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When designing the On Foot Holidays routes, we always try to bring you to a destination that is really worth the effort – usually a delightful town or small city. They’re places to stop for a while and celebrate your achievements, maybe spending an extra night or two to explore what these lovely places have to offer.

The romantic fishing port of Camogli (Ligurian Hills) was described by Charles Dickens as “the saltiest, most piratical town” on the Mediterranean. Now more welcoming of visitors, it’s a place to relax by the sea and visit the maritime museum or the nearby villages of Portofino and San Fruttuoso.

Situated at the mouth of the River Dart, the historic seaside town of Dartmouth (Devon) is a favourite with sailors, but has plenty of other things to do. Take a steam train ride, visit the ancient castle, discover the town’s naval history, or just stroll the cobbled streets and pop into the many enticing shops and galleries.

With over twenty bookshops, it’s no surprise that Hay-on-Wye (Welsh Borders) is called the ‘town of books’. It’s also home to an internationally renowned literary festival. Maybe ask Sarah, our local contact, about taking a guided walk, or simply kick your boots off, grab a book and relax.

Our Alpes Maritimes route reaches the sea at pretty Menton, the ‘Pearl of the French Riviera’ – a town of old-fashioned charm. There are many beautiful gardens to visit, and do save some time to enjoy a wander through the shady streets while admiring the pastel-coloured buildings.

Your Andalucia itinerary allows an extra day to explore the clifftop town of Ronda, with its incredible views and many historic buildings that are a blend of Moorish and Spanish influences. Walk across the extraordinary bridge, nearly 100m above the gorge, and watch the birds soaring around the cliffs.

The final day of the Classic Slovenia walk brings you into Italy and the city of Trieste – a beautiful multicultural port with stunning buildings, hospitable locals, and fascinating museums. And if you want more of Slovenia, you can take a ferry to medieval Piran on Slovenia’s tiny 47km coastline.