Zurenborg, a quiet neighbourhood known for its whimsical architecture, is packed with impressive art nouveau villas. Start your journey at Cogels-Osylei, hailed as Antwerp's most splendid street. Don't miss Dageraadplaats and Draakplaats, both excellent for brunch or evening drinks. Put on your walking shoes and let your imagination soar among the urban palaces and verdant roundabouts.

Het Steen is Antwerp's medieval fortress and its oldest building. Today, it houses a Visitor Centre, a cruise terminal, and The Antwerp Story exhibition. This historic site offers a deep dive into the city's heritage, complemented by stunning views from its terrace and a sleek, modern interior. Take the opportunity to snap a photo with Druon Antigoon, the mythical giant who lived in Antwerp. His statue towers over the passers by next to Het Steen.

Hop on the Antwerp Diamond double-decker bus and visit Antwerp’s best-known hotspots. It’s a first timers’ ideal introduction to the city. Daily departures from April until November, the other months only at the weekend.

Perched on a hillside with panoramic views of the sea, Pegeia is most famous for its scenic village square. Here, the village's time-honoured fountains still stand — once gathering spots for women to wash clothes and collect water. Further down, Coral Bay offers one of the finest sandy stretches in the Pafos region, annually awarded a Blue Flag for its excellent water quality. For a cultural detour, visit the Agios Georgios Church. Inside, you'll discover a 6th-century basilica complex that boasts rare geometric and animal floor mosaics — a unique find in Christian art. History buffs should also make time for Maa-Paleokastro, the Bronze Age landing spot of the Mycenaean Greeks, situated on a nearby peninsula.