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View of a beach with pinkish sands and clear, turquoise waters surrounded by golden rocks in Sardinia

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Alternative beach breaks: 12 quiet holiday spots in Europe

It’s time to seek horizons beyond Benidorm, Majorca and the rest of the beach-lover’s A-list! We’re …

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By Anita Isalska

Updated 4 July 2025

View of an empty, golden beach lapped by clear blue waters in Albania

6 min read

Albania: The cheap Mediterranean beach destination that needs to be on your radar

Albania punches well above its weight when it comes to beautiful beaches. Add great food and cheap p…

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By Heidi Fuller-love

Published 2 June 2023

Lisbon, Portugal skyline at Sao Jorge Castle in the afternoon

10 min read

10 of the best summer city breaks in Europe

From sunny streets in Barcelona to sublime seafood in Stockholm, we round up the best place to visit…

Updated 11 July 2025

Wide view of the long stretch of golden sand on Porto Santo island with fluffy clouds in the sky and mountains in the distance

7 min read

Where to go in August

From off-the-beaten track Mediterranean islands to buzzing summer cities and value-for-money beach b…

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By Steph Marinkovic

Updated 26 July 2024

An aerial view of Koukounaries beach on Skiathos, Greece

8 min read

The best beaches in Europe

From the golden sands of southern Portugal to idyllic Greek isles, Europe has some of the most beaut…

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Updated 6 June 2025

An aerial view of Perast and Kotor bay in Montenegro with dazzling blue water and lush green mountains

6 min read

Why you should visit Montenegro this summer

Chock full of glistening blue bays, towering mountain peaks and some of the prettiest old towns in E…

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Updated 4 August 2023

View of a beach with sparkling, clear and shallow water surrounded by dramatic orange rocks and vibrant pine trees

7 min read

10 European beach spots for late summer sun

With warm weather and fewer crowds, September is a great time to fly away for a relaxing beach break…

By Clare Walsh

Updated 29 July 2024

Coastal path with Hydrangeas, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal

5 min read

Bid adieu to the Algarve: 8 alternative family holiday destinations

Swap the Canaries for the Azores or Crete for Paxos! When you're looking for an alternative family h…

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By Cathy Toogood

Updated 5 July 2023

Sardinia

Sardinia

18 of the best Mediterranean islands to visit this summer

From tiny volcanic outcrops to the largest islands in Europe, we’ve rounded up some of the best Mediterranean islands for a 2025 getaway.

Top summer destinations

Drone view of red-roofed white houses overlooking a golden beach and aqua seas

Algarve

Aerial view the Alhambra Palace in Granada rising from among the trees with the Sierra Nevada mountains in the background

Spain

The medieval castle known as the Red Tower right on the clear, aqua waters of the Mediterranean in Alanya

Turkey

An aerial view on the famous Shipwreck Beach in Zante with boats on sparkling blue water and surrounded by white cliffs covered in green trees

Greece

Aerial panorama of a coastal town with boats floating in the sea and golden sand on the shore

Cyprus

Aerial view of boats sailing through a narrow channel between two islands in Croatia, with Osor town on the right

Croatia

A view of Sicilian houses and a bell tower in the town of Taormina

Sicily

Aerial view of the walled, coastal city of Valletta at sunset

Malta

The cheapest all‑inclusive holiday destinations for summer 2025

Tempted to go all-inclusive this summer? We've crunched the numbers to reveal where you'll find a cheap all-inclusive holiday in 2025.

Latest summer articles

An aerial view of Corralejo beach and National Park in Fuerteventura

The cheapest island breaks this summer

Published 13 June 2025

A view of Kato Agios Markos beach in Corfu, Greece

7 destinations for a 4-star summer holiday under £400pp

Updated 30 May 2025

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