relleu
2025-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Alicante
Trip Leader

For those who appreciate the finer things in life, an olive oil tour is more than just an excursion—it’s an invitation to immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions and breathtaking landscapes of Spain’s Mediterranean region. Nestled in the picturesque inland mountains of Alicante, the family-run olive grove in Relleu offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most cherished ingredients: olive oil.

A Journey Through Olive Oil Heritage

The tour is a unique opportunity to witness the artistry and dedication behind olive oil production. From the moment you step onto the farm, you’ll be surrounded by the serene beauty of olive trees stretching across rolling hills, their silvery leaves glistening in the warm Spanish sun. The guided tour, led by an English-speaking expert, takes you through the entire process—from the cultivation of the trees to the pressing and extraction methods that yield the liquid gold we use in our kitchens.

A Sensory Delight: Tasting the Best of the Region

No visit would be complete without a tasting session. You’ll savor freshly pressed olive oil, expertly paired with rustic bread from a local bakery and ripe tomatoes bursting with Mediterranean flavor. As you dip and taste, you’ll discover the subtle nuances that distinguish high-quality olive oil, learning how to recognize its depth, complexity, and freshness.

An Escape to the Heart of Alicante’s Countryside

Beyond the culinary experience, this tour offers a perfect escape into the tranquil countryside of Alicante. Just a scenic 1-hour 15-minute to 1-hour 30-minute drive from Moraira, the journey itself is a feast for the eyes, with winding roads leading through valleys, mountains, and charming villages. It’s an ideal way to connect with nature while indulging in a truly authentic Spanish experience.

Tour Details:

Includes: English-speaking guide, guided tour of the olive grove, and an olive oil tasting paired with local bread, tomatoes, and water.

Duration: Approximately 2-3 hours.

Location: Relleu, Alicante.

Accessibility: Suitable for all ages; a wonderful experience for food lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone looking to explore Spain beyond its coastline.

After our Olive Oil tour, we shall return to the coach and will arrive at our restaurant for a quality lunch. La Cova Restaurant in El Campello is where we shall eat. There will be a 3-course menu with wine and water offered, and we can relax and be comfortable enjoying the ambiance and company of our companions for the day. After we finish our lunch, we shall return to our drop-off point at La Senieta in Moraira.

The cost for this fantastic day out will be 75 euros. Please book as quickly as possible to secure your place as this is a small tour and will fill quickly.

If you’re looking for a memorable day out, filled with flavor, tradition, and stunning landscapes, this olive oil tour is an experience not to be missed. Book your visit and savor the true taste of the Mediterranean!

Book your place Now !

TEULADA BERDICA Railway walk
2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:15 | Teulada Poligono car park, Moraira, 03725, Alicante, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Mike & Valerie

Meeting PointCar Park Teulada poligono in front of ecopark entrance.GPS: 38°43’43.1″N 0°05’36.4″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAround tracks and paths in countryside of Teulada-Benissa Berdica areaTerrainWalking SurfaceRoads and tracks, part muddy and uneven if wet. Some trail through the fields.Ascent60m ascent over 2 medium steep size hillsDirections to Meeting PointFrom Teulada-Moraira:Drive to the bottom of the main dual carriageway. At the first roundabout you take the SECOND exit (the first one takes you back into Teulada or the railway station), and it is at the next roundabout you take the FIRST exit and under the railway. At the next roundabout, turn left, then sharp right into the car park (watch out for cars leaving the car park!).From Gata/Benissa:Take N332 until you reach the roundabout outside Teulada. Turn to Teulada and at the next roundabout, turn right, then sharp right into the car park (watch out for cars leaving the car park!). Park close-by in front of the ecopark entrance.

TEULADA BERDICA Railway walk (Thu)
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:15 | Teulada Poligono car park, Moraira, 03725, Alicante, 03725, Spain

May Coffee Morning
2025-05-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain

JAVEA - Cansaladas Las Laderas urb. and woods -1
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Lago Como, 7-1, JAVEA – Cansaladas, C. Lago Como, 7-1, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain
Walk Leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointCami Lago Como of cami de les Cansaladas CV-747 before El Campo Restaurant, left in Cami Lago Como near Mailboxes of Las Laderas urb. GPS: 38°45’00.4″N 0°10’08.3″EUse View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 4 kmThrough Las Laderas urbanisation into the woods and around the rear of the Jávea Golf club.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly roads but there are some tracks and paths.AscentMostly flat but starts with a modest climb. Also one long gentle incline later in walk.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira: Drive through Benitachell towards Javea. Pass the football field on the right and take the first road to the right CV-747 towards Javea arenal. Pass the roundabout, go straight and follow the road until it bends to the right. At this point turn left into Lago Como and park near the mail boxes. From Jávea: At Barclays Bank, take the road towards Benitachell up the hill. 600 metres after passing the Inn on the Green bowls club, the road bends left at the old El Campo restaurant. There are two roads on the right hand side as the road bends left. Take the second of these two roads; do not take the road immediately alongside the restaurant. Parking near the mailboxes.

River Cruise Paris to Amsterdam - May 2025
2025-05-07 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | Alicante
THE RHINE & MOSELLE: CANALS, VINEYARDS & CASTLES WITH 2 NIGHTS IN PARIS

7th May 2025

10 Day River Cruise Paris to Amsterdam

Leader: Coral Guise-Smith

River Cruise Summary

The Avalon YourWay river cruise vacation begins with two nights in romantic Paris in the Paris Marriott Opéra Ambassador hotel or similar. See the legendary landmarks of the “City of Light,” including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre Museum with its elegant glass pyramid contrasting its ancient architecture. Take a city tour to see all the must-see sights! Take a high-speed train from Paris to Luxembourg City and board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Remich on the beautiful Moselle River. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best wines. Cruise the Moselle River to the picturesque town of Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Sail onto the Rhine River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. Here visit the marvelous Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. Cruise through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. On a guided walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral of Cologne, and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City.Visit Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam, and see this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten.

SHIP AMENITIES

Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi throughout the ship

Panoramic windows throughout the ship

Elegant, contemporary design & decor

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges

Covered Observation Lounge

Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day

Elevator

Non-smoking interior and staterooms

Fitness & Wellness

Included

Excursions are included for the stops in Paris, Remich/Luxembourg, Bernkastel, Cochem, Rudesheim, Cologne and Amsterdam. There is no obligation to participate in the day-by-day itinerary. Also there are usually three different ‘’walking’’ paced groups for the included excursions. There is a leisurely pace, moderate and then a more active pace. Guests are free to choose which would be more suitable for them.• For any hotel stays, this is on a bed and breakfast basis.• Full board on the ship includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Wine/ beer and soft drinks is served with lunch and dinner. Tea and coffee is available throughout the day and any other beverages can be purchased at the bar/• HAPPY HOUR – we have an included ‘’happy hour’’ which is pre dinner and usually during the Cruise Directors update/talk in the evening. This includes free wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks and x1 free cocktail.• All gratuities are included.

Prices

Category D – Deluxe Stateroom – Twin: £3762 per person

Category B – Panorama Suite – Twin: £4961 per person

Category A – Panorama Suite – Twin: £5111 per person

Category P – Panorama Suite – Twin: £5161 per person

The above pricing is based on cruise only..

It is too early to confirm flight prices. I believe Paris will be under €100and return from Amsterdam around the same. Return coach from Alicante around €15 per head.

As we are not bound by Avalon booking our flights there is the possibility to extend our/your stay in Paris and Amsterdam if you wish. Please confirm if this is something you would be interested in.

JAVEA - Cansaladas Las Laderas urb. and woods -1 (Thu)
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Lago Como, 7-1, JAVEA – Cansaladas, C. Lago Como, 7-1, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain

The Earth is not Flat
2025-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Alan Hunton

Ancient civilisations had little understanding of our planet and the general opinion was that it was flat or saucer shaped. All the heavenly bodies appeared to revolve around the Earth. Pythagoras and other Greek philosophers working in Alexandria in Egypt during the first millennium BC disproved the flat Earth theory and within a short period of time had discovered the size of the Earth and Moon and the distances between them. The influence of Aristotle and Ptolemy and the teachings of the Church stalled any further progress and it wasnot until the seventeenth century that Kepler and Galileo could show beyond doubt that the planets went round the Sun using the earliest telescopes as aids.We will also discover that in the 18 th Century, Nevil Maskelyne found a way of ‘weighing’ the Earth by taking a very large plumb line on a series of rambles in the Scottish Highlands.

Conclave
2025-05-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:00pm doors open, for 5:30pm start (ends 8:30pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

After the unexpected death of the beloved Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running the covert process of electing his successor. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrenceuncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake–secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.

JAVEA - Tarraula between the river and Tossal Gros
2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 | El Rafalet car park, C. Mar de Noruega, 2, Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain
Walk Leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointEl Rafalet car park Benitachell road CV740. GPS: 38°45’44.5″N 0°08’52.7″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,3 kmTarraula camis / woods south of the river in the shadow of Tossal GrosTerrainWalking SurfaceMany tarmac roads, some gravel roads and dirt paths. Two short dirt “slopes/gullies” to descend, but can be avoided. Dirt paths and vineyards could be muddy after rain.AscentSome hills. Morante and Tarraula (North) are steep. Tarraula (West) is less steep.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the road from Moraira to Benitachell . Turn right at the traffic lights and drive to Javea(CV740), pass the golf club. When you passed the golfclub you find the Rafalet parking on the right on the corner of Calle del mar de Noruega.From Javea:Leave Jávea on the CV734 towards Gata. Turn left at the Ferrobox roundabout onto CV740 to Benitachell. Straight over roundabout at Cabanes. Shortly after the stone cross on right, turn left into the large El Rafalet car park on the left on the corner of Calle del mar de Noruega
