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The GuardianSep 11, 2026

‘I never imagined such pleasure could be had from the simple sardine’: readers’ favourite foodie experiences in Europe

Your top culinary discoveries, from Bled cake in Slovenia to sardines in Portugal and seafood soup in Spain • Tell us about autumn days out in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last August, the smoky aroma of grilled sardines drifting over the beach in Portimão woke me up from my sunbathing on the beach. Attracted by the aroma of barbecued fish, we found ourselves in the old por…

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Sella RiverPlaceThe Sella is a river located in northwest Spain.
Elsewhere
Lake BledSightBled, SloveniaBeautiful alpine scenery
Sardine festivalFestivalPortimão, PortugalReenactment of fishing boats, concerts, dancing, cooking demos
heimablídniPlaceTórshavn, Faroe IslandsTraditional Faroese food served in a home with locals
Monte PellegrinoSightPalermo, ItalyHiked to the top in 35C heat
panelleBakeryPalermo, ItalyCrispy chickpea-flour fritters served in sesame bread
HaikuRestaurantPalermo, ItalyVegan restaurant with reimagined classics
kepta duonaRestaurantVilnius, LithuaniaDeep-fried rye bread with garlic and cheese
Land & MonkeysCaféParis, FranceBoulangeries/patisseries scattered across the capital
Rosarose BistrotRestaurantBologna, ItalyTables with red-checked cloths set in cobblestone road
Snail Feast of LleidaFestivalLleida, SpainCelebration of the tiny mollusc with music and dancing
Bled cakeRestaurantBled, SloveniaSumptuously smooth set custard in mille-feuille pastry

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