This infamously glittery stretch of the southern Spanish coast is not just about extravagant luxury. The lesser-known Costa del Sol is full of unexpected and memorable experiences guaranteed to appeal to the more intrepid wine and food lover

“Barcelona under Franco was very grey, very boring, but Cadaqués was very colourful. There were a lot of foreigners, things happening; it opened my eyes,” explains Antoni Muntadas, one of the leading

Alicante is famous for its beaches; less so for its hiking. But in the Sierra de la Serrella, a short hop from the city, Isis Taylor discovers a network of trails that combine natural beauty with an insight into ancient cultures

Bilbao is a classic European city break destination: small enough to walk across in an hour and filled with lush parks, bustling pintxos bars (you’re rarely more than 6ft away from a cocktail stick sk

The design of these grand destinations is matched only by the majestic settings

Catalonia offers a dizzying array of habitats, and birds to match,