E-bikes transform a four-day cycling tour of the South Tyrol from an endurance test to an enjoyable jaunt with enough puff left over for bonding chats amid the spectacular scenery Bikini to swi...
The bestselling historical fiction writer, whose new book, Nero, is out today, urges visitors to the Eternal City to make time for the quieter pleasures on offer around its seven hills I have l...
Unesco listing for the city’s Roman temple put this city on the map last year, but there are uncharted delights in the surrounding towns as well The director of a newly refurbished boutique h...
A route tracing the unification hero’s flight across the peninsula in 1849 runs spectacularly over the Apennines then descends to the sea via a string of gorgeous Tuscan towns Crickets leapin...
Food writer Caroline Eden celebrates the region’s distinct - and underrated - flavours, from quince lemonade and cloudberry jam to birch syrup and blueberry soup When I was planning a recent ...
Cologne cathedral, Europe’s biggest collection of pop art and vintage shops are all less than four and a half hours from London by train It’s on about our fifth Kölsch that we begin to get...
Forget what you think about the Costa Brava: this whitewashed town on a horseshoe bay was ‘the best place in the world’ for Dalí – and is still pretty much perfect today MORE BEACH HOLIDAY...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/may/06/europes-best-beach-holidays-cadaques-spain
A buzzy town prom, plates of moules with chilled rosé and cycle rides to sandy beaches on Cap Ferret add up to happy holidays on the Atlantic coast MORE BEACH HOLIDAYS | SPAIN | GREECE | PORTU...
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Pizzas, aperitivos and a big sandy beach add to the offbeat charm of this Adriatic resort town MORE BEACH HOLIDAYS | SPAIN | FRANCE | GREECE | PORTUGAL I hadn’t heard of Pesaro before my ...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/may/04/europes-best-beach-holidays-pesaro-italy
From the Turkish Riviera to the Île de Ré, we select quiet and unspoilt places to stay for sun, sand, snorkelling – or just snoozing There’s something quite particular about small but per...
This quiet island in the Small Cyclades has one small town, several wild sandy bays and a plethora of panoramic walking and running trails MORE BEACH HOLIDAYS | SPAIN | FRANCE | PORTUGAL | ITA...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/may/04/europes-best-beach-holidays-donoussa-greece
Seaside idylls from Île de Ré to eastern Crete feature as our tipsters report that even popular destinations such as Menorca and Sicily have their quieter spots CALA GALDANA beach – and it...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/may/03/readers-favourite-beaches-in-europe
The Egadi isles are said to have inspired the mythical islands in the Odyssey. Today, the largest of the group is a quiet place of blissful beaches, fresh fish, neon seas and ice-cream breakfasts...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/may/02/exploring-sicily-italy-favignana-island-odysseus
From London to Tirana, via Chambéry’s medieval streets, bustling Bari and Albania’s dynamic capital, this trip across Europe has treats at every turn My overriding memories of crossing cou...
Our tipsters navigate Alpine passes, serene backcountry and dramatic coastlines across Europe, stopping off for the odd hike, cycle or dip in the sea Driving through the Tuscan hills, the sun b...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/26/readers-favourite-road-trips-europe
Offering exquisite scenery, rare wildlife and spectacular trails, these under-the-radar national parks are worth tracking down There is a wild and wonderful water world in the north-eastern cor...
Its peaks are a big draw for adrenaline junkies, but this natural park’s newer attractions offer more inclusive family activities The pool was empty – perhaps because at about 22C, the wate...
From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventures One of the most incredible bird scenes in Europe took...
Dissolving into nature is possible in West Sweden, where a new holiday concept offers low-impact stays that don’t compromise on Scandi style As I slip off the jetty into the chilly water of L...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/13/wild-swimming-and-forest-walks-in-west-sweden
It’s not for everyone – all you have to get you through are a bike, a bivvy bag and your aching limbs – but the views in the Julian Alps are simply sublime “What did you do on your hol...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/apr/11/an-everest-of-elevation-bikepacking-in-slovenia
Even an ‘easy’ part of this 125-mile walking trail on the French island presents challenges for mind and body, but the rewards for persistence are infinite I’m on the easiest bit of one o...
A group of seven Moorish villages in southern Spain are the perfect place to recharge – offering mountain air, sparkling springs and any excuse for a party On our first morning in Atalbéitar...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/mar/26/healthy-pleasures-in-rural-andalucia-spain
After a lifetime exploring the country’s cities, coast and countryside, our France expert chooses her personal highlights MY FAVOURITE PLACES TO EAT IN FRANCE When you can gaze on the salt p...
The world’s first hammock hiking trail in southern Switzerland takes hikers into quiet corners of the Alps – with their beds in their backpack for lazy pit stops and overnight stays It was ...
Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands The Scotland-based company Slow A...
Swimming at every stop left us fresh and invigorated – and led us to parts of cities that tourists seldom visit Stepping into the lobby of the Gellért Baths in Budapest is like stepping bac...
Proposals to build a cable car to access the retreating glacier have sparked a debate about the future of this low-key resort loved by ski tourers There’s nothing like scrambling along a jagg...
The Vogel-Bohinj ski area lets nature do the talking: billboards and snow cannons are banned, and cable cars and car parks are tucked away in woods Winding through Slovenia’s Julian Alps, it�...
On the centenary of it hosting the first winter games, the French town has lost none of the allure felt by pioneering skiers, curlers and skaters On a chilly winter’s day, exactly 100 years a...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/feb/01/france-chamonix-ski-olympics-king-of-the-slopes
Lava soup in Iceland, assassins’ pasta in Bari, Georgian breads and Norfolk seafood … our tipsters pick their favourite culinary treats across the continent Hidden in the main hall of Varva...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/jan/26/readers-favourite-foodie-finds-in-europe
Dreaming of warm seas and quiet, sunny shores? Our travel writers pick their favourite beaches in Greece, Spain, France, Croatia, Italy and Portgual Seychelles, Ikaria One of Lonely Planet’s ...
From remote sandy coves in Galicia to bustling town beaches in the Cinque Terre, our tipsters dream of sunny climes and limpid waters On an out-of-season trip to Zakynthos, a Greek island famed...
Our tipsters revel in Christmas markets, seasonal tipples and live choral performances from Bath to the Black Forest Salzburg’s Christmas markets are among the very best, and there are plenty...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/dec/01/readers-favourite-christmas-breaks-europe-uk
The coast around Cadiz is enjoying a foodie revolution, thanks to a growing number of cool and innovative beach restaurants The Basques have Juan Mari and Elena Arzak , the Catalans Ferran Adri...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/aug/26/foodie-tour-of-costa-de-la-luz-spain
From a farm restaurant near Santiago de Compostela to a veggie-friendly Málaga diner, our tipsters share their gastronomic Spanish finds If I had to recommend one place to eat tapas in Spain, ...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/aug/25/readers-favourite-restaurants-tapas-bars-food-spain
As the city grapples with over-tourism, a new initiative aims to promote its lesser-visited outer reaches, where a mix of funky culture, historic gems and untamed greenery awaits “A cable ca...
The Acropolis Museum’s underground lab, the ancient Hadrian aqueduct and an arts festival in an old factory offer a more personal view of the Greek capital It’s the most exclusive lost prop...
Winemaker and rugby player Gérard Bertrand on the best 6am steaks, nightlife and coastal action in this relaxed Mediterranean town Our food scene revolves around Les Halles de Narbonne , a spl...
It is the UK’s favourite holiday destination, but few British tourists explore these stunning tucked-away beaches, sleepy villages and rugged national parks HIDDEN CROATIA | HIDDEN GREECE | HI...
If you dream of salt pans and chalets on stilts, wild heather-clad hillsides and car-free isles … HIDDEN … GREECE | CROATIA | ITALY | PORTUGAL France, the world’s most popular tourist...
Hauntingly beautiful villages, thermal springs, unspoilt beaches, fairytale castles ... Portugal has so much more to offer than the bustle of the Algarve HIDDEN … GREECE | CROATIA | ITALY ...
Explore Greece’s wealth of secret beaches, mountains, sleepy islands and tempting tavernas HIDDEN ITALY | HIDDEN CROATIA Gorgeous Greece has always been a classic, go-to summer holiday desti...
Explore the natural wonders, sleepy villages and car-free islands of seven lesser-known regions HIDDEN GREECE | HIDDEN ITALY Despite all the restrictions and uncertainty caused by the pandemi...
The Canaries are Spain’s most accessible destination under current UK travel rules – and home to historical towns, dramatic coastlines, wild walks and excellent seafood Away from their pock...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/may/25/a-holiday-guide-to-the-canary-islands
The Alhambra marks the start of a drive taking in historic cities, a river valley and mountains – and ends in Almería’s spaghetti western desert GRANADA is dominated by its mighty Moorish f...