Going green

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■■Tallinn, one of the bestpreserved medieval cities in Europe, has been named European Green Capital 2023. It was the first city to introduce free public transport in 2013, has 2,100 hectares of protected areas, and its own bog. The city also aims to be carbon neutral by 2050.

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■■This year, Menorca is celebrating 30 years as a UNESCO Natural Biosphere Reserve. There are nearly

220 species of birds and 1,000 species of plants dotted across unspoiled rural countryside such as the Cami de Cavalls, a historic coastal path which has been recently updated with footpaths and stone hedges. menorca.es

Edinburgh and Cornwall will be connected by air for the summer season.

Ryanair will link the Scottish capital and Newquay twice a week from June to September with fares from €33 one-way. On sale now at ryanair.com

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■■Tootbus, London’s bus sightseeing operator, is expanding its offerings with new eco-friendly Tootwalk tours. Passengers can download the app and pick up one of three tours when they hop off the bus as they start near bus stops. The Architecture and Celebration tour takes in iconic landmarks such as the London Eye, St Paul’s Cathedral and Borough Market.

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■■New Zealand has vowed to become the first decarbonised tourist destination by 2030, and has developed its first Carbon Neutral itinerary for the Nelson Tasman region on the South Island. It’s serious business here and its 14 firms are regularly audited to ensure they reduce and offset emissions. The 34mile Lake Dunstan Cycle trail along the lakes and rivers can be explored via electric bikes as can the wild Fox Glacier Valley.

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