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items: From sunset negronis to honey-drenched feta, this Greek island is a hidden foodie hotspot
items: 11 unique foodie-friendly hiking trails in Europe
items: Why I love The Julian Alps, Slovenia's lush green region
items: 8 Portuguese food trips
items: Best Irish holidays to visit in 2026 – Dublin, Cork, Galway and more
items: 12 best Spanish food trips
items: European hidden gems: must-visit hotels off the beaten track
items: 30 best Italian hotels for food lovers to visit in 2026
items: Best hotels in Paris for a memorable stay in the French capital
items: Where to eat and drink in Málaga: an insider shares her favourite restaurants
items: 16 best French food trips
items: Best restaurants in Tbilisi: where locals eat in the vibrant Georgian capital
items: Best restaurants in Athens: where a local eats in the Greek capital
items: Why I love Georgia, the home of cheesy khachapuri and unique wine
items: Czech food: how to cook like a local
items: Best Christmas markets in Europe
items: Best European mountain escapes to visit in 2025
items: Why I love the South Tyrol, Italy's unique alpine region
items: Best Greek food trips
items: Five Greek island getaways for food lovers
items: Best European city breaks
items: 8 lesser-known Italian islands for a foodie trip
items: 5 coolcations ideas for food lovers
items: Why autumn is the best time to visit these typical summer destinations
items: 10 unmissable European road trips for food lovers

From sunset negronis to honey-drenched feta, this Greek island is a hidden foodie hotspot
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date: 2026-01-27T10:03:08.000Z
creator: Heather Steele
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
description: From coastal tavernas to five-star hotels, these are the Folegandros foodie destinations to know
encoded: Near to Milos, the diminutive Greek island of Folegandros is becoming a foodie destination for those in the know. From cocktails at a five-star hotel to regional cuisine you'll only find on the island, these are the must-visit places to eat to add to your list. For more Greek travel inspiration, check out our guides to 5 lesser known destinations to visit in mainland Greece or the best Greek food trips. 5 of the best places to eat in Folegandros Irene’s Folegandros has lots of reasons to visit, including deserted rocky beaches and its own riff on Greek cuisine. One of the dishes you’ll only find on the island is matsata. This thick, homemade pasta is best eaten at Irene’s, a roadside restaurant run by a grandmother and granddaughter. You can’t miss it – there’s only one real road that cuts through this 6-mile by 2-mile island – though it looks unassuming from the outside. You’ll get a warm welcome within, plus heaps of matsata with slow-braised rooster or pork ragu (it’s not a looker, but it is delicious). @irene_restaurant_folegandros Pasithea Another classic local dish is fava, a hummus-like dip made with yellow split peas that makes the perfect accompaniment to hot, fluffy flatbread. The best we’ve tried on the island is served at Pasithea, which overlooks Folegandros’s most popular beach, Agali. It’s just the spot for a languid lunch of fried red mullet and filo feta with honey as you watch swimmers roll out their colourful towels onto the sand below, contemplating your own dip after lunch. @pasithea_folegandros To Goupi In a pretty, tree-covered square in the main town of Chora, To Goupi is as good for people watching as it is for dinner – amble down to it after seeing the sun sink into the sea from beneath the hilltop Panagia church. On its outdoor chalkboard you’re likely to see specials such as meat and cheese balls, grilled octopus and a moussaka-like dish of potato, cheese and aubergine. Gundari The bar is the best thing about rugged-luxury five-star hotel…

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11 unique foodie-friendly hiking trails in Europe
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date: 2026-01-23T10:15:47.000Z
creator: Tamara Hinson
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: From fruit orchards in France to cheese trails in Switzerland, these are the ultimate foodie hikes to know
encoded: Exploring destinations on foot provides fantastic insights into regions, cultures and local life which simply wouldn’t be possible when travelling by car. The best bit? Some of the most fascinating guided walking trails are food-themed ones, providing brilliant opportunities to fuel explorations with regional delicacies and mouthwatering insights into the ingredients you’re most likely to find on local menus. To sate your appetite, we’ve taken a closer look at our favourite food-themed walking trails, designed for hikers craving a deep dive into 11 European destinations famous for their gastronomy. Green Route 3, Valencia, Spain Valencia’s Green Routes are a mouthwatering tangle of hiking trails, perfect for walkers keen to learn more about the region’s culinary offerings. Route Three takes in Valencia’s so-called pantries: L’Albufera Natural Park (the birthplace of paella), fruit orchards, rice fields and stunning stretches of Mediterranean coastline. The countless family-run restaurants lining the route include Villa Indiano, where Chabe Soler (winner of the first Paella World Cup) serves up dishes inspired by traditional Valencian cookbooks. “While our paella is iconic, I recommend lesser-known dishes which showcase Valencia’s sea, farmland and wetlands,” says Soler. “Anguila i napicol, prepared with eel from the Albufera, captures the essence of our wetlands, and arròs amb bledes, made with vegetables from La Huerta, reflects the richness of our farmland.” Stay at La Mozaira, a charming boutique hotel. Much of the ingredients used by La Mozaira’s restaurant comes from the hotel’s gardens. Route des Fruits, Normandy, France Normandy’s Route des Fruits, which connects Jumièges and Duclair, is a 62-kilometre hiking and cycling trail weaving through Normandy’s most fertile farmlands and along the River Seine. The microclimate here is perfect for fruit growing, and the area’s famous white cliffs are the star of the show, reflecting heat while offering protection from…

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Why I love The Julian Alps, Slovenia's lush green region
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date: 2026-01-22T10:23:35.000Z
creator: David Žefran
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
subject: 10 things
description: David Žefran, head chef of two-Michelin-starred Milka in Slovenia, shares what makes the cuisine of his home region unique
encoded: Learn all about what makes the cuisine of this mountainous region so special from local chef David Žefran. From wine harvest celebrations to forest floor foraging and freshwater seafood, there is plenty for foodies to enjoy. Want to learn more about regional cuisine? Check out our guides to the cuisines of Trentino in Italy, Istria in Croatia, the Algarve in Portugal or Cork in Ireland. Julian Alps cuisine: 10 things we love Cross-alpine culture The beautiful thing about culture and cuisine is it can’t be contained. Slovenian produce and traditions are intertwined with those from neighbouring countries across the region – Italian snails and Austrian strawberry farms, for example, might be the closest to us to source. Ottoman legacy The Ottomans brought with them a love of grilled meats and fried breads. A popular dish still on many menus in the area is čevapčiči – small Bosnian-style shish kebabs in a grilled lepinja bread pocket topped with kaymak cheese that slowly melts into the bread, often served with roasted peppers. Austro-Hungarian influence The Austro-Hungarian empire left its mark on Slovenian cuisine – think Hungarian goulash with polenta, fluffy shredded kaiserschmarrn and potato dumplings, or knödels, filled with apricot or plum. Family-run gostilnas still serve this style of food, preserving the heritage. Agrarian culture The region is rooted in agricultural practices so we have many hearty mountain dishes to sustain through the winter – kranjska klobasa sausages with fermented cabbage, ričet barley stew and jota, a sauerkraut and bean stew. Walnuts are everywhere We are lucky to have walnut trees all over the region and we use the crop in everything from liqueurs to breads and sweet treats. They are rolled with buckwheat dough and soured cream into štruklji dumplings or baked into sweet dough to create potica for special occasions. Freshwater fish Our lakes and rivers are abundant with freshwater seafood, from the Drava’s crayfish to the Soča river’s …

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8 Portuguese food trips
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date: 2026-01-20T16:15:36.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: From the buzz of capital city Lisbon to the beachy wilderness of Comporta, these are the best places to visit in Portugal for foodies
encoded: Looking for food trips to take in Portugal? Check out our guide to the best places across the country to eat and drink, from the must-visit cities of Porto and Lisbon to eating on the beach in Comporta, vineyard stays for wine fans and discovering local pastries in the countryside. For more travel inspiration, check out our best French food trips, best Spanish food trips or best Morocco food trips. Not sure where to go? Browse our guide to the best European city breaks or our picks of the best European vineyards to visit. 8 best Portuguese food trips Lisbon For a budget-friendly city break Portugal's buzzing capital has undergone something of a culinary revolution. Time Out Market is a well-known stop on any Lisbon food journey for a reason, with 30 of the city’s best chefs selling small, reasonably priced plates alongside local wines and fresh lemonade, from a gathering of stalls. Another popular spot is Ramiro, serving great-value seafood in a rustic setting with a buzzy atmosphere. For modern spins on Portuguese cuisine, try Mini Bar for contemporary tapas and cocktails or Prado for updated versions of classic Portuguese dishes. For shopping, head out of the centre of the city to LX Factory, where Lisbon’s young creatives have set up shop in dozens of old fabric factories, with a flea market taking place every Sunday. Check out our full guide to the best places to eat in Lisbon for more ideas. Where to stay: North of Lisbon’s botanical gardens, in a 20th-century townhouse in the Praça das Amoreiras area, you'll find Casa Amora. Each bedroom in this charming B&B is inspired by a different Portuguese figure, from poets to Fado singers, actresses and painters. Soak up the charm of dazzling ceramic tiles, private balconies, embellished ceilings and wrought-iron bath tubs. Casa Amora’s cook, Nita, has been there since day one and her homemade breakfasts in the colourful courtyard – featuring pastéis de nata, almond cake and homemade jams to spread onto warm croissants…

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Best Irish holidays to visit in 2026 – Dublin, Cork, Galway and more
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date: 2026-01-19T12:58:45.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: UK
subject: Great Getaways
description: From restaurant-hopping city breaks to discovering artisan producers in the countryside and seafood-fuelled road trips, here's our pick of holidays in Ireland
encoded: Looking for Irish holiday ideas? Ireland is all about charm, great local produce and unique rural experiences, making it the perfect break for a food lover. Discover Dublin and Belfast’s delightful bistros and lively pubs, Galway’s artsy coastal vibes and seafood spots, bustling seaside towns or the green pastures inland, home to cider orchards, friendly farmers and even buffalo herds. These are our top picks of the best Irish holidays, with restaurants and bars to visit in each destination, including some Irish hotels to use as your base. For more hotel inspiration, check out the best UK boutique hotels, UK gastro pubs with rooms, best restaurants with rooms and and UK spa hotels for food lovers. Also see our city guides for the best restaurants in Belfast and best restaurants in Dublin. Best Irish holidays for food lovers Cork – for riverside luxury Cork is one of Ireland’s foodie hotspots. Get lost in the famous English Market, a covered warren of brilliant Irish food and drink producers. Café Paradiso has been open since 1993 serving refined but adventurous vegetarian food on a six-course testing menu. For drinks, head to Cask for expertly crafted cocktails or Arthur Mayne's for interesting wine and craft beer lists in quirky surroundings. Further out in the County Cork countryside, Toon's Bridge Dairy is a remarkable cheese producer making mozzarella, burrata, scamorza and more – you can find the produce at the English Market as well as its own pizzeria from April onwards. Where to stay in Cork: A luxury riverside hotel, River Lee Hotel is a warm and friendly space, flooded with light from windows that frame the entire building. The river-facing rooms are particularly pretty with views extending up past the Victorian buildings opposite to the rolling hills beyond. Bathrooms are fitted with baths and walk-in showers, and the large comfy beds have cosy duck down duvets. The Grill Room restaurant serves a classic hearty menu with Irish fish and meat taking centre …

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12 best Spanish food trips
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date: 2026-01-19T11:20:04.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Europe
subject: Spain
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Looking for places to visit in Spain? Check out our top Spanish food trips, from pintxos in San Sebastian to al fresco paella in Barcelona
encoded: Looking for places to visit in Spain? Check out our top Spanish food trips and discover where to eat and drink across the country, from natural wines in Barcelona to ibérico ham and hand-cut chips in Tarifa, and juicy skewered prawns in San Sebastian. For more travel inspiration, check out our best Portuguese food trips, best French food trips or best Morocco food trips. Learn about Spanish coffee culture with our expert barista Celeste Wong's guide, including traditional rituals, how to order it and the perfect recipe for at-home brewing. Best Spanish food trips San Sebastián For pintxos and Michelin stars A picturesque port and resort on the Bay of Biscay, San Sebastián has notched up 16 Michelin stars. There are seven three-star restaurants across Spain and three of them are here: Akelarre, Martin Berasategui and Arzak, the bastion of chef Juan Mari Arzak. It has the second highest number of Michelin stars per square metre after Kyoto in Japan, and more than Paris. It's not all fine dining though. Pintxos is a signature of San Sebastián, born because “it’s not our custom to entertain at home. We meet friends for a drink and snack before dinner”. It’s one of the reasons that, originally, there were no sweet pintxos – these were pre-dinner snacks, not the main meal. There are over 100 pintxos spots to choose from in San Sebastian, mainly in the Old Town, and so a tailored tour is a good way to narrow it down. A locals top tip: ignore the piles of pretty pintxos on each bar’s counter and order dishes chalked on the blackboard. These are cooked fresh to order and each bar has its own specialities. At Goiz Argi that means the brocheta de gamba, a juicy prawn served on a skewer soaked in a sweet and sour garlic, pepper and onion marinade. The mari juli baguette, with salty slivers of smoked salmon, sardine and oily green pepper is equally moreish, with a glass of txakoli, the local sparkling white wine. Find out where else to eat and drink in San Sebastian. Where to st…

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European hidden gems: must-visit hotels off the beaten track
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date: 2026-01-14T16:50:34.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: From a vineyard to undiscovered beaches in Portugal and waterside Scandinavian boltholes, these are the best hidden gem hotels in Europe
encoded: Looking for a gourmet getaway that is off the beaten track? We're sharing some of our favourite hotels and havens in places you might not have visited yet across Europe. Head to the wildlife-rich wetlands outside Amsterdam to stay at a 17th-century inn, discover a tiny Tuscan island, stay at a luxurious Sicilian farmhouse or experience French countryside chic in a hidden cabin. Read on to discover all our best European hidden gems. For more travel inspiration, check out our picks of the best Italian hotels, best Spanish hotels and the best European city breaks for foodies. For UK travel inspiration, check out our picks of the best country house hotels in the UK and the best hotel baths worth travelling for. Wiesergut, Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Austria Check rates and availability at wiesergut.com or booking.com Set at 1,000 metres above sea level, Wiesergut is a family-run boutique hideaway, surrounded by snow-dusted peaks and tucked into the quiet valley of Hinterglemm. The hotel sits directly at the foot of the Zwölferkogel lift station, offering effortless access to the slopes above, yet the village remains relatively quiet and peaceful. Style leans towards minimalist Alpine chic – warm timber, sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows, private gardens, in-room fireplaces and steaming outdoor hot tubs – yet the atmosphere remains warm and easy-going. Families, couples and solo travellers are all made to feel at home. The heated outdoor pool with hot tub jets and mountain views is the focal point of the hotel, with outdoor fire pits lit in the evenings for a magical end to the day. Wiesergut began as an Alpine hut offering home-produced snacks and refuge to travellers, and farm-to-fork eating still sits at the heart of life here. The menu includes herbs and vegetables from the hotel’s garden, matured cheeses from neighbouring farms, and breads baked in-house. Every evening you’ll find a changing tasting menu centred around seasonal ingredients and comforting Austrian classics…

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30 best Italian hotels for food lovers to visit in 2026
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date: 2026-01-14T16:05:48.000Z
subject: Italy
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: From vineyard estates in Tuscany to converted palazzos in Puglia and boutiques in Milan's foodiest neighbourhood, here's our pick of Italian hotels that offer visitors a slice of la dolce vita
encoded: Looking for the best Italian hotel to visit? We've found the best Italian hotels for food lovers in Piedmont, Tuscany, Sicily, Puglia and everywhere in between. Whether you're on a budget or looking for luxury, need a city break or a sea views, check out our round-up of the best Italian hotels for something for everyone. For more hotel inspiration, check out our best European hidden gem hotels, or relax in one of the best hotel baths worth travelling for. Next, learn 10 things we love about Puglian cuisine and Tuscan food, plus discover the 8 lesser-known Italian islands worth visiting for a foodie trip. Best Italian hotels for foodies Villa Paola, Tropea Villa Paola offers rooms from £285 per night, check availability at villapaolatropea.it or booking.com Discover rustic luxury at Villa Paola, a pink-hued former 16th-century convent set among the cliffs and hills of Calabria at the southern tip of Italy. From crisp white linen bedding to cool marble bathrooms, a secluded infinity pool and serene courtyards, it is the perfect location for some R&R. Terraces look out to the Costa Degli Dei (coast of the gods) and over the farmland below, where the restaurant grows a lot of its produce. Meander down through the tiered gardens to the hotel’s own hives, and spot Tropea’s famous red onions. Superior rooms overlook the hills of Tropea and Parghelia, just off the main courtyard, with bird song to gently wake you and white wooden shutters to throw open in the morning. Deluxe rooms offer more sweeping panoramas of the towns, the executive room has a private terrace with views straight out to sea, and the Eremita suite has its own Turkish bath as well as a veranda. There’s a bistro-style menu on offer during the day with dishes such as sourdough pizzas, red onion salads and club sandwiches. Enjoy an aperitivo overlooking the sea after spending time on the beach or wandering around Tropea. De’ Minimi restaurant offers more refined tasting menus, meticulously designed with seas…

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Best hotels in Paris for a memorable stay in the French capital
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date: 2026-01-08T13:01:33.000Z
creator: Ellie Edwards
subject: Europe
subject: France
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: From cosy, characterful hotels with exotic gardens to minimalist spaces with historic open-air swimming pools, these are the must-stay foodie hotels in Paris
encoded: Looking for the best hotels in Paris? Want to know which city hotels to book? Our guide to Paris’s best boutique hotels… Feeling enamoured in the city of love? Now find out our best honeymoons for foodies. For more hotel inspiration, check out our best European hidden gem hotels or best Spanish hotels. Best places to stay in Paris Hotel Panache, Grands Boulevards From £108, check availability at booking.com, mrandmrssmith.com, expedia.co.uk or lastminute.com Hotel Panache in a nutshell A super-chic hotel with 40 bedrooms scattered across seven floors. Why foodies stay here Café Panache occupies the hotel’s ground floor. It serves bistro dishes with a modern twist, including beef tartare with potato sticks, pork belly noodle soup and, for dessert, cookies sandwiched together with ice cream. For lunch, feast on a club sandwich stuffed with fried chicken, cabbage and a Japanese omelette. What are the bedrooms like? Choose from seven sizes, the largest of which are top-floor suites. A consistent colour scheme of light grey, dusty pink and pale blue runs throughout, with filament light bulbs, wicker headboards and old-school telephones adding elegance. The classic single comes with an en-suite shower room, double bed and writing desk, while the family room can sleep up to four people, with a small living space and double sinks. Breakfast Eggs come any way you want, with chunks of cheese, wodges of sourdough and fresh figs on the side. If you want something lighter, order muesli topped with maple syrup. Where to eat and drink nearby Parisian institution, Le Bouillon Chartier, is a two-minute walk away. Join the queue early (it doesn’t take bookings) and prepare for exemplary snails, steak frites and rum babas. From £108, check availability at booking.com, mrandmrssmith.com, expedia.co.uk or lastminute.com Le Grand Mazarin, Le Marais Doubles from £515, check availability at booking.com or expedia.co.uk Le Grand Mazarin in a nutshell With twin inspirations of Wes Anderson’s…

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Where to eat and drink in Málaga: an insider shares her favourite restaurants
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date: 2025-12-22T12:01:07.000Z
creator: Milli Taylor
subject: Europe
subject: Spain
subject: Travel
description: From breakfast churros to market seafood and sherry straight from the cask, here is Milli Taylor's pick of where to eat and drink in the sunny Andalucían seaside city
encoded: Looking for the best restaurants in Málaga? Want to know where to eat and drink in the southern Spanish coastal city? Insider Milli Taylor says, "My family spent much of my childhood between Málaga and London, and eventually settled there permanently when I was 17. Although I stayed in London, I think of Málaga as my soul home and, however many times I visit in a year, the city still gives me the same buzz. This year, I co-hosted our first Spanish retreat, Sobremesa – a few unforgettable days of introducing food lovers to the city and teaching them to cook and bake with its extraordinary local produce from the market. Playing city guide was pure joy, so I’m thrilled to do the same here." For more Spanish travel inspiration, check out our guide to the best Spanish food trips, best Spanish hotels for food lovers or the best restaurants in San Sebastian. A local's best restaurants in Málaga Eat breakfast at Churrería de Malagueña I like to get into the city early for coffee and churros. Everyone will tell you to go to Casa Aranda and, don’t get me wrong, both places do great churros (also called porras or tejeringos) but I prefer the chewy texture at La Malagueña and the chocolate is far superior. Where Casa Aranda is fun and fast paced, it is very touristy and I find La Malagueña a more chilled out local spot, perched up on the bar watching the waiters move around each other like dancers. Sample local wine at Antigua Casa de Guardia It’s the oldest wine bar in Málaga and really feels like not much has changed there since it opened in 1840. I wouldn’t order food other than a couple of banderillas to whet the appetite but standing at the bar tasting sweet Màlaga wines from the barrel for a couple of euros a pop really roots you in a good time and place. In the summer this place is heaving but the service is quick and the glasses are small so it’s worth waiting for your spot. When you’re done they chalk up your bill on the counter and you’ll feel ready to head out and ea…

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16 best French food trips
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date: 2025-12-15T11:35:32.000Z
creator: olivemagazine
subject: Europe
subject: France
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Looking for places to visit in France? Check out our top French food trips and take a spin around olive groves Uzes, relax in luxury in Provence or sample patisserie in Paris
encoded: Looking for the best food trips to take in France? Check out our guide to the best places across the country to eat and drink, from hearty ski food in the French Alps to undiscovered corners of Provence. For more French inspiration, check out our picks of the best hotels in Paris and foodie guide to Lyon, then hop across the border with our guide to the best Spanish food trips or further afield with our best Morocco food trips. 16 best French food trips Uzes For chocolat-style villages Pungent truffles and gummy bears? Just two of the more unusual ingredients on the menu in Uzès, one of those achingly pretty French towns whose Chocolat-style looks make it seem like a Hollywood film set. Indeed, its plane-tree-pricked Place aux Herbes once starred in the Gérard Depardieu movie Cyrano de Bergerac. Uzès is surrounded by truffle plantations and hosts a truffle festival every January, while confectionary giant Haribo opened Le Musée du Bonbon here in 1996. The company is synonymous with the gummy bears invented by German founder Hans Riegel in 1920. Your ticket comes with a bag of sweets to suck as you wander from room to room learning about the history of sugar and the candy-making process before ‘nosing’ some of the ingredients. Pressing a button releases a puff of vanilla, cacao or liquorice into the air. This less well-known corner of France is just 40 minutes from Avignon, where you can jump off the Eurostar as it hurtles on to Marseilles. Once here the pace is far more leisurely. Uzès has its share of sites to tick off including the cathedral of Saint Théodorit with its ornate Romanesque bell tower, the Fenestrelle, the Duke’s palace and the Medieval Garden in the grounds of a ruined château which has around 450 plants, many medicinal, and is a lovely spot to unwind with a liquorice tisane after clambering up the tower’s 100 steps for a sweeping panorama. Be sure to visit Uzès on a Wednesday or Saturday when you’ll find a food market in full swing. And don't miss a…

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Best restaurants in Tbilisi: where locals eat in the vibrant Georgian capital
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date: 2025-12-12T10:38:01.000Z
creator: Alex Crossley
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
description: Explore this energetic crossroads city via soup dumplings, supra-style sharing feasts and unique wines made using ancient techniques
encoded: Looking for restaurants in Tbilisi? Want to know where to eat and drink in the Georgian capital? Restaurateur Giorgi Mindiashvili showed me his favourite spots in his hometown, and shares a deep-dive into Georgian cuisine here. Where to eat and drink in Tbilisi, Georgia Shavi Lomi – for sharing-style suppers Named after Niko Pirosmani’s Black Lion painting, this stunning tree-lined courtyard and cosy converted house is popular with artsy locals. Centre stage is the gobi, a thali-style wooden sharing bowl filled with multicoloured pkhali dips, fresh cheeses and breads. Next comes the likes of stuffed lobiani, whole grilled aubergines doused in walnut and pomegranate sauce, Georgian lamb risotto and beef dolma with minted yogurt. Plus, layered honey cake for dessert. instagram.com/shavilomi_tbilisicuisine/ Craft – for cosy bistro feels A concept store turned bistro and wine bar with a warm, homely feel, showcasing ceramics from Georgian artisans on its blush pink walls. Alongside rotating wines from small-batch producers (Artana, Ethno, Kiketi Farm), authentic flavours and regional dishes are given a contemporary lift. Think pan-fried butter mushrooms in bazhe (spiced walnut sauce), fresh from the oven lavash flatbreads and marinated aubergine from the charcoal makali grill served with spiced green chilli ajika and red pepper pkhali. craftwinerestaurant.com Saperavi – for wine ice cream Look out for kiosks selling unique, purple-hued wine ice cream, including this pretty wooden domed kiosk perched above the river by the Second Bridge of Love. Order a cone piled high with wine soft serve and a glass of fresh pomegranate juice before heading to the atmospheric Orbeliani Baths for a rejuvenating sulfur soak and scrub. 8 Abano Turn Oro – for western Megrelian dishes Set in a former printing house with elegant interiors and a leafy courtyard, Oro is an ode to Georgia’s historic western Megrelian region, with a little spicier cuisine and unique preparation techniques – for …

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Best restaurants in Athens: where a local eats in the Greek capital
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date: 2025-12-04T09:35:02.000Z
creator: Kate Lough
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Local city guides
description: Discover the tavernas with sun-dappled courtyards, the top bakeries, coolest wine bars and more with our guide to the best places to eat and drink in Athens
encoded: Looking for the best restaurants, bars and café's in Greece's foodie capital? We asked Athens-based Kate Lough for her top recommendations. For more European travel guides, check out our picks of the where to eat in Porto, best restaurants in Tbilisi, Georgia or our favourite European city breaks. After falling more and more in love with Athens over the past 18 months, I moved to its Kypseli neighbourhood in January 2025 – the fitting culmination of a childhood spent devouring Greek myths, exploring its sun-drunk islands and studying its ancient language. An undulating city that straddles ancient and modern, Athens fizzes with a creative energy. Its gastronomic scene also ripens from month to month, as homegrown chefs open dynamic restaurants and native wine producers bolster its drinks menus. From old-school classics to contemporary tavernas, here are a handful of my favourites, many of which celebrate homegrown ingredients, methods and vines. Best places to eat and drink in Athens Linou Soumpasis & Sia, Psiri Open since 2022, Linou Soumpasis & Sia is one of the best examples of Athens’ neo-gastronomy. It's a love letter to Greek produce and wines, including some brilliant pet nats, and most of its offerings are made from scratch. An all-white space is perked up with metal tables and chairs and wooden counters (a great option for solo diners), and warmed with skinny beeswax church candles — apt for a former candle shop. Choose from top quality dishes with a pescatarian leaning such as hot wild greens, tuna carpaccio in watermelon oil and grilled John Dory. New for 2025, it now serves breakfast — including a delicious schnitzel bun. Seychelles, Keramikos Located in the up-and-coming neighbourhood of Keramikos, Seychelles is an older favourite on the neo-taverna scene. Always packed, this relaxed spot works just as well for a long lunch with friends as it does perching at the small bar for a late dinner à deux. The menu, inspired by small producers around Greece, cha…

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Why I love Georgia, the home of cheesy khachapuri and unique wine
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creator: Giorgi Mindiashvili
subject: Asia
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: 10 things
description: Giorgi Mindiashvili, Georgian restaurateur and owner of soon to open DakaDaka in London, shares what makes the cuisine of his homeland so special
encoded: From cheesy khachapuri to hearty stews and unique local wines, Georgia has plenty to offer foodies. Restaurateur Giorgi Mindiashvili shares the things he loves the most about his homeland. Find out where he loves to eat and the best restaurants in Tbilisi here. After you've read our guide below, check out our guides to Turkey and Finland, then discover our Turkish recipes. Georgian food: 10 things we love Khachapuri We have endless varieties of khachapuri, each from a different region. From boat-shaped adjaruli, filled with mixture of imeruli and sulguni cheese, and topped with butter and egg yolk, to round imeruli stuffed with fresh curd cheese, and chakhragina, my personal favourite, filled with chard and salty cheese. Khinkali No Georgian table is complete without khinkali, our famous dumplings. The story goes that they travelled from the east centuries ago, carried by nomadic tribes crossing the Caucasus. Today they’re made in every region, each with its own touch – some with beef and pork, some with lamb, mushrooms or cheese curds. To eat one properly, pick it up by the twisted stalk (we call it the belly button), turn it upside down, take a bite, slurp the hot broth, then eat the rest. It’s a meal and a ritual in one. Spices Tbilisi’s position on the old Silk Road means centuries of spice passed through our kitchens. From Persian saffron to Syrian coriander and Indian flatbreads, everything found a way into Georgian cooking. The backbone of our flavour is khmeli suneli, a golden-green spice blend of blue fenugreek, marigold and coriander. It seasons our stews – kharcho and satsivi – and ties the country’s east and west together in one shared taste. Georgian wine Georgia is where wine was born. Archaeologists have found evidence of winemaking dating back to 8,000 BC. We still use qvevri – large clay vessels buried underground – to ferment and age the wine, allowing it to breathe naturally. It’s not a trend here, it’s ancestry. The soils, often chalky and minera…

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Czech food: how to cook like a local
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creator: Evie Harbury
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
subject: Cook Like A Local
description: Celebrate the bold, warming flavours of the Czech Republic with these classic recipes, from hearty dumplings to iconic beer snacks and buttery bakes.
encoded: Want to learn about Czech food or looking for Czech recipes? Read Evie Harbury's guide, then check out the guide to Turkish food and Maltese food. Recipes extracted from My Bohemian Kitchen by Evie Harbury (£20, Murdoch Books). Photographs by Ola O Smit. Recipes are sent by the publisher and not retested by us. Czech cuisine Czech cuisine is bold. Despite being a country not widely known for its gastronomy, boy, does the food speak volumes. It's accidentally seasonal and serendipitously simple. The flavours are similar to those you might be familiar with in German, Austrian and Polish cuisine (by no coincidence, since these are the countries that border it). With paprika, pickles, cabbage, mustard and dill featuring heavily, the rich cooked meats – such as beef, duck and pork – are complemented by perfectly prepared carbs and garden-grown vegetables. Other key flavour-makers that feature on a typical plate of food are caraway seeds, marjoram (both fresh and dried) and mushrooms (often foraged from the forests). As a Bohemian, I firmly believe the best things in life come wrapped in dough. In Czech cuisine, these take the form of hearty, warming dumplings stuffed with smoked meat and served on sauerkraut, or even turned into a sweet treat filled with strawberries, apricots or plums. Not all the array of Czech dumplings are stuffed, though – some are served on the side to soak up the flavourful sauces and accompany meats. Bakes and sweet treats are certainly a highlight of Czech cuisine, often favouring jam, fruit or nutty fillings over chocolate ones – the cakes, biscuits and bakes tend to be simple but purposeful. No fuss and few frills, but melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The linzer cookies featured here are a great example. Like in plenty of places around the world, the food is the language of love, but not in a soppy way – in a "I’m going to prove I love you by showering you (metaphorically) in copious amounts of food that I spent hours of my life growing, nurturin…

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Best Christmas markets in Europe
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date: 2025-11-10T10:15:04.000Z
creator: Charlotte Morgan
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: From romantic markets dotted around a forest-lined lake to family-friendly markets in French towns, here are 9 of the best continental Christmas markets for the festive season
encoded: Looking for the best Christmas markets? Want to find the best European food markets? Read on for 9 of the best continental Christmas markets, then discover the best spots for winter sun and our favourite foodie city breaks by train. Brussels, Belgium Head to Brussels for Christmas markets filled with freshly fried frites, warm waffles and chocolatiers galore. Running from 28 November until 1 January 2025, the Christmas markets spread over several squares in the centre of the city with over 200 chalets, a towering Christmas tree, an ice skating rink, curling and a ferris wheel to take in views over the city. Choirs perform on an igloo-shaped stage at weekends and there's a Santas Workshop with children's activities. From 5pm to 10pm every day, a five minute video and light show is projected onto the tower of the City Hall every 30 minutes. This year's theme is 'Winter Wonders'. Chalets serve warming tartiflette, glühwein, thick hot chocolates and waffles – discover the difference between the two waffles styles, Liege and Brussels waffles, by trying both, naturally. brussels.be <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/2/2024/11/Brussels-market-232cb1d.jpg" width="2118" height="1412" alt="Christmas tree in the iconic "Grand Place" (literally "Big Square") in the centre of Brussels. Built mainly between 1696 and 1704 the square has beautiful façades, with a mixture of baroque and Renaissance architecture. During Christmas evening, there's a light festival at dusk, as well as christmas markets." title="Magic Christmas light at Brussels Grand Place Belgium, Europe" /> Vienna, Austria You're spoilt for choice with Christmas markets to explore in Vienna, with festivities springing up in every square and palace gardens across the city and over 20 official markets. The Viennese Dream Christmas Market is the largest, held on the square in front of the city hall, with light installations, plenty of mulled wine and choirs singing carols at the weekends.…

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Best European mountain escapes to visit in 2025
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date: 2025-10-27T17:11:52.000Z
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Hotel guides
description: Discover the best European mountain escapes to visit in 2025, from a relaxing treetop retreat in the Dolomites, to an ancient spa nestled in the Troodos mountains in Cyprus
encoded: Whether you're after a restorative getaway or want to go hiking surrounded by beautiful scenery, a holiday in the mountains offers the ultimate escape. Breathe in fresh mountain air, spot unique wildlife and soak up the views, surrounded by nature. From architectural hideouts in the Italian Dolomites and the forests of the Bavarian Alps, to an ecotourism getaway in Cyprus, Europe offers a wealth of luxury mountain escapes to visit – discover our picks below of the best mountain hotels that foodies will love. Looking for more travel inspiration? Read our guides to the best saunas to visit in the UK, the best Italian hotels for food lovers and 8 lesser-known Italian islands worth visiting. Best European mountain escapes 2025 Forestis, Dolomites, Italy Check rates and availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com At 1,800m above sea level, surrounded by panoramic views of the Dolomites, this unique property embraces its original intention as a climate spa for Austrian monarchy. Split between the original 1912 larchwood building and three modern towers, everything is designed to bring the landscape in – floor-to-ceiling windows allow the sun to dance around pinewood suites, bathrooms are made from Dolomites stone and two-level penthouses sit at the tip of two of the towers. Wellbeing is at the hotel’s heart – there’s Plose spring water sweetened with pine syrup on arrival, plus the spa’s successive indoor-outdoor mineral pools and saunas, daily rituals and a wyda studio (a local Celtic version of yoga). Mountain activities include ski-in, ski-out facilities as well as forest bathing and foraging. In the main restaurant, individual booths are arranged in an amphitheatre-like structure, allowing for prime views while you enjoy Roland Lamprecht’s forest cuisine. This is also where breakfast is served – a buffet featuring pretzels, chocolate caprese, ricotta cake, pistachio cream, Eisack Valley honeycomb and wild berry jams. There’s also speck, mountain cheeses, foraged …

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Why I love the South Tyrol, Italy's unique alpine region
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date: 2025-10-23T15:21:32.000Z
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: 10 things
description: Local chefs Roland Lamprecht and Florian Fink share what makes the cuisine of this Austro-Italian alpine region (also known as Alto Adige) unique
encoded: Learn all about what makes the cuisine of this northern region of Italy so special from local chefs Roland Lamprecht and Florian Fink. From festive traditions to local pasta dishes and excellent wines, there is plenty for foodies to enjoy. Plus, we share some of the top places to eat in the region and our picks of the best places to stay. Want to learn more about regional cuisine? Check out our guides to the cuisines of Trentino in Italy, the Algarve in Portugal, Cork in Ireland or Istria in Croatia. Jump to: Where to eat and drink in South Tyrol Where to stay in South Tyrol South Tyrol cuisine: 10 things we love Austro-Italian culture The region’s difficult recent history is now embraced in a fusion of Austrian and Italian cuisines and culture. Historically the South Tyrolean kitchen is German-Austrian, featuring the likes of dumplings, veal schnitzel and kaiserschmarrn, but the Italians have added elegance, plus fish, vegetables, olive oil and salt. The two cultures – along with the Mediterranean and mountain climates – are now very much intertwined, to the extent that all towns have both an Austrian and Italian name. Speck While many cured meats are popular in South Tyrol, speck is the most popular (previously smoked venison). This air-dried, cold-smoked ham is lightly spiced and encased in a juniper crust. PGI-protected farmhouse bauernspeck is made only with the highest-quality meat and has a higher ratio of nutty marbled fat that melts on the tongue. Its red and white colour reflects the Tyrolean flag, and it’s a signature ingredient in countless dishes. Törggelen Celebrated following the grape harvest in late September or early October, and running through the end of November, Törggelen, the region’s ‘fifth season’, is a culinary trademark. It’s a time when Alpine huts and farmhouses throw open their doors for tastings of freshly pressed wine (grape must), alongside roasted chestnuts, large feasts (featuring schlachtplatte meat plates), folk tales and merrime…

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Best Greek food trips
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date: 2025-10-20T15:35:31.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
description: Looking for places to visit in Greece? Check out our top Greek food trips and discover where to eat and drink across the country
encoded: Looking for places to visit in Greece? Check out our top Greek food trips and discover where to eat and drink across the country, from eating souvlaki surrounded by history in Athens to island escapes on Crete, Sifnos and Ithaca. Discover more of the Greek islands with our guide to the best Greek islands, along with plenty of Greek hotel recommendations. For more travel inspiration, check out our best Portuguese food trips, best Spanish food trips and best French food trips. If you love an island getaway, we've got the 10 best Mediterranean islands for foodies to visit. Best Greek trips Athens From bougatsa with cinnamon sugar and the locals' favourite souvlaki, to aromatic Greek wines by the glass, try all these and more in the Greek capital – there's plenty of food to discover in between cultural exploration. Souvlaki – marinated meat grilled on skewers, sometimes served in pitta bread – is the fast food of choice for most Greeks. Around since the 1950s, O Kostas is one of the best places to try it in Athens (join the queue at this hole-in-the-wall for a truly authentic gyros experience; there’s no website but you’ll find it at Pentelis 5, near Syntagma Square). Or, for an updated (albeit smaller) version, make your way to Hoocut (“butcher’s cut”), where a group of enterprising young chefs has put an artisanal spin on the dish, using carefully sourced pork, chicken, lamb and beef and serving a vegetarian version, too. Home to a famous flea market and several scenic (if tourist-heavy) ancient landmarks, the Monastiraki neighbourhood is a must-visit. Here, Café Avissinia’s artful mish-mash of blowsy wallpaper, marble-topped tables, antiques and picture-strung walls proves the perfect backdrop to its homely mix of traditional bistro-style cooking. In true Greek style, it’s a place to casually pop in to at any time of day, with a menu that covers the whole country but is marginally skewed towards Macedonian cuisine: try the stuffed sour cabbage with pork, or cheese-fi…

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Five Greek island getaways for food lovers
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date: 2025-10-20T15:31:47.000Z
creator: Kate Lough
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Kate Lough shares her edit of the best Greek islands that foodies should bookmark – where to stay, what to do and where to eat
encoded: As well as characterful hotels, sparkling waters for swimming and beautiful Mediterranean light, the Greek islands are a haven for food lovers with everything from traditional tavernas to modern gastronomy, farm-to-table communal feasts and a buzzing viticulture in between. From Tinos to Crete, we round up the best Greek islands to earmark for a summer trip. Best Greek island holidays for food lovers Sifnos Known as the Cycladic island of gastronomy, Sifnos is the birthplace of renowned 20th century Greek chef Nikos Tselementes, whose cookery book is still the home-cooking bible for Greeks. While on the island, you must taste two of its most traditional dishes: revithada, a slow-cooked chickpea soup with onion, garlic and bay leaves; and mastelo, lamb cooked slowly with dill and wine in one of the ceramic pots that Sifnos is synonymous with. In recent years, Sifnos has begun to draw an elegant crowd with its contemporary restaurants, notably Cantina, which perches above the water in the shadow of Kastro, the ancient capital of the island, and its new sister restaurant Pelicanos, a reimagined waterside taverna in Faros. Omega 3 is a trendy but unpretentious seafood bar: order sharing plates of taramasalata and various raw fish dishes and accompany your meal with a bottle of fresh, crisp white (ideally a malagousia). The place to stay is Versina Astra, a sexy boutique hotel just above the idyllic swimming spot of Poulati, which opens a second restaurant in the port of Kamares this June. Where to stay on Sifnos: Doubles at Verina Astra from £349 per night, check availability at booking.com or mrandmrssmith.com Milos On the north-western coast of Milos you will find the charming village of Trypiti where hotelier Nausika Georgiadou has an even more charming house overlooking the curve of Klima. The former economist has spent the last eight years shaping the perfect hideaway, Skinopi Lodge, in the neighbouring village. Set within an olive grove, the fruits of which are bo…

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Best European city breaks
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date: 2025-10-07T11:30:00.000Z
creator: Lucy Roxburgh
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: Great Getaways
description: Check out our guide to the best European city breaks for food lovers, from tapas in Seville to cardamom buns in Gothenburg and mezze in Istanbul
encoded: There is no shortage of fascinating European city breaks for foodies to visit. If you've ticked some of the big names off your travel list already (Paris, Rome, Amsterdam), there is still plenty more to discover. Whether you go whisky tasting in Dublin, explore sprawling food markets in Lyon or discover the street food of Palermo, there is a city break for everyone. We've chosen 15 of our favourite European city breaks along with the best restaurants, cafes and foodie must-visits in each, plus a special place to stay. For more city break inspiration, check out our guide to the best UK city breaks, the best restaurants in Tbilisi or the best foodie city breaks to visit by train. 15 best European city breaks for food lovers Porto Already ticked Lisbon off your city break list? Visit Porto, Portugal's elegant second city. Base yourself in the Bombarda art district, a network of cobbled streets brimming with independent shops, tavernas and bars. Browse the neighbourhood's galleries before seeking out sunny terraces to soak up the lively atmosphere. For lunch, queue alongside locals at traditional tavern Casa Guedes for crunchy bread rolls stuffed with juicy roast pork leg and a great-value glass of Portuguese wine. For an afternoon treat, classic Portuguese custard tarts are found throughout the city – visit Manteigaria for warm tarts and watch the chefs in action (the kitchen walls are made entirely of glass). For dinner, Cantina 32 is a laid-back restaurant popular among young, trendy locals, with two sittings (one at 8pm, the other at 10pm to reflect the Mediterranean way of life) around large communal tables and smaller spots for two or four people. Leave time on your trip for a port tasting too. Visit the peaceful, rose-filled courtyard at Taylor’s Port House and order the Introduction to Taylor’s tasting flight – five ports ranging from simple white to brown tawny and a sought-after 20-year-old vintage. Where to stay: Rosa Et Al Townhouse, a six-room hotel, is a l…

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8 lesser-known Italian islands for a foodie trip
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date: 2025-09-25T12:56:30.000Z
creator: Heather Steele
subject: Italy
subject: Travel
subject: Europe
subject: Italian
description: Swap Sicily and Sardinia for some lesser-known gems and a truly memorable Italian island holiday away from the crowds
encoded: Whether you’re searching for some late-summer sunshine or are one of those enviably organised people who’s already looking ahead to next year, a week on an Italian island is hard to beat. And while Sicily, Capri and Sardinia are popular for good reason, sometimes the best trips are the less obvious ones. Boats, beaches and bowls of pasta… Here are some of our favourite isles for a foodie escape. 8 lesser-known Italian islands to visit Ponza Ponza is the ultimate Roman getaway. A couple of hours from the capital by train and ferry, it’s the perfect island to tack onto a long weekend in the Eternal City. There are three ways to get around small but mighty Ponza: scooter, e-bike and boat. Water taxis will get you to all the major beaches, but we loved hiring a bike and zipping up and down the hills to get to the best, smaller beaches such as Cala Gaetano and La Caletta. It’s also the ultimate way to work up an appetite – La Marina at Cala Feola beach is one of the best on the island. Book in advance and you might snag one of the tables on the rocks. It’s just the place to enjoy bottarga pasta while the waves lap at the restaurant. In the main town, some of the best dining spots are Restaurant EEA, Oresteria and Lanterna da Silverio. That said, one of our favourite meals was on board a five-hour boat tour, which took us around the island and over to neighbouring Palmarola. There are no hotels here, but O’Francese is the island’s one (cash-only) restaurant, right on the sand. We saved our stomachs for the captain-made tuna and tomato pasta back on the boat, which we ate while bobbing about in the sea. Where to stay: Villa Laetitia is a gorgeous boutique hotel owned by one of the Fendi sisters. Overlooking the main port (every bedroom has a sea view), this is a sumptuous boutique option, complete with tiled floors, striking beds and lovely design details, such as branded crockery and pretty linen curtains. Pantelleria One thing to know about Pantelleria: there will be cap…

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5 coolcations ideas for food lovers
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date: 2025-08-29T11:17:07.000Z
creator: Meera Dattani
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
description: As temperatures soar, seek out a coolcation instead
encoded: Summer is much-loved for good reason – that ‘holiday’ feeling, long lazy days by the beach, the promise of a cold beer, cocktail or mocktail at the end of a warm day, balmy nights where there’s no need for a jacket ‘just in case’. But as climate change wreaks havoc on global temperatures, many regions are now getting excessively hot in the traditional summer season, and continuing to experience warm ‘summer’ temperatures well into September, October and even November. Enter the coolcation. If you switch on your USB fan as soon as the mercury passes 25˚C (tops), your European breaks may need a change of direction; think mountains, lakes and forests. From the beaches of a Scottish peninsula to the mountains of Italy, these are some of our favourite 'coolcation' locations to discover. For more travel inspiration, check out 10 unmissable European road trips for food lovers and 8 breathtaking train journeys across the world. Five coolcation travel ideas The Kintyre Peninsula, west of Glasgow, Scotland One of Scotland’s prettiest peninsulas, Kintyre on the west coast is a place of wide, white-sand beaches, eye-popping views and comfortable autumnal temperatures. For road-trippers, the Kintyre 66 (K66) winds through all six of Kintyre’s regions including Campbeltown, one of Argyll’s largest towns. Walkers have the long-distance Kintyre Way, castle ruins aplenty, and scenic excursions to Argyll’s islands including the white-sand beaches of the Isle of Gigha, the most southerly of the Hebridean islands. Surrounded by water (the Atlantic, Kilbrannan Sound, West Loch Tarbert and Loch Fyne), this is a land of fishing towns and harbours – little wonder it’s a seafood paradise. There’s an actual Seafood Trail on Kintyre and Gigha which takes in some of the best spots around the region’s bays, coves and islands for freshly caught produce. If self-catering, Prentice Seafood is a must for fresh crabs, clams, scallops and more, while neighbouring Skipness has the wonderful Skipness C…

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Why autumn is the best time to visit these typical summer destinations
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date: 2025-08-11T11:29:21.000Z
creator: Meera Dattani
subject: Europe
subject: Travel
subject: autumn
description: Skip the heatwaves and crowds, and discover a whole new side to some of Europe's most-popular summer destinations by visiting in autumn instead
encoded: If you’ve holidayed during the height of summer and returned to that same place off-season, you’ll know why it feels special. Temperatures drop just enough to feel comfortable, queues lessen and fewer crowds create a different energy. And, travelling during the shoulder season has never been more pertinent: as overtourism threatens the infrastructure of many popular holiday spots, visiting off-peak is one way to alleviate the strain and have a better time. As someone who’s visited some of Europe's most-popular summer destinations later in the year, I can attest that you see the place come into its own as locals breathe easy after the summer rush. For foodies, autumn in Europe is seasonal produce bonanza. If summer means salads, ice creams and cold beers, autumn is wild mushrooms, figs, chestnuts – and the appetite to go with it. For more travel inspiration perfect for autumn, check out 10 unmissable European roadtrips for food lovers and the best autumn breaks for food lovers. 5 typical summer destinations to visit in autumn Malaga, Costa del Sol, Spain Better known as the gateway to the resorts of the Costa del Sol, Malaga Airport actually has its own train station that can quickly connect you to its namesake city. This compact coastal town is one of Spain’s most underrated, packed with cobbled streets, family-run restaurants, cosy tapas bars and both a fine and street art scene – not to mention its proximity to the beach and cooler, inland mountain towns like Mijas and Ronda. Without the summer crowds and heat, it’s infinitely more pleasant to walk along the pier Muelle Uno, cycle to the coast or enjoy the views from Gibralfaro Castle and Malaga’s many rooftop terraces and bars. Like many Spanish cities, Malaga has plenty of art to enjoy at the world-class Picasso and Carmen Thyssen museums. It’s also home to Hamman al Andalus, an impressive Moroccan-style hammam with baths and treatments. In October, the aroma of roasted chestnuts will surround you as you explore…

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10 unmissable European road trips for food lovers
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date: 2025-08-01T10:02:01.000Z
creator: Laura Millar
subject: Europe
subject: Guides
subject: Travel
description: From alpine cheese trails to sun-drenched seafood routes, these delicious drives serve up the best of Europe's culinary landscapes…
encoded: There’s nothing quite like hitting the road for a few days away, especially if you’re going in search of good food. Pack your appetite and hop into the car for a selection of flavour-filled journeys. Whether you want to scoff snails in Burgundy, or feast on fresh fish in the Pelopponese, here are the 10 best places in Europe to find the most unforgettable meals via wheels…. For more memorable journeys, check out our guide to 8 breathtaking train journeys across the world and the best European city breaks by train. Plus, check out 8 lesser-known Italian islands worth visiting for a gourmet getaway. 10 best European road trips for food lovers UK: Southwest 660 Starts: Poole, Dorset Ends: Penzance, Cornwall This scenic, 660-mile route around England’s south-west peninsula specifically focuses on the coasts of Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. While we’re not suggesting you do it all in one go, pick a few key destinations and plan your journey around some of the best foodie locations in the UK. Set off from Poole, one of England’s prettiest seaside towns, after fuelling up for the drive at the Custom House Cafe on the harbour (for anything from a toasted tea cake to asparagus Florentine) and head to Lyme Regis. Here, in the ‘Pearl of Dorset’ on the Jurassic Coast, you can tuck into tasty fish and seafood at Rockfish, overlooking the bay; all ingredients are local and sustainably sourced, such as scallops, Dover sole, gurnard and hake. Next, motor on to Lympstone, a charming East Devon village set by the River Exe. Treat yourself to a decadent meal at Lympstone Manor, overseen by one of Britain’s most renowned chefs, Michael Caines. The fine dining restaurant has a variety of menus where you’ll find dishes from Cornish turbot to lobster salad and roasted pigeon. Off to Padstow, you have the choice between two other celebrated restaurants: Rick Stein’s The Seafood or Paul Ainsworth’s No. 6. Stein celebrates 50 years of his opening in Padstow in 2025, and the current m…

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