Top 10 bestselling walking trips for 2021

Get the best views of Croatia's Plitvice National Park with a walk through its maze of timber boardwalks meandering in and out of the shimmering pools of topaz water in an oasis of lush forest and cascading waterfalls. This trip also takes us along the flower-lined mountain trails of Paklenica Gorge. Here we’ll discover deserted villages and far-reaching panoramic views, before soothing tired legs with a swim in the calm waters of a deserted bay.

Join the famous pilgrimage from Leon to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on the Camino-Frances trail. Trek with like-minded adventurers through undulating countryside, rural farmland and medieval villages and ascend into the mountains for breathtaking panoramic views from the Iron Cross. Top up your energy reserves with local delicacies such as Melide’s famous 'pulpo a la Gallega octopus' and toast a memorable day on this historic trail with delicious local wines.

Follow camels through the barren wilderness of the Wadi Rum desert littered with rocky outcrops and deep canyons, before entering the steep-sided gorge of the Siq Valley. Dusty-pink rocks soar into the sapphire-blue skies, twisting and turning into a winding cavern that eventually leads to the majestic Treasury of Petra. Step back in time as you explore the age-old pillars of this 1st-century temple and immerse yourself in this astonishing world of a bygone era.

Peer over the steep limestone cliffs of Butterfly Valley for picture-postcard views of glistening turquoise waters and golden sand beaches as you follow the Lycian Way coastal trail in Turkey. Discover time-forgotten ancient villages and age-old relics along the shady forested trails of Sidyma, and stop for a refreshing pot of tea with villagers as you pass by. We’ll also get the chance to enjoy delicious home-cooked food at a local guest house and spend time getting to know our friendly family hosts.

Having explored the cliff top walking trails of the mainland, our day trip to the small island of Capris gives us a whole new perspective of the Amalfi Coast. We’ll go beyond the glitzy facade of trendy boutiques and hip cafes into a maze of quaint cobbled streets, grand houses and flourishing kitchen gardens. Bursts of fuchsia bougainvillaea spill over white-washed walls and breathtaking views of the sparkling sapphire sea stretch towards the mainland’s towering limestone cliffs.