Poland’s geographical location has meant that the country’s borders have changed many times, giving rise to cities that blend diverse influences in their architecture and food. But Kraków is resolutely Polish and is seen by many as their spiritual capital. Stroll the cobblestone streets, peer from a café on the vast Market Square, dip into… Read More »
With miles of sandy shores, Dubai’s beaches come in all shapes and styles. There are pristine public beaches with free facilities and sun loungers for rent. The busiest stretches are serviced by water sports centres and family-friendly food trucks and eateries, while more private barefoot luxury can be found at one of Dubai’s ever-growing designer… Read More »
With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Rhodes aptly pays tribute to the Greek sun god Helios. Beyond the countless beaches are historical attractions such as the ancient Acropolis of Lindos and the best-preserved and liveliest medieval city in Europe. A hike to a hilltop monastery on the northeast coast rewards you with… Read More »
Decades ago, when South Africa was still an outcast, a friend said Cape Town would never be an international hit. He pursed his lips and said, “The sea is very cold.” “Nobody wants a beach town where you can just look out at the ocean.” How wrong. Not only will the Mother City be the… Read More »
With its powder-white sands, stunning blue seas and hidden coves where endangered Caretta caretta turtles come to lay their eggs, the beautiful lush island the Venetians call “Fiore di Levante” (Flower of the East) has some of the best beaches in the Ionian archipelago. . Outside of Zakynthos, the famous Shipwreck Beach, also known as… Read More »
According to the latest statistics, nearly two-thirds of tourists on the island spend time at one of the more than 100 beaches that dot Tenerife’s 342 kilometers of coastline. Like the island itself, these sand and gravel areas have many different personalities, from the big and brash to the shy and reserved, from the naturally… Read More »
Barcelona has seven kilometers of impressive beaches, all more than enough for a morning splash, but for a less urban setting and more towel space, there are dozens of easily accessible alternatives just north and south of the city. Train lines hug the beaches in both directions, but you’ll need a car if you want… Read More »
A warning: If you want to build sand castles, Nice beaches may not be for you. The five-mile coastline is almost entirely composed of small pebbles or larger ones. But the compensations are many. It did not usurp the Bay of Angels name. The vast sea shines with light that seemingly comes directly from our… Read More »
Seeing the beautiful harbor of Elounda is one of the best things to do in Crete – ULTRAMARINFOTO The beaches of Greece’s largest island are beautiful, but the birthplace of Zeus has plenty to distract visitors from those golden sands. Divided into four very different regions, Crete’s extraordinary landscapes are best explored via exciting four-wheel… Read More »