Forget the stereotypes, Benidorm is the complete package

The resort was ahead of its time – built to handle industrial numbers of tourists while not displacing residents. And beyond the full English breakfasts and pub crawls, there’s an authentic Spanish side to it

A local’s guide to the best eats in Turin

Birthplace of vermouth, grissini and espresso, the north Italian city is a fitting host for the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony on 19 June. But you don’t need to have deep pockets to enjoy its great food scene

The reinvention of Catania – Sicily’s once crime-ridden second city

A decades-long crackdown on organised crime is opening up Catania, with previous no-go areas now welcoming tourists and new businesses. Discover its restaurants and bars before the prices catch up

Down on the farm: a summer cabin stay in Somerset

How an enterprising couple have transformed their farm into a bucolic base amid cider orchards and vines – perfect for exploring an ancient landscape and flourishing arts scene

‘Sun-soaked, wave-lapped and never crowded’: Sicily’s idyllic unspoilt beaches

A world away from Italy’s crowded beach resorts, the island’s south-west offers remote golden sands plus villages, vineyards and great restaurants

Wine and wilderness: a multi-day hike in South Australia’s Clare Valley

Completed last year and maintained by volunteers, the six-stage trail takes in vineyards, towns and bushland and can easily be broken into shorter walks

I travelled the length and breadth of Luxembourg by bus – and it didn’t cost me a penny

With free public transport for all – including tourists - exploring the vineyards, mysterious canyons and lush forests of the Grand Duchy couldn’t be easier

From cassoulet in Carcassonne to patisseries in Paris – a tour of France in 10 classic dishes

France does many foods exceptionally well, but certain areas offer unique and exceptional culinary experiences. We select 10 delicacies and the best regions in which to try them

‘Delicious seafood served with charm and ice-cold white wine’: readers’ favourite restaurants in France

From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in Brittany

‘It’s like having lunch on an ocean liner’: readers’ favourite UK seaside restaurants and cafes

From coffee and cake right on the beach to oysters straight from the sea, our tipsters share their favourite places to eat with a view of the waves

10 Lisbon restaurants I’d recommend to a friend visiting the city

A local food writer selects places to eat that offer a flavour of Lisbon’s fast-evolving restaurant scene

What’s new in Portugal? 10 reasons to visit in 2025

From modern art in Lisbon and yoga on the Algarve to food festivals, coastal hikes, surfing and cycling, it’s all going on in one of Europe’s favourite destinations

Prague’s Vietnamese food revolution

A wave of immigration during the communist years has seen a slow burn for Vietnamese food – from beef noodles to green rice ice-cream – in the Czech Republic’s capital

The Danish island of seaweed cottages, salt and seafood

The remote North Sea isle of Læsø is world-famous for the gastronomic delights that come from its waters – so the best way to explore it is in waders

Where cider houses rule in Spain: a tour of Asturias

Loved by the Spanish but less known in the UK, the region is recognised by Unesco for its centuries-old cider culture – and has plenty more to offer