Most Stunning Destinations to Visit in Europe

Bordered by the Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Mediterranean Sea, and comprising some fifty-one countries and independent states, Europe is one of the world’s most diverse continents – an enticing travel destination for holidaymakers, explorers, and those on a voyage of self-discovery.

While Europe’s landscape is vast and varied, its blend of cultures, heritage, and history is even more so; each day across Europe a story is born, and you’re invited to take part.

Discover Europe’s stunning scenery

With so many cultures to explore, finding the perfect route across Europe can be incredibly daunting; should travelers head to the warmer climes of Spain, Portugal, Malta, or Turkey, or follow the rich history and architectural wonders in France, Rome, or Athens? Are the most stunning locations Europe to be found in the hills and mountains of Switzerland, Russia, Azerbaijan, or the snowy landscapes of Iceland, Norway, and Sweden?

There’s a lot to be learned about this fascinating continent from travel sites and guidebooks, but to truly experience an adventure you must live it yourself. Here are just some of the stunning destinations on offer …

The Algarve, Portugal

Renowned across Europe as one of the continent’s most perfect holiday destinations, the Algarve – which lies on Portugal’s southernmost coast – is blessed with beauty and atmosphere, and boasts striking golden sandy beaches, scalloped bays, and perfectly formed islets that scatter across a turquoise sea.

Clichés and romanticisms aside, the Algarve is one of Europe’s finest locations for those seeking sun, sea, and sand, and travelers will no doubt revel in the natural beauty of the inlets, rock faces, and dunes that existed long before the retail centers, bars, and tourist attractions appeared.

Algarve, Portugal.
Beautiful Algarve, Portugal. A beautiful place to visit in Europe.

Rome, Italy

From the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain to the Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Pantheon, Rome has more incredible sites and attractions within its city limits than many countries can boast from border to border. Rome’s history dates back many thousands of years and to walk the city’s streets is to be transported back in time via its architecture, carefully cultivated gardens, and cobbled streets.

Rome’s temperate climate makes it an ideal location for a city break regardless of the time of year, and travelers will revel in the history that hangs in the air all around them.

Rome Italy.
Rome Italy.

Amsterdam, Holland

Home to cute chocolate box townhouses, seemingly endless cycle paths, gorgeous canals, and thousands of colorful blooms that dapple the city and its surrounding countryside, Amsterdam is a sight for sore eyes. It’s the perfect European adventure destination for anyone hoping to discover a little more of the continent’s culture.

With its coffee shops, historic architecture, and many museums, the city is both stunning and fascinating, with numerous places to call your own for the duration of your stay. A breathtaking Amsterdam rental apartment is your key to the city, and a perfect base from which to explore the surrounding architecture, tourist attractions, and comfortable cafés.

Amsterdam, Holland.
Chocolate box townhouses, Amsterdam, Holland.

Paris, France

No summary of top European destinations is complete without Paris; arguably the most romantic city in the world. Home to the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and Musee D’Orsay – as well as the gorgeous River Seine and countless cobbled streets with tiny cafés and independent bookshops – the city boasts numerous architectural delights and parks.

Paris is a fantastic location for budding photographers, writers, artists, and history buffs alike, with stunning sights on every corner. More than that, though, Paris is a city in which lone travelers can get lost; a veritable haven for anyone looking to soak up a slice of Europe’s atmosphere and culture, while staying close to the heart of it all.

Paris, France.
Romantic Paris, France.

Lapland, Finland

With its lush green forests that glisten with snow during the winter months, traditional communities, sprawling lakes, and heavy black skies that dance with the Northern Lights, Lapland in Finland is home to one of Northern Europe’s most striking landscapes.

Through spring and summer Lapland is full of life and natural beauty, and during the colder seasons it’s intimidating, but strikingly beautiful.

Quite simply, Lapland is as magical as it is wild. Its landscape is renowned as the home of Father Christmas, and often associated with dog sledding, reindeers, and so much more; packed with plenty of photographic opportunities, and punches, Lapland will take your breath away.

Lapland, Finland.
Natural beauty of Lapland, Finland.

There are, of course, numerous stunning locations across Europe to choose from; how could there not be with fifty-one countries, and countless towns, cities, and natural landscapes from which to choose? Europe is a continent that must be experienced to be believed, and with such diversity there really is something for everyone.

Alan Gray is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of NewsBlaze Daily News and other online newspapers. He prefers to edit, rather than write, but sometimes an issue rears it’s head and makes him start hammering away on the keyboard.

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