At the same time that Europe has its famous capitals that are incredibly desired destinations, the continent is also full of small towns and villages that few people heard about. Many of them end up being underrated, but they can hide a lot of history, an incredible architecture and breathtaking natural landscapes!
Bibury, England
One of the most charming cities in England, Bibury has a number of medieval houses. It looks like a small village from other times!
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Aberdour, Scotland
Aberdour is a historic village which is 30 minutes from Edinburgh by train. In August, the town ends up serving as a base for anyone wishing to stay in a quieter place during the Edinburgh Festival.
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Saint-Geniès, França
About 2 hours drive away from Bordeaux, Saint Geniès is a tiny town. This region has a rich gastronomy associated with two typically French ingredients: fois gras and truffles.
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Albarracin, Spain
Albarracin is a historic Spanish village which is about two hours from Valencia.
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Cabo de Gata, Spain
A beach destination, Cabo de Gata is a place with beautiful landscapes along its rocky coast.
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Hallstatt, Austria
Hallstatt is a beautiful little town on the edge of a lake that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It doesn’t matter whether it’s summer or winter, you can be sure that you’ll see a wonderful scenery in this place!
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Hall in Tirol, Austria
Near Innsbruck, Hall in Tirol began its history in 1303. As it’s quite well preserved, the town still has a medieval atmosphere!
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Freiburg, Germany
With beautiful colorful houses, Freiburg is a city in Germany with a stunning setting.
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Haarlem, Netherlands
In the north of Holland, Haarlem is only 15 minutes away from Amsterdam. It has a beautiful architecture and is close to Keukenhof Gardens (the largest flower garden in the world).
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Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
A day tour from Prague, Cesky Krumlov is located in Southern Bohemia. It’s a quite charming town with cobbled streets, bridges and towers.
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Odense, Denmark
Even being the third largest city in Denmark, Odense is a very small town. It’s the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. The place has a museum and a garden dedicated to its most famous son!
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Reine, Norway
Little fishing village, Reine is surrounded by fascinating landscapes. It’s a small sample of the natural beauties of Norway!
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Toruń, Poland
Poland is filled with beautiful towns and Toruń is one of them! For those who want to explore a little further the country, it may be interesting to visit this small town.
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Marsaxlokk, Malta
Marsaxlokk is the major Maltese fishing village. It’s very colorful and cheerful!
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Bled, Slovenia
The major attraction of Bled is the lake with the same name that is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
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Pucisca, Croatia
With a beautiful sea landscape, Pucisca is a municipality on the Dalmatian Coast (whose most important city is Split).
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Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
Difficult to pronounce that name? It’s even harder to get to this small village in Greenland. As the water around the place is usually frozen, the access by boat is almost impossible. Consequently, the place ends up being very isolated from the rest of the world, and the helicopter is the most viable means of transport to get there.
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Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Still an underestimated destination in Europe, Mostar is a beautiful town in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its medieval bridge over the blue waters compose the most famous postcard of this place!
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Lošinj, Croatia
Lošinj is an island in northern Adriatic Sea. It has a beautiful architecture with some colorful houses among the boats that are used as transportation on site.
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Sigulda, Latvia
Day trip from the capital Riga, Sigulda is a city in Latvia with many caves and grottos. It has some preserved castles as well as others in ruins.
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