Visit San Sebastian's sprawling Playa de la Concha beach. 

Join one of the Mimo food tours of San Sebastián for expert insight into the best pintxos spots, wine bars, and food shops. You can also join a cooking class to learn how to recreate some Basque dishes in your own kitchen.

Named the ‘Islands of the Gods’ by the Romans, the Cíes Islands are a true gem in the Vigo Estuary. Boat trips operate to a few of the islands: Rodas beach joins the islands of Monteagudo and Faro and is a highlight.

A wander round the streets of Vigo’s old town will take you back to its fishing heyday. The granite-built buildings are a higgledy-piggledy mix of tiny houses and grand townhouses.

Featuring eight museums and exhibitions, WOW is a must-do. The Wine Experience will take you on a journey from vine to bottle, including a tasting at the end.

Sustainability is big in Portugal, which is reflected in the wine culture. Porto and the Douro Valley are famous for port and vinho verde, with vineyards for every taste. We love Symington Family Estates, a certified B-Corp working towards net zero, who run gorgeous quintas and wineries in the region with a focus on supporting the land and local communities. 

Take a fascinating tour of a working sardine factory. Pinhais & Cia is housed in one of the city’s most beautiful buildings in the Matosinhos district, 15 minutes by metro from the centre of Porto.

Visit the famous Palacio Real (Royal Palace) and discover centuries' worth of exquisite paintings, furniture and armour.

Originally an abattoir, the eye-catching building of Matadero Madrid now houses the city's most vibrant cultural centre. It hosts exhibitions, immersive experiences, art installations and much more – just the thing if you want to experience the city's alternative side. Visit at the weekend to catch the artisan food market.

Based on the former Spanish Royal Collection, the Museo del Prado is Spain's foremost national art museum, which displays European art from the 12th to the early 20th centuries. Here you'll find a sizeable collection of works by Spanish luminaries like Velásquez and Goya, as well as Titian, Ruebens, El Greco and Bosch – among a great many others.

Paris has no shortage of tempting shops, from independent clothing boutiques to sprawling department stores. Don't miss the opportunity to browse the bouquinistes, open-air booksellers on the banks of the Seine, or indulge at the Galeries Lafayette, the luxurious French department store.

You'll find Europe's largest collection of modern and contemporary art at the Centre Pompidou (or Beaubourg as it's often called), housed in a striking building covered in pipes and scaffolding. Inside, you'll find temporary exhibitions alongside the permanent collection that includes masterpieces like Duchamp's Fountain, and recognisable works by Frida Kahlo, Robert Delaunay and Wassily Kandinsky.

Wander through Montmartre and make the climb up to the famous Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Be sure to linger over the spectacular view at the top; at sunset, you'll get the best light as the sun dips below the city skyline.