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The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Tiny Cornish village that's been called the UK's answer to Greece – and it has a holiday park from £6pppn
THE beautiful Cornish village of Polperro is so beautiful, it's even been compared to a Greek island. With white-washed cottages and in the summertime, a bright turquoise sea, Polperro has been compared to Advertisement 5 Polperro has a tiny harbour and white-washed cottages Credit: Alamy 5 The dramatic coastline has been compared to that of Santorini Credit: Alamy White cottages sit in the hillsides and fishing boats bob in the harbour which paints the image of Greece. In the The history of Polperro is Advertisement Read More on European Breaks The best beach near Polperro is generally considered to be Talland Bay - one person even called it the "most beautiful place in Cornwall." It's also where you'll find The holiday park is surrounded by countryside with views across Visitors can stay in chalets or caravans, which vary from bronze all the way to gold and platinum. Advertisement Most read in Beach holidays The 'Gold Plus' caravan is the more luxurious with a spacious interior as well as a decking area to enjoy the summer sun. It also comes with super-fast internet and all the modern amenities needed for a holiday. 50 'coolest' places to live in the UK revealed & there's a surprise at the top 5 Polperro Holiday Park looks over Talland Bay Credit: Park Holidays 5 Inside is a swimming and paddling pool Credit: Park Holidays Advertisement Some of the accommodation is pet-friendly, and all come with a kitted-out kitchen, TV, and entertainment passes (included with direct bookings). At Polperro Holiday Park there's a family bar, a restaurant and an indoor pool which has recently been refurbished. There's a children's play park, crazy golf course, amusement arcade, club house and a paddling pool. As for entertainment there are live stage shows, pottery, Bingo and shows for kids. Advertisement From the holiday park, you can not only explore Polperro, but also get to the The The beaches of Looe as well as Fore Street near the East Looe River are popular locations for filming. The Grade II listed Guildhall doubles as the Police Station. Advertisement The Ten Miles Kitchen, is filmed in The Stables, Port Eliot House & Gardens, a cafe 20 minutes from Looe in the Sun Travel found prices from £6.20pppn in a Bronze Chalet that sleeps up to six. The stay was for seven nights in October 2025. Here's another pretty And another award-winning Advertisement 5 The village of Polperro has been compared to a Greek island Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
15-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
New Spain rules that can cost Brits £5,992 at the border – it's an easy mistake that thousands could make
BRITS travelling to Spain face new rules that could leave them out of pocket at the border. Spain's Health Minister announced new rules meaning travellers heading to Spain are legally required to show proof of health cover as part of their travel insurance. Advertisement 4 Travel insurance is now required to enter Spain - and you may be asked to show proof Credit: Alamy 4 The new rules put in place are to ease strain on Spain's health system Credit: Alamy New rules mean that British citizens will have to get some more paperwork in order to prove they have appropriate travel insurance, which could be checked at the border. Official Foreign Travel Advice on the It's been reported that checks are being made at Spanish borders and by transport providers. Advertisement Read More on European Breaks Anyone without the correct cover could be fined up to €6,900 (£5,992). During a recent update, Spain's Health Minister Carolina Darias said that this measure is to avoid additional strain on the Spanish public health system. In a statement, Carolina Darias said: "The health of our visitors is a priority. "We are committed to ensuring that all travellers, including British citizens, have the necessary coverage to protect themselves and the local health system." Advertisement Most read in News Travel It stated that "those most likely to forgo insurance are travellers aged 25-34, with two in five (41 per cent) admitting that they went on at least one trip uninsured in the past year". The Spanish region undiscovered by Brits despite seaside views and ancient Roman cities 4 Visitors to Spain must have fully comprehensive coverage in place Credit: Alamy Visitors must have fully comprehensive coverage in place with reasonable excess to cover costs. Advertisement This is especially important if for anyone with While it's not illegal to travel without insurance, it can be risky as travel insurance helps you to claim if you run into trouble while on holiday. Cover ranges from emergency medical treatment, assistance if belongings are stolen while you're away, or you have to cancel a trip due to death, illness or bereavement. Before you leave, you can look around for the best travel insurance policy, for example whether that's individual or for families. Advertisement The cost will vary depending on what kind of holiday you go on too, whether that's high or low risk. That's not the only new rule in Spain, Anyone seen drinking on the street, in parks, or on beaches could be fined up to €3,000 (£2,568). A new law was passed in Spain last year that gives local municipalities the power to fine anyone caught . Advertisement If a municipality does take up the law, anyone caught smoking on the beach can be charged up to €2,000 (£1,700) - so check before you go. And you can only wear swimwear on the beach or sunbathing as certain places in Spain have cracked down on wearing bikinis and trunks into towns and cities. Two popular Spanish destinations have strict rules on Here are even more Advertisement And the What should you look for in a good travel insurance policy? TRAVEL insurance policies can vary a great deal, but here are some "must have Medical expenses - A good policy will give cover of £1million or more for travel in Europe and £2million or more for the USA Repatriation service - The costs of getting you back to the UK for medical reasons should be covered automatically by your policy Cancellation and curtailment - A good policy will cover you for £2,000 or more if you have to cancel or shorten your holiday Missed departure - Covers additional accommodation costs and travel expenses up to £500 or more if you miss your flight due to circumstances out of your control Delay - You'll usually be covered for £250 or more if your travel plans are delayed due to circumstances out of your control Baggage cover - Covers you if your baggage is lost, damaged or stolen. Look for policies that have cover of £1,500 or more. 4 Brits could be fined if they don't do one thing before heading to Spain Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
08-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
Tiny European island named the best in the world – and people say it's a ‘smaller Mykonos'
THE Greek island of Paros has been declared the best island in the world. 4 Paros is the best island in the world, according to Travel + Leisure Credit: Alamy 4 The island is part of the Cyclades and is surrounded by the Aegean Sea Credit: Alamy Paros is part of the Cyclades and last year was 24th on the list, but for 2025 has come in first place. Travel + Leisure readers said they loved the delicious food on the island as well as "picture-perfect blue and white villages like Naoussa. Paros was so well-loved by the voters that it received a vote of 96.50 out of 100. The Greek island has been up and coming for a while, a study last year by included the island in their Read More on European Breaks The website stated: "Laid-back Paros has become the Greek island of choice for many. "The cultural scene is vibrant here, and the rocky coastline is studded with beaches, secluded coves, and sea caves. "A mere 40-minute flight from Athens—or three hours on a ferry—this windblown retreat is also easy to get to." The main town on the island is Parikia which is not only the capital, but the port too. Most read in Travel It's the hub for ferry traffic which connects it to neighbouring islands. One of the most popular towns on the island is Naoussa which is second largest on the island and has been called a "smaller version of How to do two Greek islands in one holiday - with stunning private-pool rooms 4 The island is less popular than the likes of Mykonos, but is getting more visitors Credit: Alamy The town is on the northern side of the island and is considered one of the prettiest in the whole of the Cyclades with chalky white buildings and deep blue detailing. Lageri Beach, which is popular in Naoussa was described as being "heaven on earth" by more than one visitors on Up on the hillside is Lefkes, a mountain village surrounded by olive groves and pine forests. The village has winding stone streets full of bright, contrasting bougainvillea flowers. Being surrounded by the sparkling Aegean Sea means that Paros is popular for boat trips, snorkelling, diving and water skiing. The streets are lined with tiny cafes and bars which light up in the evening. There's also a vibrant nightlife scene with clubs and even boat parties. For anyone visiting From Mykonos, you can hop on the ferry to Afterwards, you can explore the neighbouring island of Naxos which from Paros costs just £6 with Here are more beautiful islands from a And another island with The Top 10 Islands according to Travel+Leisure Readers These islands were picked as the top 10 islands in the world... Páros, Greece Palawan, Philippines Bali, Indonesia Ischia, Italy Fiji Islands Maldives Galápagos Islands, Ecuador Hvar and the Dalmatian Islands, Croatia Madeira, Portugal Majorca, Spain 4 Paros is the most beautiful island in the world Credit: Alamy
