Europe – Helen on her Holidays https://www.helenonherholidays.com/category/europe/ 2024-07-13T21:07:23 en-GB hourly 1 Eleventy 11 fun things to do in Ischia (plus 5 amazing day trips) https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-ischia-italy/ 2024-07-13T21:07:23 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/things-to-do-in-ischia-italy/ Ischia’s an idyllic island off the coast of southern Italy. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an amazing number of attractions. Here are the very best things to do in Ischia,

]]> Orrido di Bellano: Lake Como’s hidden gem https://www.helenonherholidays.com/orrido-di-bellano-lake-como/ 2024-05-12T10:33:15 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/orrido-di-bellano-lake-como/ The Orrido di Bellano, a breathtaking natural gorge with gushing waterfalls formed over 15 million years, is one of Lake Como’s best-kept secrets.

]]> Procida travel guide: Visit Italy’s most colourful island https://www.helenonherholidays.com/visit-procida/ 2024-04-10T10:11:49 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/visit-procida/ Procida is a beautiful Italian island in the Bay of Naples. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Procida: how to get there, what to do and why you should visit this colourful island.

]]> 8 day trips from Sorrento that you can’t miss https://www.helenonherholidays.com/day-trips-from-sorrento/ 2024-04-05T21:46:51 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/day-trips-from-sorrento/ Sorrento in southern Italy makes a fantastic base for a holiday with some truly world-class day trips in the area. Here are the 8 best day trips from Sorrento.

]]> How to climb Vesuvius, the volcano that destroyed Pompeii https://www.helenonherholidays.com/how-to-climb-vesuvius/ 2024-03-30T23:18:17 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/how-to-climb-vesuvius/ Climbing Mount Vesuvius to see the still-smoking crater at the top is a great add-on to a trip to Pompeii. Here’s everything you need to know about making the trip.

]]> Costa Adeje beaches: Ultimate guide to Costa Adeje’s best beaches https://www.helenonherholidays.com/costa-adeje-beach/ 2024-02-05T21:19:19 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/costa-adeje-beach/ From Playa de Troya on the border with Playa de las Americas, to Playa La Caleta to the north of the resort, don’t miss this complete guide to the best beaches in Costa Adeje.

]]> The best hikes in Madeira https://www.helenonherholidays.com/best-hikes-in-madeira/ 2024-01-31T22:16:32 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/best-hikes-in-madeira/ Madeira is a beautiful island with stunning landscapes that are perfect to explore on foot. Click through to discover 9 of the best walking routes in Madeira.

]]> Things to do in Costa Adeje, Tenerife: 7 day itinerary https://www.helenonherholidays.com/costa-adeje-tenerife-itinerary/ 2024-01-27T14:33:50 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/costa-adeje-tenerife-itinerary/ If you’re planning a holiday in Costa Adeje, Tenerife and you’re looking for the best things to do, don’t miss this Costa Adeje itinerary.

]]> The Nuns’ Path: Eira do Serrado to Curral das Freiras, Madeira https://www.helenonherholidays.com/eira-do-serrado-to-curral-das-freiras/ 2024-01-08T22:06:11 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/eira-do-serrado-to-curral-das-freiras/ Looking for a beautiful hike on Madeira? Here’s how to do the easy(ish) walk from the Eira do Serrado viewpoint to the Valley of the Nuns.

]]> Visiting NEMO, Amsterdam’s brilliantly hands-on science museum https://www.helenonherholidays.com/nemo-amsterdam-science-museum/ 2023-12-27T22:54:33 https://www.helenonherholidays.com/nemo-amsterdam-science-museum/ With five floors of interactive exhibits bringing science and technology to life, the NEMO museum is one of the best places to visit in Amsterdam.

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