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Ireland
EUROPE The emerald isle delivers
picture-postcard views
that are brooding,
dramatic and delightful
BY REGION in turn. It’s a place to
revel in scenery, history,
music-filled pubs and the
stillness of village life.

These nine glorious countries
have dramatically different
characters – each as irresistible
and as exciting as the next. What
to do and where do go? Here’s
your guide to getting the very
best experiences from each
country and its road trips.

Portugal
Portugal’s mix of the medieval
and the maritime makes
touring a real treat. The legacy
of a sometimes turbulent past
includes medieval castles, vine-
lined terraces and captivating
cities. Meanwhile, the pounding
Atlantic has sculpted a coast of
Spain
glorious sandy bays.
Passionate, sophisticated and
devoted to living the good life,
Spain showcases sun-baked plains
and glittering shores, it also
enables leisurely discoveries of
heritage, food, wine and art.
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