Say cheese! Parma has it wrapped for foodies

A new Ryanair route has launched from London Stansted and it’s the perfect city break for those who love cheese, or Italian food in general.

- By NATALIE KING

Booking is now open for London to Parma flights, with the first of the twice-weekly flights taking off on June 4.

The service will run on Thursdays and Sundays, making it the perfect route for a long weekend, and the flight time is just under two hours. Fares start from £20.95 one way.

Parma is found in northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region and is a major foodie city thanks to two of its most famous products that are enjoyed around the world. Firstly, the pungent Parmesan cheese comes from this city, and there are a number of factories and tours you can take which end with cheese tastings. You can even visit the Museo del Parmigiano-Reggiano just outside the city and learn about the history of cheesemaking in the area.