Cultural

The heart and soul of Portuguese music, Fado, is often performed in cafes, restaurants and bars, and gives us a fascinating insight into the country’s cultural heritage. Enjoy a dinner at O Faia, serenaded by a Fado singer for the quintessential Lisbon experience while enjoying typical Portuguese fare in an authentic restaurant.

Catalonia's rich history is etched into every one of its bustling streets and buzzing squares. On this day trip from Barcelona, discover the region's most picturesque towns and villages, getting lost in labyrinthine cobbled streets, exploring ancient monuments and soaking up the boundless charm of the region.

Ronda, perched precariously atop El Tajo gorge has found fame as the largest of Andalucia’s charming white villages thanks to the vertiginous viaduct that joins the two parts of the town. Spend a day driving through mile after mile of rolling countryside, peppered with dusty olive groves and sugar cube shaped villages to see the best of the famed pueblos blancos of the region.

Only a short drive from Lisbon, Sintra is a world away from the bustling cosmopolitanism of the capital. Every bit as regal today as it was in its heyday, the Pena Palace and its grounds offer a fascinating insight into the eclectic history of Portugal. Combine culture with the coast at Cascais, a former fishing village bursting with charm and complete with the relics of its former glory as a vacation destination of the royal family.

No trip to Bilbao is complete without a visit to Frank Gehry’s iconic Guggenheim museum. Continuing to enthral and intrigue all that enter through its doors, this incredible building houses not only some of the world’s most cherished masterpieces, but also hosts many exhibitions, keeping ahead of the curve when it comes to contemporary art across the world.