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From DJ classes in Ibiza to yoga in the Norfolk woods: readers’ favourite retreats in the UK and Europe

Relax in an ecodome, Lincolnshire I’ve just returned from the most relaxing weekend at Purusha Retreats, south of Lincoln. From the moment we headed up the grassy, tree-lined driveway we knew we’d arrived in relaxation heaven. Set in a countryside location, we slept in private ecodomes, each with hammocks, a …

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‘The air tasted of salty joy, fat seals basking nearby’: readers’ favourite coastal walks in UK and Europe

Winning tip: Walks, wildlife and wine in Portugal The Fisherman’s Trail in south Portugal is magical. We started from Porto Covo and ended in Lagos, walking 140 miles in 12 days, staying overnight in rustic villages, cobblestoned towns and surfer spots. Those short of time can walk a smaller section …

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‘An unforgettable feast’: readers’ favourite restaurants in Europe

Jack Daniel’s steaks, Gdańsk, Poland Set in an old merchants’ house built with Dutch bricks in the old town of Gdańsk, Goldwasser restaurant offers unique Jack Daniel’s-sauced steaks with superb four-course menus including lobster cream soup and mango surprise dessert for 340 złoty (£65). The dark-wooden panelled interior with cosy …

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‘A sandbar peninsula surrounded by crystal clear water and clean beaches’: readers’ highlights of Poland

Renaissance beauty, Zamość The relative remoteness of Zamość, a south-eastern town (only a few buses and trains each day from Lublin), makes the surprise of emerging onto its extraordinary Rynek square even more delightful. Set on an important trading route, with ornate Armenian merchant houses painted yellow, red and blue, …

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