The second-largest city in Navarre, Tudela is known for its imposing architecture. It’s also a wonderful destination for keen foodies and wine aficionados eager to sample the region’s top produce. Accommodation options range from simple B&Bs to striking boutique hotels, fit for a range of tastes and budgets. Whether you’re dreaming of a vineyard escape or an eco-hotel with a strong design focus, our Gurus have got you covered.

Explore central Tudela on foot, beginning at the Plaza de los Fueros, before admiring the enormous Gothic Cathedral, and peering at the Ebro River from Santa María Magdalena Church or the medieval Ebro Bridge. The Palace of the Marquis of San Adrián is widely regarded as the finest Renaissance palace in the region and well worth visiting, as is the Muñoz Sola Museum of Modern Art.

Keen hikers should walk from the old town to Cerro de Santa Bárbara for mesmerising views of the city, the river and the verdant market gardens. The 13th-century Monreal Tower also promises panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside, and has an interesting museum detailing the city’s Jewish, Muslim and Christian roots. The city is surrounded by beautiful landscapes for hiking and mountain biking, as well as some excellent wineries, one of which is amongst the best places to stay in Tudela.