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Food and Culture

Eat your way through Europe’s most delicious cities.

5 destinations3 countries
Destinations
5
Shortest flight
2h 15m
From UK airports
Countries
3
Published
Oct 2026
Reviewed regularly

Market halls, tapas counters, trattorias and port cellars — these are cities to plan around meals.

The shortlist

5 destinations to explore.

The Colosseum in Rome in warm evening light
Italy2h 45m from the UK

Rome

Three thousand years of history, piazzas made for lingering and some of the world’s best pasta.

Explore Rome
Barcelona rooftops at sunset with the Sagrada Família on the skyline
2h 15m

Spain

Barcelona

Gaudí architecture, Mediterranean beaches and late-night tapas in one of Europe’s most energetic cities.

April–JuneSeptember–October
Porto’s Ribeira district and the Dom Luís I bridge over the Douro
2h 15m

Portugal

Porto

Riverside port cellars, azulejo-tiled churches and a beautifully compact old town.

May–October
City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia reflected in blue pools
2h 20m

Spain

Valencia

The home of paella, futuristic architecture and long sandy city beaches.

March–JuneSeptember–October
A yellow Lisbon tram climbing a hillside street in Alfama
2h 45m

Portugal

Lisbon

Pastel hillsides, vintage trams and golden Atlantic light with great-value food and wine.

March–JuneSeptember–October
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Practical travel tips

  • 01Lunchtime set menus are often far cheaper than dinner.
  • 02Book food tours early in the trip for local tips.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Rome, Barcelona, Porto and Valencia are all exceptional for food.

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