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With everything from black sandy beaches and impressive cliffs, to volcanic terrain, monumental cities and avant-garde architecture, it is no wonder that Tenerife is home to so many film locations. Since it opened in 1998, it has won prestigious awards and welcomed royals, heads of state and icons from the worlds of music, fashion, and sport Sunsets and music, almond blossom in the moonlight, exploring on horseback... we've got a handful of marvellous experiences for you on the beautiful Spanish island of Ibiza. This week, during 'pincho week' in London, you don't need to get your passport out to sample the gastronomic delights of the Spanish region of Navarre. The Basque Country has its own particular take on Spanish 'tapas' – the wide range of tasty appetisers served alongside drinks in many bars across the country. Dining in the sky, or in the dark, in a horror-themed setting or a hidden location... Spain has a range of unusual restaurants to please the palate in the most unlikely places. About a 100 kilometres from Barcelona, southwards along the Mediterranean coast, lies Tarragona, a seaside city with an ancient heritage. Once a favourite with the Roman emperors Augustus and Hadrian, now, the modern city boasts clean beaches, fine dining and plenty of architectural and cultural attractions for visitors. Even if you've never visited Spain, you may well recognise some of the views and landscapes of Cabo de Gata-Nijar from scenes on the big screen. With its hidden coves, peaceful farm houses and fishing villages all bathed in the unique Mediterranean light, it's the perfect location for a relaxing family holiday. If you're a scuba diver and have already braved the ocean depths, why not now try the mountain heights? Strange as it may sound, several centres in the Pyrenees offer scuba diving in high-altitude mountain lakes. The luxury installation currently in the planning stages at Real Madrid's home ground, the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, will be the first in the world to be built inside a football stadium and will ensure guests perfect views of the legendary team's home games. If you're the type who won't travel without your bling, have a separate case just for your Gucci gear and a penchant for French champagne, you may well already be familiar with some of these top A-list destinations chosen by Lonely Planet. This year, autumn begins in the northern hemisphere on September 23rd, but there are still places where you can prolong the summer with a relaxing break. Here we select five boutique hotels on the island of Ibiza where you can stock up on sunshine for the season ahead.
