They all go back to a time when Hispania was a disparate collection of Christian kingdoms, with Islamic Andalusia in the ...

Discover Trakai Castle, Lithuania ... Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar built the complex on Sabika Hill in Andalusia, Granada. Construction began in 1238, and the palace was designated in 1984.

Known as the "cave village of Spain", this incredible village stands out from its neighbours for one very special reason.

But not me. In lieu of castles in La Mancha or the weaving streets of Andalusia, I preferred to spend every free moment on the Canary Islands, a volcanic archipelago that's often considered to be ...