One of Italy's most beautiful and diverse stretches of coast lies in Liguria, between Genoa and La Spezia: nestled between mountains and sea, surrounded by cliffs and sandy bays, traditional seaside resorts, small fishing villages, and sophisticated marinas alternate here. The highlight of the region is, of course, the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. This 6-day long-distance hike follows the route of the "Sentiero Liguria," beginning in the coastal town of Camogli on the edge of the Portofino peninsula and ending in Porto Venere near La Spezia....
The island of Gozo is probably one of the lesser-known and more exotic travel destinations. Where this island actually lies only becomes clear to many when the phrase "Malta's neighboring island" is mentioned. Geographically, Malta and Gozo lie in the Mediterranean, south of Sicily and thus on the same latitude as Tunisia. From October to May, temperatures here are generally pleasant for a hiking holiday, yet the small island state of Malta is rarely associated with hiking holidays. Malta is more known for language trips...
The Costa Brava is considered one of the most beautiful sections of the Spanish Mediterranean coast. The entire Costa Brava can be explored on foot on the GR-92 or Camí de Ronda! On the way, wonderful bays and beaches provide pleasant refreshment. There is no shortage of beautiful and tasteful accommodations of every price range - a perfect one WandernDeluxeDestination! From the French-Spanish border in the north to Lloret de Mar, there are 10 varied day trips. Those with less time can also hike a shorter section. The most attractive...
The Greek island of Corfu has many different faces: The island's diverse topography provides miles of sandy beaches and secluded pebble coves with crystal-clear waters, and the hiking trails along Corfu's many cliffs often offer truly breathtaking panoramas! Those who climb one of the many hills or mountains can enjoy unparalleled views of the nearby mountains of the Albanian mainland from almost anywhere! On the one hand, Corfu is a classic holiday destination for package tourists and offers something to suit almost every budget...
Inspired by a travel report by Werner (Link), the dream of a coastal hike in the Algarve has been on my mind for a long time: The core of this idea is the fact that the airport Faro It's just a few hundred meters as the crow flies from the sea, and you can step off the plane and start hiking right away! The conditions for a spontaneous long-distance coastal hike in the Algarve are ideal for two reasons: Little planning is required: Accommodation is plentiful in the Algarve...
Hiking tourism is truly still in its infancy in Turkey. Only since the late 90s has a Turkish long-distance hiking trail existed at all: the Lycian Way. The Lycian Way, with its approximately 500 kilometers of length, was initiated by the English hiking pioneer Kate Clow. Its name is derived from the Lycian tribe, who settled the coastal region in ancient times. To this day, numerous ruins and half-submerged cities bear witness to this time. The Lycian Way begins near...
The Rota Vicentina—and especially the Fishermen's Trail—has been recommended to us by many other hikers and is now at the top of our personal hiking holiday wish list! The long-distance hiking trail "Rota Vicentia" in southwest Portugal actually consists of two different, parallel hiking routes: The Fishermen's Trail ("Trilho dos Pescadores") begins at Porto Covo and runs directly along the Atlantic coast. The Historic Trail ("Caminho Histórico"), on the other hand, begins in Santiago do Cacém and runs mostly inland. In the final third, the...
The "Camí de Cavalls" long-distance hiking trail has long been on our vacation wish list: On this 185 km long long-distance trail, the entire island of Menorca can be circumnavigated on foot in approximately 10 stages. This long-distance hike on Menorca has been recommended to us by many other hikers and is probably a must-do for lovers of circumnavigating the island (along with La Gomera). "Camí de Cavalls" is the Catalan name for the Spanish long-distance hiking trail GR 223. Translated, it means "horse path" and hints at the historical roots of the...
Mallorca is one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, probably due to the island's diversity. There's also a real highlight for long-distance hiking enthusiasts: the GR 221 long-distance hiking trail, nicknamed the "Ruta de Pedra en Sec" (Dry Stone Wall Route). The GR 221 runs along the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. It crosses the island from southwest to northeast, covering approximately 130 km. The map below is helpful when booking accommodation. For booking overnight stays in mountain huts...
