Eight of the best secluded and affordable places to stay in Andalucía, Spain
From B&Bs and cabins to fincas and family hotels, these rural boltholes make ideal bases for exploring the region’s mountains, trails and historic towns and villages
Do look up: stargazing in New Zealand’s first dark sky community
It took 10 years for Naseby to achieve its DarkSky International certification. Now, a night out in the tiny Otago town is like ‘a tour through the history of the universe’
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
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‘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
Gateway to the South Downs: take the train to a picture-perfect village with a cracking pub
The West Sussex village of Amberley, near Arundel, is easy to reach by train and offers great hiking in the national park, castles and a newly reopened pub with a focus on local food
‘The heart of Munich’s underground scene’: exploring edgy Schlachthofviertel
Butcher’s shops and dive bars sit side by side in a district where you can swap the touristy beer halls of the city centre for raw creative energy
‘It feels like an independent republic’: Madrid’s new arty barrio of Carabanchel
This traditional neighbourhood ‘across the river’ is where the city’s creatives are heading as the centre heats up
Tell us about your favourite railway trip in Europe
Share a tip on a great train journey you’ve taken, whether long or short. The best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘Neighbourhood renaissance’: once noble La Sanità in Naples is open for business again
After decades in the shadows, the residents of this historic quarter came together to launch local businesses and make the area an attractive proposition once more
‘A diverse and convivial village’: the urban eye candy of Notre-Dame du Mont, Marseille
This buzzy quarter is best enjoyed on one of the many tree-lined terraces, eating gourmet wraps, sipping bio wine and listening to live jazz
‘The air resounds with a Babel’s Tower of languages’: why I wrote a novel based in Victoria Square, Athens
It once housed the fanciest shops and restaurants in Greece’s capital city – then it crashed. Now the area is reborn as a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood
Cool bars and friendly vibes: readers’ favourite city neighbourhoods in Europe
These are the less explored corners of Stockholm, Amsterdam, Berlin and Porto that you’ve ‘stumbled into and ended up staying’
10 of the best UK nature festivals for late spring and summer
The natural world is the headliner at these joyous gatherings, while the support acts include live music, immersive art and fire ceremonies
‘Wheeling through vineyards and chateaux country’: an ebike tour of France’s Loire valley
Gentle cycling is the perfect pace to enjoy the region’s sunflower fields and medieval towns – with gourmet food and fine wine along the way