europe holidays
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Cabras lagoon in the island’s south-west is home to prized bottarga, cured and air-dried grey mullet roe that’s perfect as a nibble or grated over pasta
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A week exploring France’s Mediterranean coast offers a touring holiday without a bus, a sailing trip without millionaire prices, and Riviera beaches without crowds
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Croatia’s capital is bursting with good-value places to eat and drink. And new flights from the UK have made getting there cheaper too
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Our new series picks the best free attractions, events and activities around the world, starting with a museum near Benidorm dedicated to the Spanish novelist
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The park known for its mix of history and extravagant live shows celebrating French culture is to develop new ventures in China and Toledo, Spain – with promises to reflect each country’s distinct heritage
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Ignore 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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Eating near the Eternal City’s famous landmarks needn’t mean tourist menus and pricey pizza. These handy trattorias and wine bars will still leave some change for the Trevi fountain
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It’s arguably the world’s top wine city. So where do local insiders head for a good glass of red or white with food to match?
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Whether 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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Lunch 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
winter sports holidays
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The popular French winter sports destination is hosting a ‘British festival’ to keep UK customers and staff coming
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This 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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Champion freerider Reine Barkered on the food, ski trails – and gruff characters – of his mountainside home in northern Sweden
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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
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Central 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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beach holidays
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After canoeing round deserted coves and spearfishing with the lighthouse keeper, Kevin Rushby is tempted to stay on beautiful Lastovo island forever
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activity holidays
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The 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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This 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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It may be a simple tavern, but Caffè-Vini Emilio Ranzini has a history of doing the basics well
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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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The 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
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