Beautiful but Underrated Cities to Visit Before They Become Tourist Hotspots

City Thirty-Two: The Moorish Soul of Cáceres, Spain

A labyrinth of stone walls, medieval towers, and hidden plazas, Cáceres feels like a city trapped in time. Tucked in Spain’s Extremadura region, it’s one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Europe—and yet blissfully free from tourist throngs. The Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a cinematic backdrop of Roman, Islamic, and Renaissance influences—so striking it’s been used as a set for Game of Thrones. But beyond the grandeur, you’ll find a thriving tapas culture, ancient olive groves, and locals who still greet each other in the narrow lanes. It’s Spain—raw, regal, and unfiltered.