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    "National Picnic Week"

    …the perfect time to dig out the blanket and load up the hamper

    Our pick of the best spots to picnic

    Summer has officially arrived, which means all manner of brilliant things are just around the corner. From a sprinkling of much-needed sunshine - if you trust the weather - and barbecued burgers - if you trust the chef - to Euro 2016, and Wimbledon. What a time to be alive.


    But how about an excuse to combine two of our favourite things – the great outdoors and stuffing our faces? Enter National Picnic Week. Yep, 11th to 19th June is the perfect time to dig out the blanket, load up the hamper and head somewhere suitably serene – because who doesn’t love a bit of al fresco fun?


    The Queen’s 90th birthday bash this Sunday 12th June - day two of National Picnic Week, don’t you know - is the best opportunity to break out the picnic baskets. But why not spread your wings and dig into your freshly wrapped delights a little further from home?


    To mark this triumph in the calendar, we’ve pulled together some of the best picnic spots from around the globe. So, whether you’re jetting off somewhere sunny and want to know where to head with your hamper, or you’re in need of some bite-sized inspiration, here’s our handy little list of the best spots to unfold your blanket. Cucumber sarnies at the ready…

    Thira, Santorini

    When scouring spots for the perfect picnic, the rim of a volcano probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. But that’s exactly what Santorini's capital sits on. Don’t worry, the volcano has long since ceased its fiery bubbling, meaning the whitewashed sugar cube houses that dot the town aren’t in any peril. Arm yourself with a loaf of fresh bread, an enticingly-large block of feta, and a jar of locally-grown olives, and take the cable car up to the summit, where sweeping clifftop views await. If you really fancy earning your lunch, or are worried about that feta, you can climb all 588 steps to the summit. You just might need a beer when you get there.

    Agios Sostis Beach, Mykonos

    Sticking with Greece and the Aegean, Mykonos' Agios Sostis Beach is another of our favourite al fresco hangouts. The coastline doesn’t exactly unravel for miles, but this place proves bigger isn’t always better. In fact, the best part about this spot is that it remains largely uncommercialised. Something of a secret spot, Agios Sostis, brings together butterscotch sands and toe-dippingly tempting shallow waters. Craggy, pine-clad cliffs, meanwhile, provide a sheltered, secluded ambience that’ll make you feel like it’s just you, Mother Nature and your sarnies, crusts optional.

    Valldemosa, Majorca

    Majorca’s Serra de Tramuntana – or Tramantuna Mountains – must have been made with picnics in mind. Soaring high over the island, the range is home to a handful of gorgeous hillside villages and spots to admire edge-of-the-world views with a packed lunch. Case in point – Valldemossa. Nestled among the hills, dotted with olive and almond trees, Valldemosa is dripping in rustic charm – think pebbled streets framed by traditional stone houses, independent shops and characterful cafés. Be sure to picnic properly, though. Duck into one of the cafés and grab yourself the local delicacy, coca de patata, a kind of boiled potato sweet cake. Wash it down with fresh coffee or a thick hot chocolate.

    S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park, Menorca

    The Balearics clearly got greedy when it came to top picnic patches. If you’re in Menorca, load up your hamper with bread, cheese, and serrano ham, then throw in a chunk of chorizo, local olives and a bottle of regional wine, and head for the S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park. This place is one of the most beautiful parts of Menorca, which, when you consider the whole island’s a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is quite an accolade. Just don’t forget to take your rubbish with you.

    Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa Rica

    Where better to whip out your lunch than slap-bang in the middle of a tropical rainforest? Home to golden frogs, sleepy sloths and multi-coloured toucans, the Cloud Forest is every nature lover’s dream, and offers an unbeatable backdrop to your lunch. Bounce over rope bridges counting off the species as you go, or, if you’re feeling brave, cling on tight as you zoom through the treetops on a zip wire. Check out our Monteverde Overnight trip to really make the most of it.


    If you’ve been inspired to enjoy your next picnic in the sunshine of Santorini, Mykonos, Majorca, Menorca or Costa Rica book one of our holidays here.

     

    Author: Chris Rolinson

    Published: 10.06.2016.

    Tags: latest, food

    Destinations: Spain , Greece , Costa Rica

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