Adventure & Outdoor Travel
Hiking, wild coastlines and the outdoors — done right.
North or south Tenerife: where to stay and what to see
North or south Tenerife: La Laguna, La Orotava and a green coastal walk in the north; Playa del Duque, El Médano and lava trails in the south.
Serra de Tramuntana: seven places in Mallorca's mountains
Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana: the Valldemossa monastery where Chopin wintered, Son Marroig, the Sóller train, two gorges, Lluc and a pirate watchtower.
Gran Canaria's mountains and ravines: seven places inland
Inland Gran Canaria: Roque Nublo and Roque Bentayga, the Cruz de Tejeda pass, cave villages in the Guayadeque ravine, Bandama crater and palm-lined Fataga.
Lanzarote beyond the beaches: lava, caves and César Manrique
Lanzarote beyond the beaches: Manrique's house in lava bubbles, Jameos del Agua, a walk into a volcano, the vine pits of La Geria and a green crater lagoon.
Tenerife's natural pools: seven places to swim in the Atlantic
Natural pools of Tenerife: lava pools at Garachico, wild rock pools in the north, a calm lagoon at Bajamar and Manrique's seawater lido, Lago Martiánez.
Madeira's levadas for a first trip: seven walks to start with
Seven levada walks for a first trip to Madeira: mostly level paths, three routes to waterfalls and two you can reach by bus from Funchal.
Canyons of Iceland: From Fjaðrárgljúfur to Stuðlagil
Ten Icelandic canyons earn the detour, from roadside Fjaðrárgljúfur to Stuðlagil's basalt columns. How to reach the real viewpoint, when light and water colour peak, and what's currently closed.
Volcano craters of Iceland you can actually walk up to
Iceland is full of craters you can genuinely climb — these ten are ranked by how much effort the rim actually takes. From a car park right at the crater rim to the highland caldera where Apollo astronauts trained.
The Westfjords: a 3-day road trip through Iceland's remotest region
Three days through Iceland's least-visited region: Látrabjarg's puffin cliffs, Dynjandi's 100-metre falls and a fjord-top hike above Ísafjörður. The plan is honest about gravel roads, the ferry and fuel stops.
Canyons of Aragon: a weekend in Sierra de Guara (and beyond)
Alquézar's canyon walkways need no guide; Rodellar's real canyons do. A geographically tight 2–3 day route through Sierra de Guara, with an honest look at season, permits and gear.
Waterfalls and mountain lakes of the Catalan Pyrenees and Garrotxa
Eleven waterfalls and glacial lakes across the Catalan Pyrenees and the Garrotxa foothills. For each: hike length, the season it actually flows, and whether you're allowed to swim.
Best hikes & trails in the Dolomites
Eleven of our favourite Dolomites hikes, from the classic Tre Cime loop to a WWI tunnel descent off Lagazuoi and the larch-ringed shore of Lago Federa.
Best Viewpoints (Miradores) in Tenerife
Twelve miradores that cover the whole island, from the lava fields around Teide to the laurel forest and sea stacks of Anaga. Plus the Masca gorge, the Los Gigantes cliffs from Punta de Teno and the north-coast towns.
The Best Waterfalls in Iceland: 12 Falls Worth the Detour
Twelve Icelandic waterfalls worth planning a route around, from the roadside curtain of Skógafoss to Dettifoss thundering into a canyon. We list heights, access notes and what makes each one different.
Iceland's natural hot springs & geothermal pools
Eleven places to soak in Iceland, from wild pools reached by 4WD or on foot to the big silica-blue spa lagoons. Real temperatures, access notes and bathing etiquette for each.
5 Hidden Waterfalls of Madeira: The Island's Most Beautiful Natural Attractions
These five Madeira waterfalls range from famous Risco and 25 Fontes near Rabaçal to Anjos, which spills straight onto the old coast road. We note where each one hides and the season when it runs fullest.
Above the Clouds and the Ocean: 7 Madeira Viewpoints You Should See at Least Once
Madeira is one of the most picturesque islands in Europe, where mountains, clouds, and the Atlantic Ocean create breathtaking scenery. We have selected 7 viewpoints that offer some of the island’s most spectacular panoramas.
9 hidden places in Madeira that not every tourist knows about
Madeira has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful islands in Europe. Yet beyond the popular tourist routes lie places where you can experience the island’s authentic atmosphere and enjoy nature away from the crowds.
5 Most Beautiful Lakes of the Dolomites
The Dolomites are famous for their majestic peaks, scenic roads, and crystal-clear lakes with turquoise waters. We've selected 5 of the region's most beautiful lakes that can be easily reached by car during a road trip through Northern Italy.