Walking route

Terraced crops and rural paths in Paúl Valley.

From Cova to the Paúl Valley, a descent that measures Santo Antão

A short route on the map that descends from Cova’s cultivated crater to Cabo de Ribeira and shows why it is wiser to plan for elevation loss than simply count kilometres.

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Path among engraved rocks in Naquane National Park, Capo di Ponte.

Culture

Italy

Capo di Ponte: linking Naquane, Cemmo and MUPRE

Three nearby stops offer context for Valcamonica’s rock carvings, without trying to cover a heritage site scattered throughout the entire valley.

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Culture

Bahrain

Muharraq and the Pearling Path, from Shoreline to Historic Souq

A walk of around 3.5 kilometres tracing Bahrain’s pearling economy from Bu Mahir to the houses, warehouses and courtyards of Muharraq.

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Wide view of Łącka Dune and coastal forest in Słowiński National Park.

Nature

Poland

Słowiński: two routes for understanding Poland’s shifting dunes

Between Łeba and Czołpino, Słowiński National Park offers two very different ways to reach its shifting dunes. Choosing well prevents a walk on sand from turning into a poorly planned day.

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Cyclists ride along Bokrijk’s water-level path through the De Wijers ponds.

Culture

Belgium

Bokrijk brings together rural architecture, ponds and a waterside cycle route

At Bokrijk, near Genk, an open-air museum, an arboretum and a cycle path at water level let you choose between a cultural day out and a slow car-free escape.

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Humid forest trail on the approach to Lagoa Amélia, São Tomé.

Nature

São Tomé and Príncipe

Lagoa Amélia and Pico de São Tomé: choosing your hike in Obô

Two outings from Bom Sucesso reveal different sides of Obô Natural Park: a short immersion in cloud forest and an ascent that calls for careful management of time, energy and weather.

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Fort St Angelo and Birgu fortifications facing the Grand Harbour.

Culture

Malta

A day in Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua beside the Grand Harbour

The Three Cities let you explore the Grand Harbour from its quays, fortifications and two institutions that help explain who held power in Malta.

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Wide view of Vikos Gorge and its limestone slopes in Zagori.

Routes

Greece

Choose a base in Zagori for Vikos, Voidomatis or Tymfi

Monodendri, Vikos and Papingo offer different gateways to Zagori’s cultural landscape. Choosing a single base makes it easier to decide what to see, how far to walk and when a car is useful.

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Culture

Suriname

Paramaribo via Waterkant, Palmentuin and Fort Zeelandia

A day on foot through historic central Paramaribo to understand its wooden architecture, public spaces and what to check before setting out.

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Wide view of Lake Beleu, reedbeds and the Lower Prut floodplain.

Nature

Moldova

Prutul de Jos and Lake Beleu in Two Wetland Routes

In Moldova’s far south, Lake Beleu is less about ticking off stops than understanding the water: two signposted routes, unhurried observation and conditions worth checking before setting out.

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Walking trail between limestone walls in Velika Paklenica canyon, Paklenica National Park.

Nature

Croatia

Paklenica via Velika Paklenica and Manita peć

The Velika Paklenica canyon lets you tailor your visit: a short interpretive walk, a full day in the valley or a climb planned around the Manita peć cave.

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