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Guardian community team

Tell us about favourite escapes near European cities – you could win a holiday voucher

View of Arcachon Bassin, a summer retreat for people from Bordeaux.
View of Arcachon Bassin, a summer retreat for people from Bordeaux. Photograph: Eric Cowez/Getty Images/iStockphoto

Sometimes you just need to head for the hills. Or the river. Or the countryside. Break out of the city, leave all the people and the traffic behind, and find a tranquil spot to recharge the batteries. People from Venice head for the Brenta Riviera on the banks of the Naviglio del Brenta, 20 minutes out of town, for example. In Bordeaux, they make for the beaches of Cap Ferret. And in Granada, there’s refuge in the cool mountain air of the Sierra Nevada. We’d like to hear about your favourite summer city escapes in Europe.

If you have a relevant photo, do send it in – but it’s your words that will be judged for the competition.

Keep your tip to about 100 words

The best tip of the week, chosen by Tom Hall of Lonely Planet, will win a £200 voucher to stay at a Coolstays property – the company has more than 3,000 worldwide. The best tips will appear in the Guardian Travel section and website.

We’re sorry, but for legal reasons you must be a UK resident to enter this competition.

The competition closes on 1 July at 9am

Have a look at our past winners and other tips

Read the terms and conditions here

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