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Because of its unique history and a remarkable number of religious monuments, Caravaca de la Cruz is considered a significant holy city by the Catholic Church. A tour of the city is best begun with a visit to the medieval Castle of Santa Cruz, once a Moorish stronghold and then the site of several convents and a church. Inside the castle’s church, the famous Caravaca Cross is said to have converted a Muslim ruler to Christianity in the 13th century, and is treasured by believers for its healing powers.

Very few of the newer bars in San Sebastián hit the mark on ambience, food, drinks and service. Sirimiri, in the heart of the old part, does it all. The wooden beams make the narrow bar feel cozy, and the attentive young waitstaff draws a crowd, creating one of the Old Town’s buzziest atmospheres. The big draw is the cocktail list, which is ever-evolving and features about 50% vermouth-based cocktails. Not feeling a cocktail? Try a sweet, red vermouth on the rocks...it will take you an entire vacation to work your way through the list. The bar food is pintxo fusion at its best, from squid croquetas to pork buns.

Noventa Grados has been a stalwart in San Sebastián‘s haute couture scene for longer than any of the other ‘modern’ fashion boutiques. In the heart of the old town, it prides itself on an ever-changing, boundary-pushing shop display that proudly announces the new arrivals from the likes of Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, and Stella McCartney. When you enter the boutique, however, you pass first through a hair salon (one of the best in the city). Then you’ll glide through a section of makeup, perfumes, and sometimes even art before you get to the stairs that take you down to the designers. Keep your eyes and ears open in Noventa Grados as there’s always something to discover, both material and ephemeral: they often host hip cultural events within the store.

Less than an hour from Barcelona’s city center, Sant Sadurní d’Anoia is the perfect day trip for wine aficionados, particularly fans of cava, the sparkling wine from Catalonia. Tour the grounds at multinational operations like Cordoníu and Freixenet, or sign up for a tasting at one of the smaller mom-and-pop operations. Most wineries have bottles for sale and larger operations can even ship a case home for you. Bus and bike tours are available.

On this episode of Unpacked, Five Questions, food writer Lisa Abend road trips through northern Spain to discover how Michelin-starred chefs are breathing new life into the country’s emptying villages.

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Focus on the best of Abu Dhabi design and culture, from its epic skyscrapers to its avant-garde museums, on this adventure for all the senses.

On this week’s episode of Travel Tales by AFAR, an art lover on a whirlwind trip through Spain and France explores the dramatic life—and complicated legacy—of Pablo Picasso.

On this episode of View From Afar, host Billie Cohen talks with Discover Puerto Rico CEO Jorge Perez about how a 31-night Bad Bunny residency became the catalyst for the island’s best tourism numbers in history—and what comes next.

On this week’s episode of Unpacked, we overcome the fears and faux pas of learning—and speaking—another language.

Journey the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands on a trip that helps preserve and protect the island through epic train journeys, sustainable dining, urban adventure, and the expansive outdoors.

On this epic yet efficient trip to Antarctica, your cruise begins with a charter flight to one of the most remote places on the planet.

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene sits down with soccer historian Jonathan Wilson to unpack a century of World Cup drama — and what makes 2026 the most complicated tournament yet.