Six of the best long-distance European trails to walk in summer From a less-crowded camino and the Slovenian Alps to a stunning river trail and Ireland’s remote Beara peninsula Distance up to 74 milesDuration 3-9 days Continue reading… Go to Source Author: Sarah Baxter

The ultimate beach hike: Portugal’s Fishermen’s Trail reveals the Algarve’s wild side This long-distance coastal trek takes in towering rock faces, isolated beaches and tasty pitstops The fluorescent green gaiters seemed a ridiculous suggestion, but prove a godsend as we plod across the sand. “I bet you’re glad I told you to get a pair […]

Chic and cheerful: 15 hotels for affordable European glamour From a waterfront palace in Greece to a nonna’s house in Italy, these stylish boutique hotels offer character and comfort at a budget-friendly price Continue reading… Go to Source Author: Fiona Kerr

How Porto’s gritty, industrial neighbour became a cool coastal hotspot Matosinhos was built on fish, but today its retro seafood restaurants and canneries sit alongside great art spaces, museums and landmark architecture This once declining industrial city is on the up, but not so much that it has been ruined – yet. See it now, […]

Forget the Algarve – Portugal’s best winter escape is in the mountains A century ago, the Serra da Estrela mountains were Portugal’s answer to the Swiss health resorts of St Moritz and Davos. Now, a historic sanatorium has been given a 21st-century makeover and is drawing people back to the hills Navigating the high slopes […]