Achaia Clauss is a historic winery founded in 1861 in the hills above Patras, renowned for producing the iconic Greek fortified wine, Mavrodaphne. Housed in a castle-like complex, it offers tours that guide you through its grounds, cooperage museum and legendary cellars, including the Imperial Cellar reserved for royalty. The experience culminates in a tasting focused on the Mavrodaphne variety, where you may have the rare opportunity to sample a century-old vintage directly from the barrel.

Skulpturparken, which is located in the former hospital compound in Umedalen, is considered to be one of Europe’s most distinguished sculpture parks and is also one of Västerbottens most visited sites in the summer. More than 150 Swedish and international artists has since the start in 1994 exhibited their works in Umedalen Skulptur, an exhibition that is organized every summer. Today there are also 26 permanent works in the park. Skulpturparken also has a garden landscape in connection with the IKSU Spa, Umeå’s so-called cultural spa. The garden is created by one of Sweden’s famous landscaping artists, Ulf Nordfjell.

During the 9th century this was the largest church in Spain and although now dwarfed by later and greater buildings, it remains of great significance in the history of Spanish religious architecture. The church is well worth a visit, especially for its magnificent array of gorgeously coloured murals.

Nestled by the seaside, Väggabadet offers a refreshing aquatic experience with both outdoor and indoor swimming pools. In the summer, four outdoor pools provide a picturesque setting for a dip. Indoors, the facility features a children's corner, a water slide, a jacuzzi, and a relaxing pool. Beyond the aquatic offerings, Väggabadet caters to fitness enthusiasts with a gym. A tanning salon and a convenient cafeteria complete the experience.