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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

  • City, beach, canals, Altstadt and sleek cityscapes: The Hague showcases the diversity of the Netherlands like no other.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Enjoy a direct sailing to Spain’s green coast, home to idyllic sand beaches, verdant mountain landscapes, and in Santander, elegant Belle Époque architecture.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Head to the Dutch Island of Texel to uncover salt marshes of flowering sea lavender, nesting birds, and miles of dune-fringed beaches.

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!

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