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Where to go in Europe in summer: 12 weekend ideas
Lakes, islands, cool northern cities and Mediterranean coast: 12 European summer escapes that work in a long weekend.
Weekend theme
Beaches and coast
Sand, sea air and harbour lunches.
18 guides
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Italy48-hour guide
Positano Over a Weekend: Beaches, Boats and the Best Views
Positano is the Amalfi Coast’s postcard town. A clear 48-hour route through its beaches, viewpoints and trails, with the seasonal checks you need.
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ItalyRegion guide
Things to Do on the Amalfi Coast: Towns, Trails and Ferries
Cliffside towns, lemon groves and a coast road like no other. How to see the best of the Amalfi Coast in a long weekend, by boat, bus and on foot.
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Italy48-hour guide
Things to Do in Capri: A Weekend on the Island
Stay the night on Capri and you see the island at its best. A two-day route through grottoes, gardens and clifftop paths, with the seasonal checks.
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ItalyShortlist
The Best Beaches in Italy, Region by Region
Ten Italian beaches worth a weekend, from Amalfi Coast coves to Sardinian sand, with how to get there and the best time to go.
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Spain48-hour guide
Barcelona in 48 Hours: Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter and Tapas
A two-day Barcelona route through Gaudí’s masterpieces, the Gothic Quarter and Montjuïc, with winter 2026–27 hours, timed tickets and Christmas plans.
