Colourful coasts - what to do with a baby at each port

[MrsFbabyNo1]

Hello

 

We are going on our first Thomson cruise on Tuesday with our 8.5 month old. When we get to each port we would like to explore on foot (baby can either be in stroller or we have good baby carriers to wear him) as we won't have a car seat to go on coach type excursions safely.

 

Can anyone recommend things that are close by and accessible on foot? We'll be taking plenty of euros so even if it's only to find local eateries for nice nibbles.

 

Thanks

[Ska man]

Hello

 

We are going on our first Thomson cruise on Tuesday with our 8.5 month old. When we get to each port we would like to explore on foot (baby can either be in stroller or we have good baby carriers to wear him) as we won't have a car seat to go on coach type excursions safely.

 

Can anyone recommend things that are close by and accessible on foot? We'll be taking plenty of euros so even if it's only to find local eateries for nice nibbles.

 

Thanks

 

Don't forget to take your stroller parasol keep him covered up well enjoy your cruise

[Eglesbrech]

I have never travelled with a baby however I can tell you a little bit about the ports.

 

La Palma - the ship docks almost in the middle of the town and a short walk takes you to the promenade where there are some authentic old houses and cafes to watch the views or back one street to the shops for a wander. Depending on the day you are in port there is a market to the left as you leave the port. There is also a small train that takes a tour along to the old ship, church etc ( you can actually walk it all as it is as,all place but stilnice to do).

 

Funchal- again you can walk from the port along to the town and ther is lots to do. You can visit the fruit and flower market, the shops,museum or my personal favourite Blandys to taste Madera wine (the tour is up and down stairs but you could do it with a baby carrier), book via the Internet in advance to secure a time, they are extremely helpful. Reids hotel does a beautiful afternoon tea, again you need to pre-book, it is up the hill to the left of the port (20 to 30 minutes walk) but worth the walk

 

Agadir- it is an interesting place however, only my opinion, but just stay on onboard the ship, it is hot, it is busy, you get hasseled all of which is fine with adults but may not be ideal with a baby. The port is out of the way so you need a taxi to get anywhere.

 

Areceffe- nice promenade to walk into the town or to the new port area. Lots of lovely restaurants and views in both. In the new port area there is a 5 d cinema which you could do one at a time while the other enjoys a coffee and the views. There is a good art gallery on the way into town as well. The Arreciffe Grand hotel at the far end of the town has a cafe on the 17th floor which gives views over the city.

 

Las Palmas- there is a shopping centre right next to the port or the main town 10 minutes walk away all on the flat. Plenty to see and do in the city.

 

Hope this helps a little, have a wonderful cruise.