Ancona
The din of central Ancona fades to a distant hum at this 35-hectare park north of the centre. Straddling two hills – the Colle dei Cappuccini and Monte…
Must-see attractions in Mediterranean Europe
South Ibiza
The lofty, spectacularly located Torre des Savinar defence tower boasts sweeping views directly over the enigmatic islets of Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell,…
North & Interior Ibiza
A signposted turn-off as you enter Port de Sant Miquel from the south loops 1km northeast around a headland to these underground caverns, once a smugglers…
Pompeii
The explicit frescoes at this ancient brothel provided visual 'inspiration' for clients. Once ready, visitors would indulge in one of the five rooms on…
Centro de Interpretación Cuevas de Guadix
Andalucía
Last inhabited in the early 1980s, this intriguing museum occupies a sprawling, eight-room cave-house dating back 300 to 400 years. Cave life of years…
Hania
Part of a defensive system begun in 1538 by Michele Sanmichele, who also designed Iraklio’s defences, Hania’s massive fortifications remain impressive…
Amorgos
Reachable via a paved, steep and narrow road from the main Hora–Aegiali road, the handful of slate houses in this hamlet seems deserted at first glance…
Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto
Tyrrhenian Coast
The most beautiful of Petralia Soprana's many churches is the 18th-century Chiesa di Santa Maria di Loreto, at the end of Via Loreto, off the main square,…
El Hierro
Baking in a near-ceaseless sun, Tacorón's stark yet tranquil volcanic coves abutting a sapphire sea are loved by swimmers, sun-soakers, kayakers and…
Macedonia
Venerable Moni Xenofondos was first mentioned in 998, but probably dates to the 6th century. Although loot-seeking pirates often plundered it, impressive…
Beyoğlu
With a brief to explore critical and timely issues in visual and material culture, the İstiklal branch of the SALT cultural centre is one of the city's…
Kos
Fully serviced by the operators who rent out sunbed, brollies, wi-fi and more, the lovely sandy strip of Mastihari is great for families. It does get…
Andalucía
Columbus spent a night of vigil and prayer at this grand 14th-century monastery upon returning from his first voyage in March 1493. Highlights of the 45…
Museo de Prehistoria y Arqueología de Cantabria
Santander
The elegant prehistory and archaeology museum showcases Cantabria’s archaeological wealth, with the help of interactive multimedia displays. Many exhibits…
El Hierro
The most important sight in La Frontera, this 19th-century church is built on the site of a 17th-century chapel. The three-nave interior reveals two rows…
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Dating from 1844, this ornate historical building is a national monument. It was the island’s first theatre and retains an old-world display of faded…
Cyclades
Incorporating the ruins of the temple of Apollo (allegedly built by the Argonauts) into its building, monastery Zoodochos Pigi is 9km from Hora by road,…
South Ibiza
Cliff-flanked Cala Codolar is a tiny, sheltered sandy beach at the end of a fiddly (signposted) dirt track, southwest off the Platges de Comte road. The…
Naples
This modest 14th-century church houses one of the first great artworks to grace the Neapolitan Renaissance – the majestic tomb of Cardinal Rinaldo…
Friuli Venezia Giulia
Gorizia's main sight is its castle; perched atop a knoll-like hill it has served as a fortress, barracks and prison. It has some convincing recreations…
Meteora & Thessaly
The amazing brick-built dome of this imposing mosque, built in the 16th century for the nephew of Süleyman the Magnificent, rises above the southern…
Tekirdağ Archaeological & Ethnographic Museum
Thrace & Marmara
Housed in the Tekirdağ Vali Konağı (Governor's Mansion), a fine Ottoman Revival–style building dating from 1927, this modest museum gives a fascinating…
Costa Smeralda
Accessible via a 2km track from the Nuraghe di Albucciu ticket office, this temple dating back to 1500 BC is one of only a few of its kind in Sardinia…
Aragón
Jaca’s 11th-century cathedral is a formidable building, typical of the sturdy stone architecture of northern Aragón. It was once more gracefully French…
Western Sardinia
Backed by a motley set of holiday homes and beach bars, Putzu Idu's beach sits in the north of the peninsula. It's a picturesque strip of sand that's…
Naples
Fronted by sinuous palms, colourful Villa Maria is an outstanding example of Italian art nouveau architecture. Dating from 1901, the building was…
Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción
Cantabria
The haughty Gothic jumble that is the Iglesia de Santa María de la Asunción stands out spectacularly above Castro Urdiales’ harbour. It was built in the…
South Ibiza
Ibiza's highest peak, Sa Talaiassa (475m), lords it over the south of the island. You can drive to the summit (it's signposted from the Sant Josep–Cala…
Museo Casa Natal Federico García Lorca
Granada
In Federico García Lorca's birthplace, the village of Fuente Vaqueros 17km west of Granada, this small but lovingly maintained museum displays photos,…
Gran Canaria
This lovely botanical garden, located northwest of town on the road to Bañaderos, is owned by the Marquesa de Arucas (along with the Hacienda del Buen…
National Gallery – Nafplio Annex
Nafplio
This arm of the Athens National Gallery is housed in a stunningly restored neoclassical building (don't be deterred; the front door looks to be closed)…
Göreme
This church, entered via a rickety wooden staircase, has frescoes dating to the 9th century on its apse and a ceiling carved with a spectacular large…
Cuenca
This huge modern-art gallery in the labyrinthine ex–Convento de las Carmelitas is a typical Cuenca synthesis of old and new. Stuffed with exhibits that…
Valladolid
Cervantes was briefly imprisoned in Valladolid; his house is happily preserved behind a quiet little garden. The museum is a mix of period furnishings…
Los Cristianos, Playa de las Américas & Costa Adeje
This resort area in Costa Adeje is located north of Playa del Duque and is anchored by several hotels, including the Sheraton La Caleta Resort and Spa…
North & Interior Ibiza
This divine little cove lies just 250m west of Port de Sant Miquel – follow the unsigned path west around the bay to reach a small sandy beach with…
Riserva Naturale Regionale della Valle Cavanata
Grado
This reserve protects a 1920s fish-farming area and extraordinary birdlife in the east of the lagoon. More than 230 bird species have been observed,…
Centro Storico
Commissioned by Giovanni Battista Pamphilj to celebrate his election as Pope Innocent X in 1644, this elegant baroque palazzo (1650) has been home to the…
Centro Per l'Arte Contemporanea Pecci
Northwestern Tuscany
The striking work of Holland-based, Indonesian architect Maurice Nio at Prato's contemporary-art museum lures art lovers into its lair with a dazzling…
Ankara
The surprisingly absorbing Rahmi M Koç Industrial Museum, located inside the beautifully restored Çengelhan caravanserai building, has three floors…
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