29 h. ago Small European island 3 hours from the UK 'overrun' with 10,000 tourists a day

The small island located a 20-minute ferry ride from the Maltese mainland is being swamped by tourists visiting the famous Blue Lagoon

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59 h. ago Greece’s tiny Island of Outcasts charmed me – I’d be expelled there any day

Don’t let the name fool you, this Dodecanese destination is the Greek island dream – home to beach tavernas, picturesque windmills and a warm welcome, says Sarah Holt

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2 d. ago Greece arrests woman suspected of fuelling devastating wildfire with cigarette

Blazes broke out on the island of Chios on Sunday and tore through 10,000 acres of mainly bush and pasture land in three days

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5 d. ago Quiet Greek island with secluded beaches 'perfect for tranquil summer holiday'

Some Greek islands, such as Santorini and Mykonos, are brimming with tourists in summer and can get crowded so a travel fan has shared an alternative that is less busy but is just as beautiful

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5 d. ago Greece island hopping: A guide to the best routes and how to explore Greek culture

With 227 inhabited islands in total and six main island regions, Greece offers almost too much choice. Lucy Thackray lays out some of the best routes to help you plan your next island-hopping adventure

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7 d. ago 'I went on holiday to Spanish island and couldn't wait to get home'

One holidaymaker visiting a Spanish island admitted she 'couldn't wait to get home' after heading there, as she shared a warning to other travellers in a video that's gone viral

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7 d. ago Beautiful island less than 5 hours from UK boasts 13 hours of sunshine every day

A Paph less trodden - Paul Henderson gets a history lesson on a trip to Cyprus, which included a stay at the Louis Hotels’ Royal Apollonia on the island, which enjoys 13 hours of sunshine daily in July

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9 d. ago Spain's smallest holiday island locals love is 'crumbling' with propped

Nueva Tabarca is the smallest inhabited island in Spain and sits off the coast of Alicante. It has become increasingly popular with locals, who descend on the tiny strip of land in huge numbers

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1 week ago Most walkable island in Greece is 'little gem' with breathtaking beaches

Some Greek islands are easy to explore without a car, with stunning beaches, picturesque streets and great food all accessible on foot - here are the pick of the bunch

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2 w. ago Tiny island 'just as good as Majorca and Ibiza' but with hardly any tourists

Formentera is the smallest of the Balearic Islands, but it is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, and has everything that Majorca and Ibiza has to offer

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2 w. ago Gorgeous Greek island is 'best place to avoid crowds' in Europe during summer

Symi is a hidden gem known for its brightly coloured harbour, historical architecture and turquoise waters - making it a must-visit for anyone looking for a holiday away from the crowds

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2 w. ago Secret 'Spicy Island' hidden in European holiday hotspot where Brits romp on sunbeds

While the secret island doesn't show up on maps, hundred of adventurous Brits escape there every summer where connections are anything but conventional

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3 w. ago Spanish island 'sounds the alarm' over tourist issue and it doesn't involve Brits

The Alcudia and Can Picafort hoteliers association has sounded the alarm that bookings on the island are down on last year, particularly among holidaymakers from Germany

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3 w. ago Canary holidaymakers blow as another island warns of new tourist taxes

The Canary Island of Fuerteventura will start charging British holidaymakers a tourist tax if they want to visit its most beautiful locations, officials on the Spanish holiday hotspot have announced

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3 w. ago easyJet launches new route to European paradise island that's famed for its sunny weather

easyJet has launched a brand new route to a European paradise island where sunny weather is almost guaranteed.

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3 w. ago easyJet launches new direct flight route to 'paradise' island in Europe

easyJet has announced it will be launching a new direct flight route from the UK to a 'fantastic' island this year

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3 w. ago The NATO island being turned into a floating fortress ready to repel a Russian invasion of Europe

As a furious Vladimir Putin plots his response to Ukraine's breathtaking drone attack, European leaders and defence chiefs are working to ensure their militaries can meet the Russian threat head on

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3 w. ago TUI launches new flights from UK airport to gorgeous Mediterranean island

TUI Airways has launched new flights from a UK airport for the first time in 15 years. Holidaymakers can now access a beautiful European island much more easily...

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3 w. ago 'I visited absurdly beautiful island loved by Parisians with £40 UK flights'

At the entrance of the port of Saint-Martin-de-Re – the historic capital of the island – lies the chic seaside guesthouse of Hotel De Toiras

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4 w. ago 'Pretty island' 4 hours from UK often overlooked by tourists

Brits looking to escape the crowds in the Canary Islands may want to check out one gorgeous spot that often 'flies under the radar' because it's a little more reserved than other holiday hotspots

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