Europe holidays

‘We were hopeless at pétanque’: readers’ favourite campsites in France

There’s never a dull moment on a French campsite, our tipsters tell us, with a huge range of fun activities topped off with lovely food and wine

Guardian readers

30, Jun, 2022 @10:00 AM

The first time I’ve enjoyed cycling in a city: my Tour de Copenhagen

With the Tour de France heading to Denmark for the first time, I tasted the cycling and culinary pleasures of the capital – and tried out Stage 1 of the route

Kevin Rushby

30, Jun, 2022 @6:00 AM

I took the train to Graz, Austria – here’s my guide to the city

The next stop in our series marking Interrail’s 50th birthday is a cutting-edge food and design destination that has emerged from the shadow of its medieval fortress

Emma John

29, Jun, 2022 @6:00 AM

Share memories of a brilliant Interrail trip – you could win a holiday voucher

Tell us about experiences of European rail journeys using the now 50-year-old Interrail pass. The best tip wins £200 towards a Sawday’s stay

Guardian community team

28, Jun, 2022 @2:36 PM

‘A mirage at the top of a hill’: food, drink and adventure in Spain’s Vejer de la Frontera

This Andalucían town has centuries of stories to tell, from the Moors to the Romans. But it’s a Scotsman who has written its latest chapter, transforming a sleepy backwater into a tourist hub

Nazia Parveen

28, Jun, 2022 @6:00 AM

In the drink after a drink? Spanish city to charge for emergency rescues at sea

San Sebastián is counting the rising cost of ocean rescues. Now it plans to charge anyone found to be negligent or reckless

Ashifa Kassam in Madrid

28, Jun, 2022 @5:30 AM

A pilgrim’s (rather slow) progress on Sicily’s most recent long-distance trail

The Magna Via Francigena, from Palermo to Agrigento, became a pilgrimage in 2017 and locals are embracing the new visitors

Rachel Dixon

27, Jun, 2022 @8:56 AM

‘Walk around eccentrically with a large baguette’: seven ways to cope when everyone you know is on holiday in Europe

As friends, colleagues and dog groomers jet off on far-flung vacations, here’s how to alleviate holiday envy – via any means possible

Sinéad Stubbins

25, Jun, 2022 @8:00 PM

Hidden Spain: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track

Explore tucked-away beaches, sleepy villages and rugged national parks with this insider’s guide to the country’s best-kept secrets

Annie Bennett

25, Jun, 2022 @9:00 AM

‘Everyone is happy’: readers’ favourite beaches in Spain

From tiny coves to breezy surfing meccas, our tipsters tell us about their best Spanish coast discoveries

Guardian readers

23, Jun, 2022 @10:00 AM

10 of Europe’s best destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers this Pride season

From Madrid to Mykonos our writer picks the most queer-friendly holiday spots in Europe

Stephen Emms

23, Jun, 2022 @5:57 AM

I took the train to Düsseldorf – here’s my guide to the city

Next stop in our series marking the Interrail pass’s 50th birthday is a city in the heartland of industrial Germany, home to avant-garde art, electronic music and high fashion