Coastal escapes to celebrate the start of spring
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| | | | | If the sun finally appearing in parts of the UK this week has you, like me, longing for the sea we have you covered. This week we’ve picked some of our favourite trips with a coastal flavour, from the beautiful Amalfi Coast to the shores of the Aegean in Turkey. But these getaways offer more than just the chance for sand dunes and salty air, you’ll also get to explore the historic sights and discover the local culture whether you choose Sri Lanka or the Dalmatian Coast. Plus, with writers sharing their own favourite seaside spots and readers’ tips on coastal walks, there’s plenty more destinations to explore. So, do you like to be beside the seaside? | | The Guardian Holidays team
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| | | | From the archives: Readers’ favourite coastal walks
From Amalfi to Crete our tipsters enjoy bracing and sultry saunters on perfect beaches, along cliffs and promenades, and spotting seals on the way. | | Read more |
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| | | | Highlights of the Amalfi Coast
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Stay in a quieter corner of this spectacular region, exploring Herculaneum and Pompeii, charming coastal towns and beautiful Capri. | | View details |
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| | | Six sun-drenched seaside getaways in southern Europe
From a secret harbour in Crete to the wild beaches of Portugal, our writers share the summer haunts they can’t wait to return to. |
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| | | | | Dubrovnik, Montenegro and the Dalmatian Coast - save up to 10%
Combine historic sights in Split, Dubrovnik and Mostar with the coastal beauty of the Dalmatian Coast and Montenegro. | | View details |
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| | | | Discover Sri Lanka - save £100pp
This immersive small group tour of highlights such as Dambulla’s cave temples and the Sigiriya rock fortress ends with time at the beach. | | View details |
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| | | | Athens and Greek islands cruise
This small ship cruise blends sight seeing, including the ancient treasures of Athens and Ephesus, with plenty of time to relax. | | View details |
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| | | | Southern India's Coastal Route: Tamil Nadu to Kerala
Explore the remarkable cities, fascinating temples, picturesque backwaters and natural wonders of India’s tropical south. | | View details |
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| Trip of the week | | Istanbul, Ephesus and Troy - save up to 20%
| | | | Ending with a relaxing three night stay on the Aegean Sea, this classic tour takes you from the colourful streets of Istanbul, where you’ll see the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia, to the amazing ancient sites of Troy, Pergamon and Ephesus. You can also add extra nights on the coast with this extended stay option.
Depart 28 May or 11 June 2025 to save up to 20% on a late escape or book by 30 April 2025 to save up to 10% on other departures. Prices shown include the discount. | | View details |
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