Warriors, cathedrals and carnivals: Spain’s best smaller cities, chosen by readers

Medieval plazas, fortresses like film sets and seafood straight out of the net feature in your pick of these lesser-known destinations

Get spirited away on a gin-making adventure in North Yorkshire

The village of Ripley, with its castle and walled gardens, proves the perfect setting for learning to make personalised gin

As the city’s food and drink festival begins, here’s where to enjoy the delicious global fare that sums up York’s vibrant, independent spirit

The wild coast between Monaco and Italy is home to Le Corbusier’s holiday cabin – and his favourite beach bar-next-door

A foraging and campfire cooking adventure in an uninhabited Baltic archipelago proves a meditative treat for our fungi-fancying writer

England’s biggest festival of history – Heritage Open Days – celebrates cuisine this year, with events in pasty shops, cathedrals and cemeteries

Baroque architecture, clifftop views and culture without the crowds feature in your pick of Italy’s lesser-known treasures

The region sometimes even the Italians forget about is a blissful mix of uncrowded beaches, atmospheric villages and hill towns

Missed your trips across the Channel? We pick tours, food festivals, vineyards and new attractions, plus gorgeous places to sleep and eat nearby

Your picks take in fresh local fare from the Hebrides to Cornwall with many having great eating areas and fun farm activities

We pick gorgeous affordable hotels, villas and farm stays on the coast, mountains and islands

A tranquil river or coastal paddle – with lunch at a waterside pub to refuel – makes a delightfully relaxing day trip

Innovative dishes, freshly caught produce and cool, coastal vibes mark out these new restaurants and cafes

San Sebastián gets the kudos and crowds – but this port city in Cantabria has its own take on pinchos, plus top fish and seafood

Savour this selection of the city’s many great food discoveries, from street food to fine dining