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Adventurous coastal journeys
Dalmatian coast and islands
Zagreb, Korčula, Mljet, Zürich, Ulm, Vienna, Split, Dubrovnik
Hunker down on the sleeper train to Zagreb to enjoy Croatia’s world-famous Dalmatian coast and islands, with nights in Split, Korčula, Dubrovnik and Mljet.
French, Italian and Albanian Rivieras
Tirana, Milan, Nice, Bari, Genoa, Vlorë, Paris
This year’s up-and-coming beach destination? Albania. Go by train past towns and bays along the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Ionian coastlines.
Eastern Italy to Corfu
Bologna, Milan, Corfu Town, Zürich, Bari, Ancona, Paris
During the summer months, uncover the UNESCO Heritage town of Corfu on Greece’s verdant Ionian Island by way of Switzerland and Italy.
Easy-breezy beach by train
Discover La Rochelle
La Rochelle
For a hit of coastal French glamour with fewer crowds than the south, try La Rochelle for miles of sand and a slew of oyster bars.
Coastal Belgium
Ostend
Belgium may not be considered a classic beach destination, but that only increases its charm. Dive into the city’s Maritime history in the Mercator Ship Museum before hitting the beach.
A holiday sur-mer
Boulogne-sur-Mer
Boulogne-sur-Mer is home to some of the most picturesque beaches on the nearby North French coast, and an ideal base for exploring the Côte d'Opale.
Marseille
Marseille
On the agenda: produce hunting in the port market, hiking across the emerald Calanques, lapping up the Corniche Propeller sunset over a glass of pastis.
Simple route to Santander
Santander
Enjoy a direct sailing to Spain’s green coast, home to idyllic sand beaches, verdant mountain landscapes, and in Santander, elegant Belle Époque architecture.
Short break to The Hague
The Hague
City, beach, canals, Altstadt and sleek cityscapes: The Hague showcases the diversity of the Netherlands like no other.
Bilbao by boat
Bilbao
Go for the best Basque pintxos and world-class galleries, including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Bilbao Art District, a thriving public-private project.
Barcelona break
Nîmes, Barcelona, Madrid
Reliable warmth awaits on the Catalonian coastline. Based in Barcelona, but with easy access to surrounding quieter spots when the mood takes you.
The classic glamour of the Côte d'Azur is just a train away from Paris. Go for palm-tree-lined promenades and coastal bars, best paired with oversized sunglasses and wide-brimmed hat.
Classic coastlines
A Taste of Puglia
Strasbourg, Lecce, Lugano, Modena, Zürich, Bari, Monopoli, Foggia
Climb aboard for a rail adventure through Puglia, exploring the vibrant culture, mouth-watering cuisine and picturesque landscapes of Bari, Lecce, Monopoli and Foggia.
Bay of Biscay
Bordeaux, Biarritz, San Sebastián, Santander
Sprawling beaches, failsafe surf and one of the best coastal food scenes around. Sit back on a cross-border journey around Biscay from France to Spain.
Round Spain to the Algarve
Bordeaux, Barcelona, Madrid, Faro, San Sebastián, Seville, Paris
Opt for off-season for a dose of the Algarve’s authentic side. The beaches are peaceful and the Ria Formosa teem with rare waterfowl and flamingoes.
Alternative coastlines
North Dutch Coast
Texel
Head to the Dutch Island of Texel to uncover salt marshes of flowering sea lavender, nesting birds, and miles of dune-fringed beaches.
The Opal Coast
Le Touquet, Boulogne-sur-Mer
You needn’t travel far for a taste of sandy French coastlines. Head to the Cote d’Opale for dune-jumping, undercliff walks and fresh de fruits de mer.
Northern Poland
Gdansk, Berlin, Osnabrück, Sopot, Cologne
It’s not for the fainthearted, but brave the chill of Poland's Baltic Coast and you'll experience the quiet of snow-covered beaches and vast white skies.
Island holidays by ferry
Sailing to Sicily
Turin, Rome, Messina, Naples, Cefalù
Lap up the golden-hour pinks and oranges of grapefruit granita, honey-hued architecture and some of Europe’s most vibrant sunsets.
Corsica’s Corse-du-Sud
Ajaccio, Bastia, Nice, Cassis, Bonifacio, Paris
Real island escapism is just a short sailing from the French mainland. With 25 surrounding beaches, Bonifacio on the southern tip makes the ideal base.
The Balearics via France
Barcelona, Marseille, Palma, Mallorca, Paris
You don’t need to fly to paradise. After a serene overnight sailing from Barcelona, wake up to waters straight from the pages of a glossy travel mag.
UK beach breaks
Along Scotland's East Coast
Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth
Scotland’s east coast is where wild Highland landscapes collide with rugged coastlines, dotted with reminders of bygone fishing communities.
The Cornish Coast
St Ives, Penzance
Sit back and relax on an adventure to Cornwall's coast to eat ice cream and build sandcastles on St Ives' golden beaches, then follow in the footsteps of pirates in the seaside town of Penzance.
The North Norfolk Coast
Sheringham, Cromer, Norwich
Ride the heritage Bittern line through the Broads to reach the North Norfolk coast for a dose of sea air: cold water dips, crabbing and sunsets from the pier.
UK Island breaks
Guernsey
Poole, Saint Peter Port
Guernsey has become a coveted spot for swimmers, hikers and twitchers. Don't miss hopping across the smaller islands of Alderney, Sark, Herm, Jethou, Brecqhou and Lihou.
Isle of Arran
Glasgow, Isle of Arran
Cradled by the Firth of Clyde, Arran is one of Scotland's most accessible islands. There's the Sleeping Warrior for hiking, Brodick Bay for swimming and the wee village of Brodick.
Isle of Skye
Inverness, Portree, Isle of Skye, Fort William, Edinburgh
Soak up arts, culture and awesome scenery on this adventure through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye, and onto vibrant cities of the east coast.
How long does it take?
Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!
