‘As if I was on a Greek island, but without the stifling heat’: readers’ favourite cooler European coasts From the Fanad peninsula in Ireland to the forested beaches of Finland, these are your favourite escapes without the fear of getting frazzled• Tell us about your favourite food festival – the best tip wins a £200 […]

‘The clearest seas I’ve ever swum in’: readers’ favourite holidays to Greece Beach-hopping, gorge hikes and awesome archaeological sites feature in your best memories of Greece • Tell us about a family day out in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher We first noticed Milos as we travelled home from […]

‘I half expected James Bond to appear with a martini’: readers’ favourite seaside hotels in Europe From faded grandeur in Greece to designer cabins in the Norwegian dunes, these are your most glamorous coastal discoveries• Tell us about a memorable Greek holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher The Hotel Villa Garden, […]

Cocktails, sunsets and freshly caught seafood: 27 of the best beach bars and cafes in Europe From the breezy dunes of Normandy to the dreamy lagoons of the Algarve, our writers choose their favourite places to eat and drink by the sea Continue reading… Go to Source Author: Guardian Staff

‘No reservations, no waiter, just great sea views, food and drink’: readers’ favourite beach bars in Europe You share your favourite spots for sand, seafood and sundowners from the Kent coast to the Greek islands• Tell us about your favourite railway trip in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Dungeness is […]

Six of the best natural and free beaches in Italy Private beach clubs dominate much of the Italian coast, but you can still find pristine stretches that are framed by nature and open to all As an Australian living in Italy, I grew up within an hour of some of the most pristine coastline in […]

Time-travelling in Cantabria: from the stone age to Sartre via the ‘prettiest town in Spain’ On the north coast of Spain you can see some of the world’s oldest art, explore a stunning medieval village, then watch surfers ride Atlantic swells Exploring the area west of Santander feels like being in a time machine. Within […]

‘Walking is the best way to discover offbeat Corfu’: a spring hike across the Greek island Explore wild scenery, empty beaches and beautiful villages on the 110-mile Corfu trail, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year The riverside was heaving. Families spilled from cafes. A marching band trooped on to the bridge, their tasselled metal […]

Five of Europe’s best accessible island escapes From the Venetian lagoon to the sparkling Med, these island getaways offer a welcome change of pace just a short hop from the mainland Connected to the German mainland by a single rail causeway, Sylt is just over three hours from Hamburg by direct train. The largest of […]

‘A natural paradise’: the south of France’s beautiful blue lagoon With pine-fringed beaches, crystal waters and affordable seafood restaurants, L’Étang de Thau is a hidden gem worth visiting at any time of year When I asked Nordine Nid Hsain, the owner of my favourite Parisian bistro, why he sold up and left the capital to […]