Food & drink
The Liston arcades
An elegant row of arcaded buildings facing the Spianada, lined with cafés: the place for a coffee or a ginger beer, a local favourite.
Beaches & parks
Spianada square
A huge open green square between the old town and the Old Fortress, with a bandstand, gardens and a cricket pitch, a legacy of British rule.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| New Port cruise berths and cruise passenger terminal | 18 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Church of St Spyridon
The island's best-loved church, with the town's tallest bell tower and the relics of its patron saint. Dress modestly; services take priority.
Sights
Museum of Asian Art (Palace of St Michael and St George)
Chinese, Japanese and other Asian art displayed in a grand colonnaded palace on the Spianada. Open daily April to October; from November to March it closes on Tuesdays and shuts mid-afternoon.