There’s more to discover in Europe than you might think. From historic cities to lush green landscapes, Europe is home to so many beautiful places. Take a slow travel trip to Barcelona, get lost in a maze of streets in Granda, explore magnificent lakes in Macedonia, immerse yourself in Bulgarian history, and go by train across Poland.
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Let us take you on a weekend trip to Mumbles. In our 3-day itinerary, you’ll have the chance to explore some of Swansea Bay’s most stunning natural landscapes and experience the coastal village of Mumbles. From coastal walks to castles, pub lunches to night time gin bars, there’s no shortage of things to see and do on a weekend in Mumbles.
Tempted to plan a long weekend in Madrid, but not sure how much it’s all going to cost? Madrid is an exciting metropolis, the perfect place to spend an evening watching a flamenco show or sharing tapas with new friends. But how do the prices in Madrid compare to other European destinations?
Girona is an exciting city in northeast Spain (or Catalonia, as the locals would say) with a beautifully preserved medieval Old Town. Visit the town to wander its cobblestone streets and if you’re a keen cyclist, use it as a base from which to venture into the surrounding countryside. As it has its own airport and isn’t too far from either Barcelona or the Costa Brava, it makes a great city break for a long weekend or could be part of a longer trip to Catalonia.
San Sebastian’s Old Town is a mythical destination for foodies, spoken of in hushed, reverent tones. On every cobblestone street, there’s a welcoming bar with small plates of “pinchos” already piled high to the delight of customers.
Hotel Bel Ami, Paris’ sustainable city centre hotel is located in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Hotel Bel Ami has been awarded the Green Key certification since 2012 for its commitment to sustainability and we had the pleasure to visit the hotel to learn more.
Paris is one of the most expensive cities to visit in Europe. Whilst there are cheap and free activities, the city is famous for its art galleries and fine dining that you won’t want to miss completely when visiting Paris. In this Paris travel budget, we break down the cost of accommodation, transport, activities, eating out and wine in Paris.
Is Barcelona expensive? In this Barcelona travel budget, we break down the cost of accommodation, transport, activities, tapas and wine in Barcelona.
Barcelona is a popular European destination for weekend travellers from the UK. It’s a common a stop for foreign travellers on a European sightseeing trip too. There are often budget flights to Barcelona, especially around September and October. By then high season is over (it’s also much nicer to visit then because there are fewer crowds).
Unaccustomed to the UK winter after years of travelling, we had to escape for some winter sun. Flights to Malta from the UK can be cheap (we chose to holiday in Malta because of this!) but how expensive is Malta when you get there?
Portugal’s Douro Valley stole our hearts. We jumped on a rented scooter in Porto and headed out into the rolling, vineyard-covered hills of the Douro wine region. The winding road spiralled through vineyards. They took us past tiny hillside villages and down along the riverside of the Douro river.
Planning a weekend in Porto? Our guide to 48 hours in Porto uncovers the best things to do, the best cafes and restaurants and the nicest places to stay. Make the most of your northern Portuguese city break!
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