In June-July 2026, the streets of many European cities will be packed with people, colour, music and the drive to party and protest during Pride, a mix of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, asexual, intersex, and queer pride demonstrations. Here are some ideas on how to spent this Pride in Volotea destinations, from Italy to Greece […]
Between Malta’s highest cliffs and one of its most remote coves, this route reveals an unexpected side of the island: arid, quiet, open to the Mediterranean and surprisingly solitary. A trek for those seeking pure landscapes, far from the most touristy routes. Malta is often imagined through its golden-stone cities, Baroque churches, historic harbours and […]
Just a short boat ride across from Santander, Somo Beach has everything a first-time surfer needs: consistent waves, a sandy bottom, specialist schools and a local culture that lives with its eyes on the Cantabrian Sea. But Somo is not just a place to learn: it is one of the great gateways to surfing in […]
From the Giro to the Tour and La Vuelta: three legendary races that are also a different way to discover mountains, villages, lakes and landscapes to enjoy with or without a bike. Europe’s Grand Tours —the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France and La Vuelta a España— are much more than sporting competitions: they are […]
Just a few kilometres from the centre, Mondello proves that Palermo is not only about markets, noble palaces and urban chaos. It is also about sea, pale sand, transparent water and slow days to enjoy without a car, following the simple rhythm of a fishing village overlooking the Mediterranean. Palermo is a city that absorbs […]
From May to November, the lagoon city becomes the great international laboratory of contemporary art. A perfect opportunity to rediscover Venice with fresh eyes, between the Giardini, the Arsenale, national pavilions and exhibitions spread across the city. Venice is a city that seems to belong to the past, yet every two years it becomes one […]
Lyon is often regarded as the gastronomic capital of France, renowned for its exceptional culinary heritage, its traditional bouchons, and its central role in the history of French cuisine. A city of flavours and expertise, it naturally stands out as a must-visit destination for major culinary events. This June, Lyon invites food lovers and curious […]
May is one of those months when Mallorca seems tailor-made for outdoor sports. The temperatures are mild, the roads are quieter than in the summer, and the sea beckons you to linger a while. You don’t need to be a professional athlete to experience it. Just head out early, follow a secondary road, walk along […]
Madrid has many ways of winning you over. There is the Madrid of museums, of sunny terraces, of neighbourhoods buzzing with life at any hour, and of spontaneous getaways just a few kilometres from the city centre. But there is another Madrid that is best enjoyed with trainers, a bicycle, a racket, a backpack or […]
Bastia is best understood on foot rather than by following a list of monuments. From the Vieux Port to the streets of Terra Vecchia, this urban walk reveals a city of boats, cafés, colourful façades and local life: a more everyday Corsica, perfect for a slow escape. Bastia does not need to be explored in […]