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  • Limestone cliffs and blue Atlantic water along Portugal's Seven Hanging Valleys trail.

    10 Best Hikes in Portugal, from Atlantic Cliffs to Island Peaks

    Compare Portugal's best hikes across Madeira, the Azores, Atlantic coastal trails, the Algarve and mainland mountain landscapes.

  • A view across the rugged Julian Alps from Mount Mangart in Slovenia.

    10 Best Hikes in Slovenia, from Alpine Peaks to the Adriatic

    Compare Slovenia's best hikes across the Julian Alps, Soča Valley, mountain pastures, long-distance trails and Karst landscapes.

  • Atlantic waves arriving at Praia do Amado on Portugal's western Algarve coast.

    10 Best Surf Beaches in Portugal

    Compare Portugal's best surf beaches for beginner lessons, consistent beach breaks, powerful reefs, Atlantic wind and expert-only waves.

  • Vegetated volcanic walls descending toward the interior lake of Algar do Carvão in the Azores.

    10 Best Volcanic Landscapes in Portugal to Explore

    Explore Portugal's best volcanic landscapes across the Azores and Madeira, from crater lakes and lava caves to peaks and geothermal pools.

  • The snow-covered cone of Cotopaxi rising above Ecuador's Andean highlands.

    10 Best Volcano Experiences in Ecuador

    Compare Ecuador's best volcano experiences, from crater lakes and refuge hikes to serious glacier climbs on Cotopaxi and Chimborazo.

  • The vast rock walls inside Iceland's Thríhnúkagígur volcanic chamber.

    10 Best Volcano Experiences in Iceland

    Compare Iceland's best volcano experiences, including crater hikes, lava caves, geothermal valleys, eruption landscapes and glacier peaks.