Beach & islands
Guides, inspiration and insider tips from the AeroVista team.
Where to stay in Nice for a seaside holiday
Promenade, old town or port? Each Nice neighbourhood offers a different seaside stay. Here's how to choose the right one for you.
Seafood on the Lisbon coast: what to eat and where
Grilled sardines, clams in garlic and fried cuttlefish: the Lisbon coast is a seafood lover's dream. Here's what to order.
Where to stay on the coast near Heraklion
City, resort or village? Choosing the right base near Heraklion makes all the difference to a Cretan beach holiday.
From Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way: Ireland's best beaches
Ireland's west coast has some of Europe's most beautiful beaches. Pick up a car in Dublin and head west for sand, surf and sea air.
Sitges and the Garraf coast: beaches south of Barcelona
A short train ride south of Barcelona brings you to Sitges, a seaside town with a whitewashed old quarter and a string of sandy beaches.
Choosing your first Cyclades island from Athens
Santorini and Mykonos get the headlines, but the Cyclades have dozens of islands. Here's how to pick one that suits your style.
Mallorca's fishing harbours and where to eat seafood
Away from the big resorts, Mallorca still has working harbours where fishing boats unload and seafood comes straight to the table.
A Cretan food trail: olive oil, cheese, herbs and raki
Crete's cuisine is famous for its simplicity and generosity. Here's what to eat in and around Heraklion and where to find it.
Walking and swimming around Cap Ferrat
A coastal path around the Cap Ferrat peninsula, just east of Nice, links lighthouses, rocky swimming spots and quiet beaches.
The Algarve off season: a winter sun guide from Faro
Mild days, empty beaches and slow lunches. Why the Algarve may be at its most rewarding between November and March.
Eating seafood in Split: a guide to konobas and Dalmatian dishes
From the fish market to a seaside konoba, here's how to eat the Adriatic in Split, with the dishes and habits worth knowing.
The eastern Algarve: gentle beaches for family holidays
East of Faro, the Algarve trades cliffs for long sandy shores, shallow water and some of the warmest sea temperatures on the coast.