Nerello Mascalese, Carricante, high-altitude vineyards and small villages built from volcanic stone: from Catania, one day is enough to discover another side of Etna, best explored slowly and, above all, tasted. In Catania Etna is never really out of sight. It appears at the end of Via Etnea, towers over the city rooftops and, on […]
Prague at Christmas is beautiful, but December also means more expensive hotels, packed restaurants and some of Europe’s busiest squares. The good news is that, with a little planning, you do not have to give up the festive atmosphere — or stay next to the Astronomical Clock — to enjoy the city. If you are […]
From second-hand book stalls and hard-to-find editions to vintage prints, independent bookshops and places to stop and read: a walking route through the historic centre to discover a Naples made of paper, ink and stories. In Naples there are streets specialising in nativity scenes, musical instruments and antiques. And then there is one where, for […]
From a lamp from another era to a chair turned into a museum piece: this route through Glòries invites you to understand Barcelona through the things it makes, preserves, sells, reuses and reimagines. There is a way to discover Barcelona that does not begin in front of a monument, but by rummaging through boxes. You […]
On the first two Sundays in September, San Sebastián’s most famous bay takes on a different look. Traineras fill the water, supporters take over the harbour and the city revives a tradition rooted in its fishing past. In 2026, the Bandera de La Concha takes place on 6 and 13 September: a perfect excuse to […]
Limoges is one of those cities that seem especially made for autumn. As the days begin to shorten and the Limousin forests turn from green to hues of ochre and red, it is tempting to alternate outdoor walks with markets, museums, artisan workshops and the kind of meal that justifies a getaway all on its […]
Just a few kilometres from Vitoria-Gasteiz, the Ullíbarri-Gamboa reservoir is Álava’s “inland sea”: beaches, water sports, cycling routes and large green spaces where you can spend a summer’s day by the water. When the heat hits Vitoria-Gasteiz, many locals do not head for the coast. They only need to travel a few kilometres to the […]
Travelling with children often means negotiating: a little beach time for some, an outing for others, something to spark their curiosity and, if possible, a Plan B for when it gets too hot or the weather turns. In the Region of Murcia, finding that balance is surprisingly easy. The Mar Menor and the Mediterranean for […]
Granada is usually associated with the Alhambra, the Albaicín neighbourhood, terraces with sweeping views and the peaks of Sierra Nevada. But simply follow the road south to discover another side of Granada: the one that meets the Mediterranean, among whitewashed villages, cliffs, small coves and plantations of avocados, mangoes and cherimoyas. The short distances make […]
There is more to Seville than its most visited monuments. This two- or three-day itinerary explores Triana’s workshops, the patios of the northern districts, neighbourhood markets and historic towns across the surrounding countryside. Day 1: Triana, ceramics and the opposite bank Start early at Triana Market, when the stalls selling fruit, fish and cured meat […]