20 of Europe’s most beautifully located campsites – chosen by experts
We asked camping pros to tell us about their favourite sites, from the highest pitches in Switzerland to a wilderness reserve in Sweden
‘A stunning campsite with views of the fjords’: readers’ best camping trips in Europe
From pitching a tent in the haunt of Greek gods to a private beach in Italy’s garden of Eden, our tipsters share their favourite places to sleep under the stars
Paris’s rewilded railway line: the disused track turned into a green space for wildlife and walkers
Inside the French capital’s ring road, the Petite Ceinture, a disused circular rail line, now abounds with nature trails, shared gardens – and even urban farms
‘A Med island holiday without the crowds’: family-friendly Corsica
A holiday park on the lesser-known Côte Orientale offers lower prices, activities for all ages, and secluded sandy beaches
Share a tip on a special place to eat or drink on the UK coast
Tell us about your favourite coastal place to eat and drink – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
The Danish island of seaweed cottages, salt and seafood
The remote North Sea isle of Læsø is world-famous for the gastronomic delights that come from its waters – so the best way to explore it is in waders
Just the ticket: Europe’s 10 best train station hotels for a first-class stay
Travelling by rail? Treat yourself to a proper arrival at these extra-special hotels, just minutes from the platform
Where cider houses rule in Spain: a tour of Asturias
Loved by the Spanish but less known in the UK, the region is recognised by Unesco for its centuries-old cider culture – and has plenty more to offer
Walking up an appetite in Armenia’s Caucasus mountains
Neighbouring Georgia gets all the attention when it comes to Caucasus adventures and cuisine, but nothing beats the ‘primeval happiness’ of a post-walk feast in Armenia - and there are far fewer trekkers
‘All around us was the low hum of contented diners’: readers’ favourite places to eat in Europe
Opulent omelettes, plump scallops and a ‘confessional’ fondue are among our tipsters’ happy culinary memories, from Athens to the Algarve
Where tourists seldom tread, part 16: a trio of small historic cities
From Swansea, with its sweeping bay and artistic soul, to Doncaster’s Roman heritage and Carlisle’s literary past, this selection proves size doesn’t matter
London’s Design Museum takes a deep dive into our love affair with swimming
From art deco lidos to 1980s Speedos, the curator of a new exhibition on swimming and style talks about the inspiration behind it
Walking in solitude and sunshine in Sicily: a newly restored pilgrim’s trail
A path in the Madonie natural park once used by itinerant friars takes present-day hikers on mountain trails through a terrain rich in wildlife
Share a tip on your trip to Portugal
Tell us about your favourite travel discovery in Portugal – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
How I learned to ‘be more horse’ on a wild Sussex retreat
Riding and equestrian wellness sessions gave me the chance to connect with these deeply intuitive animals on a farmstay in the beautiful South Downs national park