In a small town like A Coruña, this majestic square is hard to miss. Located at the heart of the old town, this square is where one would go to see the local ayuntamiento, the statue of María Pita or simply relax in one of the many cafes.

A great place to escape the oppressive summer heat is the wonderful AQUA Badajoz. Pools, slides, snacks and other fun aquatic activities for children and adults alike await at this fantastic water park.

Schooners and other boats offer leisurely half-day cruises around the gulf including on-board lunch. This is a lovely tour that should not be missed while you are visiting.

Built between 527 and 565 AD at the foot of Mount Sinai for Emperor Justinian, this monastery later took its name from St Catherine of Alexandria, whose remains are said to rest here. It’s more fortress than church, with thick stone walls guarding the Church of the Transfiguration, the chapel of the Burning Bush, and a monks-only library packed with ancient manuscripts. Inside, you’ll find mosaics, religious ornaments, and some of the oldest illuminated manuscripts in the world on display. Outside, don’t miss Moses’ Well and the garden with centuries of history. The place is open most mornings but closed on Fridays, Sundays, and Orthodox feast days. Still active today, the monastery holds importance across Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, and continues its Greek Orthodox traditions uninterrupted.