St Paul’s Bay is the best view in Lindos, and we say that having stood on the Acropolis directly above it the day before. It is a near-enclosed sandy bay with cliffs wrapped around it, a tiny white chapel at…
Prasonisi is a sandbar at the very southern tip of Rhodes where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean, and it is one of the most reliable wind sports spots in Europe. You come over a hill, the whole bay opens up…
Lindos is small, but “staying in Lindos” can mean five quite different things — and the difference between them matters more here than in most places, because the village is car-free, built on a hill, and the big hotels are…
Lindos Acropolis can be seen for almost everywhere in the village. It is not only beautiful to look at from the surrounding town, beaches and bays, but once you’re on top of it the views from the Acropolis are breathtaking…
These are our travel backpack recommendations for 2026. Whether you’re going carry-on only for a fortnight, backpacking for six months, or just want a bag that survives the easyJet sizer, we’ve got the low-down on the backpacks worth your money…
Rhodes is not a cheap Greek island destination. We spent five days and four nights in Lindos in August, ate out every lunch and dinner, enjoyed many freddo cappucinos and wine bars, and had one big day out to kitesurf…
Lindos is the prettiest village on Rhodes, Greece, and the one place on the island’s east coast we’d happily go back to. Whitewashed lanes and terracotta roofs, an ancient acropolis on the cliff above, and a sandy bay on either…
Taghazout’s year-round mild climate makes it a good destination most of the year. For us though, Taghazout is a winter sun destination where we escape the chilly and grey UK weather for 10 days of sun, surf and tagine. The…
Taghazout is a small village with three distinct areas where you may want to stay. Where you base yourself really shapes the trip, so here’s how the three main areas compare: We’ve stayed in Taghazout on three visits, in 2017,…
Lanzarote is the northernmost island in the Canary Islands. You’ll find plenty of Spanish influence here in the tapas and culture. But the island has its own distinct identity. The volcanic landscapes are unlike anything we’ve ever seen before. The…