As economies across the globe slowly start to reopen and immigration restrictions are lifted, international travel is possible once again and if you’re looking for a vacation destination, you’re in luck since most of the countries in the European Union have opened their borders for travelers and tourists.
Despite these recent proceedings, exposure to and transmission of the coronavirus is still a very legitimate concern which is why it might be wise to skip on popular tourist destinations like Italy and France to instead opt for more obscure locations with fewer crowds. Here are a few choice picks for your next European travel destination.
Tinseltown/Shutterstock and Booking.com | Gere has reportedly been running the Bedford Post Inn since 2007
On the eastern border of the United Kingdom, Suffolk is a small town with beautiful countryside and cobbled roads. Plus, beaches like Lowestoft and Walberswick are the perfect place for some quality time and even surfing, if you feel like it. According to Intrepid, Suffolk is a perfect alternative to other popular and crowded yet very much similar places like Cornwall or Peak District for an opportunity to stroll down the countryside at dawn or enjoy the clean, pollution-free air and be at one with nature.
Roxana Gonzalez/Shutterstock | Located in the Aegean Sea 144km south-east of Athens, Syros is a Greek Island which is a great destination at any time of the year
The city is a mixture of 19th-century style buildings that sprawl downwards towards the sea where the city’s beautiful seaports are located. With its colorful structures and tight, twisty, winding streets, one could be forgiven for thinking they were traveling somewhere in Italy.
The river Douro which runs through Porto is a worthy attraction for tourists and local people alike for leisurely strolls and an all-around fun time.
Despite these recent proceedings, exposure to and transmission of the coronavirus is still a very legitimate concern which is why it might be wise to skip on popular tourist destinations like Italy and France to instead opt for more obscure locations with fewer crowds. Here are a few choice picks for your next European travel destination.
Suffolk, England
Tinseltown/Shutterstock and Booking.com | Gere has reportedly been running the Bedford Post Inn since 2007
On the eastern border of the United Kingdom, Suffolk is a small town with beautiful countryside and cobbled roads. Plus, beaches like Lowestoft and Walberswick are the perfect place for some quality time and even surfing, if you feel like it. According to Intrepid, Suffolk is a perfect alternative to other popular and crowded yet very much similar places like Cornwall or Peak District for an opportunity to stroll down the countryside at dawn or enjoy the clean, pollution-free air and be at one with nature.
Slovenia, Europe
COO7/Shutterstock | Situated between the Mediterranean and the Alps, Slovenia is a relatively unknown and obscure part of the world
Situated between the Mediterranean and the Alps, Slovenia is a relatively unknown and obscure part of the world with fantastic scenery and incredible historic monuments which makes it a perfect holiday destination if you’re not into overcrowded areas.
Staying true to its natural roots and in order to preserve nature as much as possible, the country’s capital Ljubljana is a car-free city with a mythical history attached to it, which is evident from the plethora of dragon symbolism and statues across the city along with its 900-year-old castle and baroque cathedral.
Syros, Greece
Located in the Aegean Sea 144km south-east of Athens, Syros is a Greek Island which is a great destination at any time of the year with its architecture and 19th-century buildings, beautiful beaches and small towns.Roxana Gonzalez/Shutterstock | Located in the Aegean Sea 144km south-east of Athens, Syros is a Greek Island which is a great destination at any time of the year
The city is a mixture of 19th-century style buildings that sprawl downwards towards the sea where the city’s beautiful seaports are located. With its colorful structures and tight, twisty, winding streets, one could be forgiven for thinking they were traveling somewhere in Italy.
Porto, Portugal
With its narrow cobbled streets, colorful buildings, and seaside, Porto is a beautiful city with breathtaking natural views. In an announcement made by the Foreign Minister of Portugal, as of last month, the county is open for tourists with no requirement for a 2-week quarantine period.The river Douro which runs through Porto is a worthy attraction for tourists and local people alike for leisurely strolls and an all-around fun time.