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Other · October 7, 2021

The Most Stunning Secret Getaways in Europe

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If you are starting to plan for your next trip, and you are thinking about giving Europe a try, there is so much to choose from. In particular, there are a great number of beautiful and truly stunning secret getaways that you can look into visiting. Keep reading to discover six beautiful secret European getaways!

6 Secret European Getaways

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1. Menton

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This beautiful French city is such a magical place with its ochre-colored buildings and the scent of citrus trees heavy in the air.

It is a truly dazzling and sunny spot, with sunshine all year round.

It is also one of the most photogenic places in Europe, so you’ll want to make sure you have your iphone external storage if you plan to visit.

Menton really is such an underrated city, be sure to check it out while it is still genuinely a hidden gem!

2. Volosko

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Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and yet it receives fewer visitors than many other parts of Europe.

If you plan to visit, be sure to check out the lesser-known town of Volosko.

This charming and humble fishing village offers some of the most delicious fresh seafood you will ever eat!

It also houses some amazing museums and has a vibrant and artsy vibe.

3. Durbuy

If you are mostly looking for a European country that is very easy to travel around, Belgium is a great option. This is owing in large part to the fact that it is famously one of the most laid-back places in the world.

While you are in Belgium, Durbuy is a lesser-known spot that is worth a visit.

Here you will find a gastronomical wonder of a destination, and not to mention it is also one of the most romantic spots in all of Europe.

Unlike many European cities, Durbuy is not overrun with tourists. It is also known as an incredibly sustainable place, and proudly boasts that the city is entirely carbon-neutral.

4. Mantua

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What is there not to love about Italy?! The food, the people, the architecture, the culture, the history, and the art will have visitors falling completely in love.

There are just so many beautiful destinations when visiting Italy. However, if you have already done all of the popular Italian tourist destinations, then you should check out the hidden gem of Mantua.

This is the prime spot to be if you want to check out Italian culture without being swamped by crowds, and yet it is easily accessed by train and car.

Definitely check this one out if you are looking for a quiet and peaceful slice of Italian life. But make sure that you brush up on your Italian language skills first!

5. The Azores

Portugal is another much-loved destination, and with good reason, but many people often overlook the Azores.

There are genuinely not many places on Earth with this level of sheer natural beauty.

The Azores is a remote destination about 800 miles off the coast of Portugal. It is an archipelago consisting of nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic.

Here you will find unparalleled beauty with crater lakes and towering fjords. There is no place quite like it in the world.

6. Civita de Bagnoregio

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Civita di Bagnoregio is an ancient town in Tuscany, Italy. It is perched precariously atop a plateau of eroding volcanic rock and clay.

It is referred to as the “Island on the Clouds”, as well as “the Dying City”.

Despite withstanding multiple sieges and attacks in earlier years, Mother Nature is now responsible for its demise as the city is slowly crumbling into the Tiber River Valley below.

Vehicles are not allowed in the town. To access this city, you need to park in the designated lot outside the city and walk up the steep footbridge.

You will be greeted by the massive Gothic arch, the St. Maria Doorway, that serves as the city’s gate. Inside the village, you will find a handful of cafes, museums, inns, and a church.

This city is truly a hidden gem and may not be around in years to come, so you should definitely plan a trip soon! For more information on visiting this town, see our Tuscany Guide.

Hopefully, these six secret European getaways have helped inspire you to plan a trip!

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