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10 of the best beach towns in Europe, with places to stay
From the Turkish Riviera to the Île de Ré, we select quiet and unspoilt places to stay for sun, sand, snorkelling – or just snoozing
Annabelle Thorpe
04, May, 2024 @10:00 AM
‘If I could be teleported to any beach, this would be it’: readers choose their favourite European beaches
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
Guardian readers
03, May, 2024 @10:00 AM
A trail of two cities: an alternative guide to Salford and Manchester
Sunday’s Sounds from the Other City festival is a joyful celebration of Greater Manchester’s leftfield culture
Tony Naylor
03, May, 2024 @6:00 AM
Turkey’s melting pot: a foodie break in Istanbul
The best way to understand the city is through its food, and the best guide is a Michelin-star chef who knows where to find the finest doners, the crispest calamari and the richest taramasalata
Annabelle Thorpe
28, Apr, 2024 @10:00 AM
Lyme Regis: a real taste of the Dorset coast with an exciting new food scene
A thriving artisan quarter and inventive restaurants have injected new life into this genteel seaside town famed for its fossils and literary haunts
Emma Cook
21, Apr, 2024 @6:00 AM
A gentler side of the Dolomites: a summer break in Italy’s Adamello-Brenta natural park
Its peaks are a big draw for adrenaline junkies, but this natural park’s newer attractions offer more inclusive family activities
Isabel Choat
20, Apr, 2024 @6:00 AM
‘A water world teeming with wildlife’: readers’ favourite national parks in Europe
From camping beside glacial lakes in Montenegro to birdwatching in Poland, the continent has no shortage of inspiring wilderness adventures
Guardian readers
19, Apr, 2024 @6:00 AM
Tell us about a favourite beach in Europe – you could win a £200 holiday voucher
Share details of a trip to a great beach in Europe (not in the UK) – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Guardian community team
15, Apr, 2024 @12:39 PM
Retreat to Crete: why the Greek island is a perfect escape
The unspoilt northeast of Greece’s largest island offers a restorative mix of uncrowded beaches, authentic tavernas and extraordinary views
Annabelle Thorpe
14, Apr, 2024 @6:00 AM
‘I wanted the 17-hour trip to go slower, not faster’: readers’ favourite European journeys
The excitement of the voyage itself grabbed our tipsters as they delighted in riding trains, ferries and buses across Europe to as far afield as Norway and Turkey
Guardian readers
05, Apr, 2024 @6:00 AM
Walking London’s unsung waterway: the River Lea rises again
Walking a 26-mile stretch from Hertfordshire, our writer witnesses how a neglected artery of the city has been transformed into a recreational and cultural hub
Stephen Emms
03, Apr, 2024 @6:00 AM
An alternative guide to Leeds: a city with an independent spirit
A book club in a disused petrol station, an electronic music hub in an old bus garage … Yorkshire’s largest city is a hotbed of grassroots creativity
Leyla Rose
27, Mar, 2024 @7:00 AM
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