14 h. ago Europe’s ‘best hidden gem’ is underrated city with 'most beautiful castle' and huge lake

Tomar, a Portuguese town of 20,000 that sits slap in the middle of the country, may not deliver the simple seaside charm of some of the country’s better-known holiday hotspots, but has plenty else to offer

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4 d. ago Picture This: Walking the streets of Paris, one shopfront at a time

Min Hoezoe Mahmut reviews the book that marries together beautiful illustrations and the beauty of the City of Love's magical shopfronts.

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5 d. ago Beautiful 'Venice of the North' city is one of Europe's most underrated cities

With thousands of tourists flocking to cities like Amsterdam and Venice, this beautiful city in Belgium, named the "Venice of the North" is one of Europe's most underrated and is far less crowded

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5 d. ago Ditch the crowds and visit this Spanish beauty with flights for only £27

British tourists have been urged to skip some of Europe's top destinations this summer in favour of underrated hidden gems.

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5 d. ago New night train to beautiful coastal city is one of Europe's longest

In total, it takes 19 hours to complete the trip, trundling through the pretty countryside of Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia, and on into Croatia, during the just under 1,200-kilometer route. It will run four times a week

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8 d. ago 'Beautiful seaside city looks exactly like Mykonos but drinks are just 50p'

Ashley Bautista stepped foot in a North African seaside town for the first time and was completely blown away by the cheap luxury at her disposal

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9 d. ago Manchester United can end transfer uncertainty with £64m deal for Europe's 'most hidden secret'

United's goalkeeper search could lead them in the direction of a Portuguese international

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2 w. ago 'Hidden' coastal city that's stone's throw from Benidorm is 'just like Mykonos'

Benidorm is a top holiday destination for Brits, with its cheap prices, sunny weather and the famous Calle Gerona - best known as 'the strip', but there's a hidden gem nearby

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2 w. ago 'Hotspur Press was part of the beautiful mess of our city centre

That combination of old and new in Manchester architecture is important. Hotspur Press looks set to be lost and therefore the city has lost something that added context to that part of the city, says Jonathan Schofield.

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2 w. ago The beautiful Italian city that's the country's 'treasured secret' with flights for under £20

The destination is home to one of Europe's largest medieval centres as well as being the birthplace of one of the world's most iconic pasta sauces...

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2 w. ago Tiny European beach named 'world's smallest' hidden by locals until now

This small paradise of golden sand offers a calm, serene escape with crystal clear water - but there is actually no direct access to the sea

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2 w. ago UK family home for sale for £1 and it's not far from the city centre or beautiful beaches

As property prices continue to soar it’s great to hear you can still grab a bargain - even if it is in need of a major refurbishment - and a house in Wallsend

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2 w. ago Beautiful Spanish city with £35 flights is cheaper than Barcelona and Madrid

It's cheaper than Barcelona and Madrid, but with all of the history and charm of the more better known cities. Immensely walkable, and full of delicious food and drink - I would argue Seville is Spain's best weekend city break.

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2 w. ago Beautiful European seaside city named 'Dubai dupe' but with cheap £87 flights

This small seaside hospot is perfect for those who want to jet away but keep the costs down - and it's based right on the picturesque coast, perfect for catching some sunrays

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3 w. ago Underrated UK seaside town is 'hidden gem' with 'classic fish and chips'

An underrated UK seaside town has been dubbed a 'hidden gem' for a quintessentially British break - especially thanks to its beloved fish and chips

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3 w. ago 'Hidden gem' country is perfect mix of private beaches and city breaks

This Balkan country has been hailed as an 'up-and-coming' holiday destination, and it's easy to see why

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3 w. ago Beautiful European seaside city ignored by tourists where locals go on holiday

This seaside city is one of Italy's best-kept secrets as it's where all the native Italian people will go for a holiday - and it's a little-known destination for tourists

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3 w. ago Welsh city has beautiful secret beach only accessed by three scenic trails

Pwll Du Bay is a stunning secret beach located on Wales's Gower peninsula, and is only accessible on foot - but it's well worth the walk

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3 w. ago UK spot that's 'just like Venice' boasts beautiful grounds and gondola rides

This beautiful underrated spot in one UK city has not even been discovered by many locals - and you can explore it on a gondola ride while admiring the amazing views

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3 w. ago Italian hidden gem that's 'as beautiful as Rome' but much less crowded

The Little Rome in the Alps, Aosta is a small city in the Aosta Valley, the northwesternmost corner of Italy. The city is guarded by three of the tallest massifs in the Pennine Alps

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