Quiet islands, Venetian harbours, sumptuous seafood and golden sands … these seaside towns in France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece and Portugal are ingrained with the spirit of summer
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10 of the best lakeside towns and villages in Europe
You don’t have to be by the sea to enjoy beaches and watersports. These lakeside resorts offer sunbathing, boating, hiking and great views
10 more of the UK’s best small towns
Another, different list of the best small UK towns for winter breaks
10 of the best small UK towns for winter breaks
The historic buildings, modern restaurants, cosy pubs and independent shops of these towns banish any notions of a backwater. And they sparkle in the Christmas season – perfect for a weekend break or day trip
Abandoned places: the worlds we’ve left behind – in pictures
Kieron Connolly’s new book of photographs of more than 100 once-busy and often elegant buildings gives an eerie idea of how the world might look if humankind disappeared.
Bay of pigging out – town-hopping in Croatia’s Kvarner gulf
Touring four towns on three islands, Kevin Rushby enjoys fennel liqueur, sheep’s cheese and seafood, while teenage Maddy prefers a papal cake sugar hit
Top 10 ghost towns and modern ruins for visitors
For some suggestions for a spooky visit on Hallowe’en please see this article