The Egadi isles are said to have inspired the mythical islands in the Odyssey. Today, the largest of the group is a quiet place of blissful beaches, fresh fish, neon seas and ice-cream breakfasts
The best way to understand the city is through its food, and the best guide is a Michelin-star chef who knows where to find the finest doners, the crispest calamari and the richest taramasalata
In the northern Spanish town of Ourense, locals and visitors luxuriate in warm spring waters at a series of free public baths – or enjoy a private spa for a fiver
With its extraordinary architecture, maze-like streets and ever-present sunshine, it’s no accident that so many film-makers have used the town as a location
Lava soup in Iceland, assassins’ pasta in Bari, Georgian breads and Norfolk seafood … our tipsters pick their favourite culinary treats across the continent