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Costa Cruises Introduces Urban Nordic Walking Tours, the New Wellness Trend Aimed at Discovering Cities from a Different Point of View

The Italian company has widened its range ofexcursions to include Urban Nordic Walking tours,

a complete activity that is open to all

Genoa, May 29 2019 – Always focused on bringing its guests uniqueexperiences and memorable times, CostaCruises has introduced a new activity to expand its offer: Urban Nordic Walking, one of the few sports activities suited to everyone, which can be practicedeverywhere.

Until September 29, anyone booking a one-weekMediterranean cruise on Costa Fascinosawill have the opportunity to take part in 5 exciting excursions entirelydedicated to "Nordic walking" in the cities of Naples, Palermo, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona, to discover these incredible destinations from adifferent point of view.

WHY CHOOSE A NORDIC WALKING TOUR WITHCOSTA CRUISES?

Guests traveling aboard Costa Fascinosanow have a chance to enjoy this special activity as part of their cruise, helpingthem to restore their physical andmental balance. Following the instructions given by qualified Costa Cruisesstaff, they will gradually learn to make correct use of the poles and adopt thecorrect posture and biomechanical approach to the walk, quickly mastering themovements. Each participant will be supplied with professional poles, plus atasty snack and energy drink, so they can truly enjoy the excursion.

In addition to guaranteeing healthbenefits, the urban trekking excursions made available by the Italian companyare a new way to practice responsible and sustainable tourism, includingpleasant walks and exciting trails, discovering unmissable natural wonders,majestic cities of art and breathtaking views.

After leaving the port of Savona, CostaFascinosa will in fact sail to five destinations that provide this specialopportunity:

  • Naples – starting from the picturesque harbor,the walk leads to Porta San Gennaro, the oldest gate to the Vesuvian city, andcontinues into the Borgo dei Vergini district, famous for its many fabulous andsymbolic Neapolitan Baroque monuments. Passing through the Rione Sanità area,founded in the 16th century, the tour ends at the verdant Royal Wood ofCapodimonte.

  • Palermo – walking along the city's narrowstreets, among the colorful stalls of the Vucciria market, you'll pass by themarble sculpture of the Genius of Palermo at the Garraffo, continuing to theQuattro Canti. The third and fourth stops along the route are Palazzo Pretorioand the church of Saint Catherine, with its stunning late Renaissance stylefaçade. After walking through the Kalsa quarter, you'll enter the wonderfulgardens of Villa Giulia and then end the excursion walking along the Cala, anarched seafront promenade that surrounds to the most ancient port of Palermo.

  • Ibiza – the "Nordic" walk starts onthe north side of the port, crossing the exclusive Botafoc Marina to reachTalamanca and its marvellously white sand. Walking along the beach, you'll reachCap Martinet, along slightly steep paths, from which you can enjoy aspectacular view. The last stop is Cala Tranquila, the perfect destination foranyone wanting to relax away from the crowd;

  • Palma de Mallorca – having reached the starting point, abrisk 3-kilometer walk leads up to Bellver Castle, 112 meters above sea level,one of the greatest examples of Gothic civil architecture in Majorca. Afterfollowing the circular path around the castle, it's back down to sea level,passing through the green areas of the city and finishing in the heart of thehistoric center.

  • Barcelona – starting from the Grec Gardens, thetour climbs up the Montjuïc hill, which stands 177 meters high and offers awonderful view of Barcelona. Passing through Plaza de España, the tourcontinues along the most beautiful streets of the city, finally reaching thesplendid Mirador del Alcalde viewpoint.

    WHAT IS URBAN NORDIC WALKING?

    There are very few sporting activitiesthat can boast the same features as Urban Nordic Walking, a complete, healthyand natural activity suitable for everyone: children, young people and theelderly.

    The activity doesnot require any particular athletic preparation and offers great benefits: itis effective for weight loss and posture and promotes blood and respiratorycirculation. Furthermore, its benefits are felt in all the body's functions,guaranteeing the greater effectiveness of all its systems.

    Finally, an addedvalue is its inseparable link with nature and the surrounding environment:Urban Nordic Walking allows physical exercise and the benefits of Nordicwalking to be combined with a curiosity to visit and to learn about thehistory, art and culture of the area, accompanied by an expert tour guide. Ittherefore allows you to discover new urban routes with less effort and greatersatisfaction, making all its enthusiasts experience the charm of discovery.

    All that remains is to grab your poles andset off on a cruise with Costa Fascinosa.

For further information:

CostaCruises

Gabriele Baroni –Communication Director – Cell 349 7668013 - baroni@costa.it

Davide Barbano – MediaRelations manager – Cell 334 6525216 - barbano@costa.it

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