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Most visitors to Seville stay in the Old Town east of the cathedral, known as Barrio Santa Cruz, where the Jewish quarter was located. This highly atmospheric area is a delight to walk around, since it is largely pedestrianised: narrow cobbled alleys lined with white houses whose albero yellow windows are so characteristic of the

There’s one reason why hungry diners, both locals and visitors, are drawn from all over the south to this unassuming rustic restaurant in a west coast hillside town – meat, meat and more meat. Fillet steaks as big as a boxer’s fist are arguably the best on the island, while the barbecued chicken, flaming sausage

You could never accuse the Peak District of lacking variety. Covering both Britain’s oldest National Park and the broader region around it, it ranges across five counties (Derbyshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester) and packs in an impressive range of landscapes, from the moody moorlands and dramatic ridges of the Dark Peak to the

The Milanese know how to do one thing particularly well: the art of aperitivo. In the late afternoons, office workers flock to stylish spots to loosen up and unwind with a drink and a selection of small bites as a precursor to an evening meal. Although the city is replete with places to enjoy an

Dogs and Yorkshire go together like Yorkshire and pudding. It’s a big county with a big variety of landscapes, from rugged fells to riverside meadows, wide-open moorland to quiet canal backwaters, dramatic coastal cliffs to handsome Dales villages that suit dogs and dog-walkers of whatever energy level. Increasingly, Yorkshire’s hotels, pubs and B&Bs are offering

Chris Moss Destination expert. Doug Gray Destination expert 26 September 2024 4:00pm The influential Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants ranking is hosting its 2024 event in Rio – indicative of the city’s importance in regional dining. While São Paulo, Lima and Buenos Aires have become powerful gastronomic powerhouses, Rio has a more cosmopolitan crowd of

Doug Gray Destination Expert 26 September 2024 4:00pm Inimitable, irresistible, idiosyncratic: Rio de Janeiro is one of South America’s most superlative inventions. It was supplanted by Brasilia as Brazil’s capital in 1960, surpassed by São Paulo as economic powerhouse around the same time. Yet Rio needs neither titles nor statistics to outshine both. Nature has

Chris Moss Destination expert. Doug Gray Destination expert 26 September 2024 4:00pm If you want beaches and views, explore the south. If you need some intellectual and cultural stimulation, go north. That’s how easy it is to plan your sightseeing in Rio. It’s probably worth starting with a ride up Sugar Loaf just to get

Rodney Bolt Destination expert 26 September 2024 5:30pm All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review.

Doug Gray Destination expert 26 September 2024 4:00pm The nomadic nature of much of Rio’s nightlife makes for some incredible settings for one-off parties in the hills and mansions of neighbourhoods like Cosme Velho and Santa Teresa, but also makes much of the underground scene seem somewhat impenetrable. Follow the right social media accounts (see

Helen Pickles Destination Expert 17 September 2024 5:30pm All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review.

There’s not much need to venture out of the crater for dining opportunities, with plenty inside the hotel. Cai Feng Lou specialises in authentic regional Chinese cuisine, particularly from the Zhejiang and Guangdong provinces, but the headline restaurant is Mr Fisher: one floor below the water, enveloped by an aquarium and serving fresh seafood. Read

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Amsterdam is a city of rich helpings in

Bilbao’s size and diversity make for a lengthy menu of nocturnal offerings. Whether your pint of beer is craft or simply cold, Bilbao has an ever-growing list of trendy night spots, especially in the central Abando neighbourhood. Enjoy a gin-tonic infused using dry ice or sample the city’s many cocktail bars that are frozen in

You could return to Malaga time and time again and find new things to see and do. Right in the centre, you come across Phoenician and Roman remains, vestiges of the city’s Moorish heritage, opulent Baroque churches and stunning contemporary architecture. And the city’s clutch of art galleries and museums seems to be ever-growing as Malaga

Malaga has some of the best restaurants and tapas bars in Spain, whether you fancy traditional places or designer gastrobars. Definitely order some boquerones (fresh anchovies), with some locally caught prawns and ensaladilla (Russian salad).  For more Malaga inspiration, see our guides to the best things to do and nightlife. Find things to do by area City Centre Outside the city centre

In the centre, Plaza de Uncibay and Plaza de la Merced are lively nightlife areas with clubs open until around 4am. There are plenty of cafés and bars for after-dinner drinks, particularly around Granada, Comedias and Alcazabilla streets. For more Malaga inspiration, see our guides to the best restaurants and things to do. Antigua Casa Guardia Going strong

Bilbao is practically synonymous with Frank Gehry’s impressive Guggenheim museum. But once you’ve seen it (and snapped your selfie), dig a bit deeper into the varied and richly textured culture of this Basque capital. See the city by kayak or through street art, or do some shopping at one of Europe’s largest food markets. Stroll the

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. The famously picturesque French Riviera has long been

All hotels have been independently reviewed and selected. We will earn a commission if you book via the links below, but this never affects our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted on a complimentary basis in order to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. No one comes to Barcelona just for the