The elegant towns of Cascais and Estoril have long been a low-key Eden for royals and aristocrats. Now, developers are luring ...

As the kids break up from school, many people will be jetting off on a long-awaited summer vacay - here’s the lowdown on what ...

A great surf spot is one that works for boarders and spectators alike. The waves are killer and so are the views from shore; ...

While the sparkling beaches in Malaga, St. Tropez and St. Ives are forever engraved as summer must-sees, they come with the ...

Home to white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, forested mountains, and an outstanding food and wine scene, Lucy Bryson’s ...

Perched high above the coastline in Dhërmi’s church-filled old town, roughly five miles from Gjipe Beach, Zoe Hora showcases views of the sea, as well as a spa and a restaurant that serves delicious ...

This year’s top islands, as voted in our “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025, span 18 countries, from the Mediterranean to ...

A breezy holiday villa on the Atlantic coast nestles among sand dunes and Portugal’s native pines.

There are an estimated 300,000 beaches worldwide, of which about 22,000 are in Europe, and 1,500 in the UK. No one can quite ...

Whether it’s a family holiday, romantic getaway or solo adventure, discover destinations that suit every taste ...

Portugal loves its festas and, when summer arrives, the street parties get started. Across the country, live music stages are springing up on every corner and you can’t move for parades, bunting and ...