SpainRegion guide
Things to Do in Fuerteventura: Dunes, Lobos and Winter Sun
Dunes, a protected islet, a 12 km wild beach and the Canaries’ oldest town. How to fit Fuerteventura’s best into three or four days.
Weekend theme
Winter sun
Blue skies when home is grey.
6 guides
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SpainBefore you go
Which Canary Island Is Best? How to Pick, Including for Winter Sun
Which Canary Island is best? Eight islands, very different moods. How to choose one for winter sun, hop between them and avoid booking traps.
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SpainShortlist
Best Holiday Destinations in Spain: 9 Short-Break Picks
The best holiday destinations in Spain for two to four days, from pintxos in San Sebastián to the Alhambra, plus where to go for winter sun.
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ItalyRegion guide
Things to Do in Sicily: Volcanoes, Temples and Street Food
Sicily is too big for one weekend, so pick a side. Two clear long-weekend routes, east and west, with Etna, Greek temples and Palermo’s markets.
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Portugal48-hour guide
Lisbon in a Weekend: A 48-Hour Route, Winter Tips and Day Trips
Two days in Lisbon: Alfama and the castle, Belém and its custard tarts, seafood in Cais do Sodré, plus simple train trips to Sintra, Cascais and Setúbal.
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Greece48-hour guide
Athens in 48 Hours: The Acropolis, Plaka and Souvlaki
A two-day Athens route from the Acropolis to Anafiotika, with the timed-ticket rules explained and the tavernas and souvlaki spots worth seeking out.
