48 Hours City Breaks: All destinationsWhether you’re just passing through or making a weekend of it, we give you the 48-hour lowdown on cities across the globe. What to see, what to do, what not to miss.
48 HoursPortoPortugal’s second city lent its name to the wine that made it famous and there’s no better time to explore its enduring charm and eponymous tipple, says Emily McAuliffe
48 HoursBrightonOne of the UK’s most progressive cities is home to laid-back beach life, top vegetarian restaurants and all the trappings of a classic seaside resort, says Andrew Messios
48 HoursMadridSummer in the lively Spanish capital means one thing: fiesta. Mark Sansom discovers the best places to while away sunny days with a side of tapas before the party begins
48 HoursLimaThe Peruvian capital is home to unique, fragrant cuisine and a rich and vibrant multicultural community. Michael Raffael discovers Latin America’s hot young upstart
48 HoursBathOne of Britain’s most handsome cities is as rich in modern food and drink as it is in thermal waters, honey-coloured stone and Georgian architecture, says Imogen Lepere
48 HoursSan FranciscoFifty years on from the Summer of Love, the hippie city has blossomed into a thriving tech hub. Start planning your escape to visit the home of Alcatraz, says Lizzie Frainier
48 HoursVancouverCanada’s third-largest city is a haven for culture vultures and as the country marks its 150th birthday, there’s never been a better time to go, says Catherine Van Brunschot
48 HoursBilbaoThis Basque beauty has impactful architecture, brilliant beaches, one of the best museums in the world and a unique gastronomic identity, says Imogen Lepere
48 HoursPaphosBe seduced by myths, meze and Mediterranean scenery in this seaside city – not least as it has been named a European Capital of Culture 2017, says Imogen Lepere
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