europe holidays
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Few tourists venture beyond the Mani’s spectacular Diros caves, but further south lies a dramatic coastline of sleepy fishing coves and fortified villages
Europe’s hidden coasts: the Deep Mani, GreeceFew tourists venture beyond the Mani’s spectacular Diros caves, but further south lies a dramatic coastline of sleepy fishing coves and fortified villages
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The coast just north of Barcelona is often overlooked by visitors. But with miles of sandy beach, great restaurants and a coast-hugging train, it’s a perfect escape
Europe’s hidden coasts: Costa Maresme, SpainThe coast just north of Barcelona is often overlooked by visitors. But with miles of sandy beach, great restaurants and a coast-hugging train, it’s a perfect escape -
With 7,000km of coastline you can always find an empty beach in Denmark, as well as bike routes, Viking history and delicious food along its shores
‘I’ll sleep on dunes under the stars’: writer Ben Love on Denmark’s beautiful coastWith 7,000km of coastline you can always find an empty beach in Denmark, as well as bike routes, Viking history and delicious food along its shores
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This wild Atlantic coast, south-west of Bordeaux, is backed by forests and nature reserves and includes the finest sandy beach in France. Yet even in mid-summer you can have it to yourself
Europe’s hidden coasts: the Côte d’Argent, Landes, FranceThis wild Atlantic coast, south-west of Bordeaux, is backed by forests and nature reserves and includes the finest sandy beach in France. Yet even in mid-summer you can have it to yourself
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Your favourite European (non-UK) beaches include a Dutch island and the Faroes, as well as plenty of azure seas and glorious sunshine in the Med
Best beaches in Europe: readers’ travel tipsYour favourite European (non-UK) beaches include a Dutch island and the Faroes, as well as plenty of azure seas and glorious sunshine in the Med
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Brussels city guide: what to see plus the best bars, hotels and restaurantsIgnore the cynics, Brussels is one of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, with hip bars and cafes, vintage markets and a fine line in the ‘9th Art’
top 10s
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10 of the best restaurants in Italy: readers’ tipsWhether you want the Neapolitan pizza once savoured by Julia Roberts or simple rustic cooking, our readers have travelled all over Italy discovering wonderful, authentic places to eat
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10 of the best cafes and restaurants near Paris’s major attractionsLunch near Paris’s big draws doesn’t have to be expensive or touristy. A short walk from the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre will reveal a classic bistro, stylish brasserie or locals’ favourite
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10 of the best things to do in Belgium: readers’ travel tipsBoring Belgium? ‘No’, say our tipsters, who have explored art nouveau in Brussels, beer in Bruges, kayaked in the Ardennes – and even stayed at a bowel hotel
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10 of Bilbao’s best pintxos barsThe city’s many bars are piled high with pintxos, the Basque country’s take on tapas, which are a great way of sampling regional specialities for a few euros. Or string a few together to create a brilliant bar crawl
winter sports holidays
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Les Arcs ski resort lures Brits with Brexit-busting offerThe popular French winter sports destination is hosting a ‘British festival’ to keep UK customers and staff coming
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Great little ski resorts: Vaujany, FranceThis unspoilt village on the doorstep of the vast Alpe d’Huez ski area offers stunning scenery, but is free of the crowds and commercialism of the bigger resort
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‘Here in Jämtland, people will ski during their lunch break’Champion freerider Reine Barkered on the food, ski trails – and gruff characters – of his mountainside home in northern Sweden
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Europe’s hidden coasts: Costa de Prata, PortugalCentral Portugal’s pristine beaches are pounded by the Atlantic and dotted with simple restaurants, but barely touched by tourists, making them havens for those who crave space – and great seafood
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Activity holidays for single-parent familiesFive thrill-seeking holidays for single-parent families, offering watersports, bike rides – and endangered turtles
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beach holidays
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Serifos, Greece: great interiors, even better outdoorsFor beauty, Serifos is up there with the Cyclades’ more famous islands – but it surpasses them for easygoing charm, which is why Athenians come here. That and the stylish places to stay
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activity holidays
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Giro d’Italia: 10 great restaurants en route, and places to watch the raceThe 100th Giro, which started yesterday, winds its way from Sardinia up to the Dolomites. For cycling correspondent Colin O’Brien, the race is also a gastronomic pilgrimage
restaurants
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Higher Buck, Waddington, Lancashire: hotel reviewThis pub, in one of Lancashire’s prettiest villages, is up there with the finest dining in the lauded Ribble valley. The modish makeover is no match for the food, but the classy guest rooms are
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A wine romance: veal and vermouth in a traditional Turin watering holeIt may be a simple tavern, but Caffè-Vini Emilio Ranzini has a history of doing the basics well
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'I fell for Mallorca and bought an orange farm there … on a whim'Author Peter Kerr swapped his Scottish farm for an orange grove and discovered the history and laid-back attitude of ‘l’illa de la calma’
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Berliners get an appetite for refugees’ cuisineRestaurant and cooking groups whose food is served by refugees are part of projects in Berlin using meals to build bridges between Berliners and recent immigrants
Europe’s hidden coasts: the Maremma, Italy
Europe’s hidden coasts: the Maremma, Italy