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Why you re wrong about the Algarve
Ignore the stereotype: there s so much more to the Algarve than its beaches and golf courses. You just have to know where to look
14 May 2021 • 4:24pm
Walk the wild west: A week-long rambling holiday will take you along dunes and clifftops, to isolated coves and paths lined with Mediterranean flora
This summer, the Algarve is our best chance of a sun-soaked European getaway, with Portugal planted firmly on the UK’s travel green list and the Portuguese government having now lifted its travel ban to allow British holidaymakers to fly to the country from May 17. No doubt you’ll gravitate towards the Algarve’s Blue Flag beaches and glitzy resorts, but look beyond and you’ll find a region full of surprises.
While a summer traipsing around Europe or siestas under the sunny skies at the Turks and Caicos seem equal parts exciting and anxiety-inducing, there s plenty to do on Indian soil until you re ready to brave a long haul flight. From crisp mountain mornings to breezy beach days, you ll find a plethora of holiday spots on this list that make for a phenomenal getaway–without crossing country lines.
These are the best destinations in India for your 2021 summer travel
The LaLiT Grand Palace, Srinagar
1. Jammu & Kashmir
Summer in Kashmir means snow-capped peaks, cornflower-blue skies and tulips in full bloom. The weather is crisp and cool, with nights just nippy enough to justify a dram of Lagavulin under the stars. Start off in