One of the true joys of Corfu is how diverse the landscape is. The abundance of mountainous regions on the island makes it an ideal location or a hiking holiday. Everyone from seasoned walkers to beginners just looking to take in the scenery will be able to find a hike that’s suitable for them, and almost all of the hikes have plenty of stops and amenities on the way for those who want to take a rest from the heat.
Dubrovnik’s wine scene? Brimming with rare treats – but mostly kept under wraps. Not because it’s not fit for UK palates – but bottles rarely stray beyond Croatia. Vineyards produce enough to keep the tipple on local tables – but there’s not quite enough for global domination. Which is a long-winded way of saying, you should really indulge in some wine tasting in Dubrovnik.
If you land in Dubrovnik without logging some sandy beach research hours, you could be disappointed. Yes, there’s plenty of pebbled, coastal real estate to go around – but you’ll need the lowdown on those too if you want to avoid the masses. Happily, we’ve got the intel on the best beaches in Dubrovnik.
Abandoned islands, haunted shores, hidden caves, famous filming locations and Croatian wildlife. Whatever you’re after, sea kayaking in Dubrovnik delivers. The city views from the water aren’t too shabby either.
Some people visit Dubrovnik and never find their way to the Adriatic. Shame really. Just a short boat ride away there are uninhabited islands, snorkelling hot spots, underwater caves and nature reserves just chillaxing in the Croatian sun. Some are so close you could almost swim there. Almost.
If you lived and breathed Game of Thrones through all eight seasons of medieval intrigue and drama, you’ll love this city. They might not have dragons, but when it comes to Game of Thrones, Dubrovnik’s pretty much got everything else.
If news that Tour De France cyclists rate Tenerife ’ s steep gradients as a top training ground gets
you slipping your lycra in your suitcase sharpish, you ’ ll want to check out the routes below first.
With no real flat sections of tarmac, Tenerife cycling will test your fitness and endurance – even on
the beginner routes. That said, we have got a scenic ride for beginners – that ’ s got enough of a
test in it to lure advanced riders considering a ‘ rest ’ day. And we ’ ve looked at ways for you to
tackle Teide – and tackle it you must. It ’ s all about the climbs. And if those hills were good enough
to tempt Sir Wiggins and Team Sky, they’re bound to tempt you.
Is three days in Lisbon enough? Well, to meet and marry a Portuguese spouse, probably not. To get a decent feel for the city, see a lot of its sights and have a ruddy good city break, absolutely. With its sunny weather (and a helpful breeze in summer), great food, picture-perfect streets and a whole host of unique attractions, Lisbon is prime long weekend material at any time of the year.
There’s no doubt about it, Lisbon is one very hilly city. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to get around while giving your feet a rest. One of the best, and most popular, ways to see the city is via its historic tram network.
Lisbon with kids – is it doable? You betcha! Not only is Portugal’s capital happily affordable, it has a warm but breezy climate and plenty of things to do for all ages. Sure, it’s a city full of hills, but there are plenty of kid-friendly ways of getting around – a few of them are even fun. Whether you’re stopping by for a weekend or planning a longer holiday, here’s our guide to planning a memorable family break in sunny Lisbon.
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