Cádiz

From the deep-fried deliciousness ofpescaíto fritoand the uber-fresh saltiness of red tuna to the famously dryfinosof sherry-glugging, flamenco-loving Jerez –Spain’s soulful southernmost province,Cádiz, is a joy for food-loving travellers. Here, the wind-swept, white-sand Atlantic coast serves up seafood delicacies you’re unlikely to savour in Mediterranean Spain, while the subtle spices of neighbouringMoroccoinfuse many a local dish.

Centuries-old castles, rust-red-roofed homes, white-walled alleys, soul-stirring strategic cliff-top sites, and an enthrallingly volatile history: Cádiz’spueblos blancos(white towns) are a joy to unravel. The finest can be perfectly strung together on a multi-day drive.