views of the area while they enjoy a luxury picnic or three-course dinner.   For where to go in Europe in every month of the year, see Your Continental Year, and if a trip to the mountains in summertime appeals, see Awesome Austria. Both in our brilliant

with acoustic guitars, electronic drums, a keyboard and amps to play with. - Worth getting out of bed for Beautiful gardens beyond the heated swimming pool offer five acres of romping and roaming pleasure – anyone for hide-and-seek and a picnic? Angoulême, 30

, Portugal is a very special place indeed. Located in an unspoilt, idyllic area in the western Algarve, just steps from the beach and a protected national park, it is perfect for a relaxing family holiday. Martinhal aims to become Europe’s finest family

playing boules in the early evening). There are deckchairs for dozing and grassy areas for a picnic or a crepe au chocolat picked up from one of the vendors. The gravel paths are the only downside, as they become very dusty in the heat.If you fancy sight

museum in Figueras. The Alva Park Resort And Spa is a chic hideaway with the first Molton Brown Spa in continental Europe, and funky features like submerged sunbeds, an ice fountain, a children’s club with a cinema and courtesy Smart cars. Seven nights’ B