Walking in Greece: helping to restore the ancient trails of Andros island
Idyllic scenery is just part of the appeal of a break that is also about sustainability, meeting locals and maintaining paths
Show us your mussels! A mouthwatering trip to Vigo, Spain’s seafood capital
The Galician city on the Atlantic coast has the EU’s largest fishing port, which provides its many bars and restaurants with a spectacular trawl of oysters, clams and mussels
‘We got stuck in puddles’: skiers upset by lack of snow on Swedish slopes
Customers at SkiStar resort in Sälen, one of Sweden’s largest, say they deserve a partial refund
Tell us about your favourite beach in Europe
Share a tip on a wonderful beach you’ve enjoyed – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
20 of the UK’s best hotels, campsites and cottages right on the beach
The editor of Coast magazine shares her favourite seaside boltholes, from Argyll to the Isles of Scilly
‘An epic expanse of golden sand’: the sweeping appeal of North Devon
It’s long been a magnet for surfers, but will this coast’s relaxed vibe and huge beaches persuade a lifelong Cornwall lover to switch allegiance?
Castles, causeways and crab sandwiches in Northumberland
Six great things to do on England’s north-east coast
Le Touquet: old-world glamour on the French coast
Go for a bit of Hollywood, hedonism and history… stay for the beach
‘The Salt Path gave us back our life’: walking back to happiness on Cornwall’s South West Coast Path
As a film of Raynor Winn’s bestselling memoir The Salt Path is released, we follow in her footsteps along the Cornish section
Wombats, wallabies and whales: four days walking in Wilsons Promontory national park
It’s one of Victoria’s favourite national parks for good reason. Hiking the park’s south reveals stunning coastlines and complex history, topped off by a night in a lighthouse
‘It’s like having lunch on an ocean liner’: readers’ favourite UK seaside restaurants and cafes
From coffee and cake right on the beach to oysters straight from the sea, our tipsters share their favourite places to eat with a view of the waves
A walk with Romans and ghosts on the Great North Road
Tracing part of an ancient highway in Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire – now the A1 – proves rich in stories going back 2,000 years
Raptors delight: a bird safari in the Forest of Bowland
The north of England’s most overlooked natural beauty spot is home to wild terrain and some of the UK’s rarest birds, including the spectacular hen harrier
‘A muddy ride into Romania’s dreamy countryside’: cycling the Via Transilvanica
The challenging 870-mile trail cuts diagonally across Romania and takes in mountain meadows, fairytale forests and medieval monasteries
Share a tip on food and drink finds in France
Tell us about a brilliant culinary experience in France – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break