But the beaches in Norway, especially the Lofoten Islands, are world-class. The water is known for its turquoise clarity, giving the landscape a similar vibe without the heat or the crowds.

We have put to sea about as far north as you can put to sea, off the uppermost cape of coastal Norway ... And yet among the outermost islands in the Lofoten chain—a broken tusk of snow-covered ...

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She's captured hundreds of hours of orca recordings. This summer, she's listening to the orcas of Norway's Lofoten Islands, beloved by the creatures for its healthy populations of herring and ...

Charmouth triumphed over some exotic far-flung beaches in making the list but was beaten by Kvalvika Beach, Lofoten Islands, Norway - a remote spot only accessible via a 2.5-mile hike over the Ryten ...

They travel to The Lofoten Islands which ... surf-swept beaches - the scenery is breath-taking and the historic fishing villages, and the seas around it are teeming with fish. Neither Paul or Bob have ...