Madrid in five places

A new project highlighting significant stops on Spain’s cultural routes serves up some little-heard histories and fewer crowds

A multicultural bastion of Modernisme architecture, loomed over by an imposing medieval citadel, this tiny slice of Spanish flair on the North African coast deserves far more of a spotlight, writes Eddi Fiegel

Arezzo, Italy While most travellers head to Florence when visiting Tuscany, for antiques it’s worth seeking out the city of Arezzo to the south-east. It’s replete with museums and historical monuments

PLYMOUTH holds a unique place in history, mainly thanks to the perfect natural harbour where the River Tamar meets the sea. It was here the English fleet was at anchor, when Sir Francis Drake carried

Cuenca’s many layers of history are never more visible than during the winter solstice, writes George Kipouros

The colours, the chaos, the music… the steaks. Buenos Aires can overwhelm the senses, but it also has a quieter, more family-friendly side. And as our writer discovers, it’s every bit as entertaining!