What is the best european holiday place you have visited?
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Which european holiday was most memorable for you and why was this the case?
Was it cost, culture or simply the things to see and do?
There are many great european places sp will be interesting to see if there is a winner.
One-Concert-2328@reddit
I was visiting Croatia and while I wouldn't repeat cities like Split or Dubrovnik cause they are packed I really enjoyed my time in Sibenik. It is a beautiful small city from which you can visit the krka national Park and do some day-trips by boat. Plus you can swim in the river beach they have in town and it's very cool. Even if it was July it wasn't too crowded. I would go back a million times, specially if I have kids in the future.
lall360@reddit
Rome
avemango@reddit
I absolutely adored croatia! The sea is the bluest sea I’ve ever swam in, and fruit trees everywhere. It’s just STUNNING
Left-Cow5978@reddit
Dubrovnik was beautiful. Stayed at lapad bay.. the walled city was amazing
EatingCoooolo@reddit
The temperature of the ocean is important to me so I’m not a fan but I love the food in Croatia especially the whole pork and lamb that’s cooked outside by restaurants.
EmptyStock9676@reddit
The lamb cooked under a bell 🤤
EatingCoooolo@reddit
Is that what it’s called? A bell?
EmptyStock9676@reddit
The dish is called Peka, it’s slow cooked for 3 hours . Highly recommend!
MahatmaAndhi@reddit
Croatia was lovely. We went for a family holiday around Zadar. Gorgeous part of the world. We went in to the mountains at Paklenica and went to another place further south (near Sibenik) with lakes and waterfalls. The sunsets were stunning too.
I nearly went again this year. But I'm definitely heading back soon.
carlovski99@reddit
I came to mention Zadar. GF was crying when we had to leave. Things have got in the way of us going back yet, but will definitely go again when we can.
SubTeamLeader@reddit
I had to make my way to Croatia at incredibly short notice a few years back when my dad was taken ill on holiday there. Spent my days wandering round Dubrovnik in between visiting hours at the ICU.
Dad never made it home, but I've never held a grudge against the place. Felt guilty about how enjoyable a trip it was, circumstances notwithstanding.
Do I qualify for a Most Downbeat Recommendation of the Week award?
cec91@reddit
Similarly I loved Montenegro!
PolarLocalCallingSvc@reddit
Best thing I can recommend in Croatia is hiring sea kayaks. The Adriatic there is very calm and you can just wing an itinerary hopping between islands on your boat. The company we hired from had suggested itineraries, and would check in regularly with forecast and suggestions for the day.
Honestly just sitting on a boat in the glorious sun, dunking your hat in the water to keep cool, eating grapes which actually have seeds in them, drinking beers or Cedevita, and feeling free to just pick an island and go camp on it is glorious.
Infamous_Tough_7320@reddit
Literally was about to say this then I see it as top comment. It’s getting far more popular as of today though. I remember seeing people visibly shocked when we told them we were going to Croatia as opposed to the usual Spain
TavernTurn@reddit
Agreed! It’s beautiful. Unfortunately now they’ve adopted the euro it’s a lot more expensive, but the sea just cannot be beaten. Crystal clear and super cold - ideal when it reaches 28c+ out there!
calatheaandcats@reddit
I came to say Croatia, I’ve been a few times also gone from the north to south ( which I loved). My favourite was all of the islands off of split, with Vis (the town of Komiza) being probably my favourite. It’s super easy to island hop.
itsraininghere@reddit
Croatia was the best holiday I’ve ever had. We stayed around Split and the islands too, went early June, beautiful, friendly, cheap. Hired a car and moved from place to place.
We’re going back for our honeymoon
Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)
Which bit?
avemango@reddit
Zadar mainly, did trips to Split and Dubrovnik as travel was cheap. Day trips to Roski Slap waterfalls and Krka national park which are gorgeous. But honestly just chilling in Zadar by the sea with the nonnas and biking into town for coffee were the best bits.
Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)
Is split close to dubrovnik
avemango@reddit
A few hours by coach
Foodie_cat@reddit
Portugal, went to Lisbon and Porto both were great, so much to see, historical buildings, nightlife, traditional music and wine tours. Locals are friendly too
hol_joy@reddit
I've not been to Portugal before and planning to go second May bank holiday. We've settled on Lisbon but all of those comments about Porto are making me second guess. Would you recommend Lisbon over Porto for first time visitor?
Agreeable-Dot-9598@reddit
I haven't been to Porto but was in Lisbon in November. I was there for four days, could have stayed eight. You will not regret going there. Visit Sintra in you can, Pena Palace and Regaleira palace are like real life fairy tales!
Foodie_cat@reddit
If you have time, do both! As u/Bifanarama said there is a train that gets you easily to Porto. I honestly enjoyed both so much. Lisbon, for the architecture, city vibes, Sintra, and nightlife. Porto, I went for a wine tour in the Douro valley and kayaking in one of the national parks.
Foodie_cat@reddit
If you have time to, go to both! As u/Bifanarama has said, the train is easy to get to Porto. It depends what you want out of your trip. I liked doing Lisbon for the city vibes, Sintra, architecture and nightlife. Porto I went for a wine tour in Douro valley and kayaking in one of the National Parks.
Bifanarama@reddit
You can get a fast train between Lisbon and Porto that takes 2.5 hours and isn't expensive, even in first class. So you could do both. Look up the Alfa Pendular.
Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)
How costly is porto?
Foodie_cat@reddit
Food, drinks and transport are cheap. Hostels too, but not sure on hotel prices. Tours are moderately priced.
heartpassenger@reddit
Hotels in the town centre were about premier inn prices last time we went. Affordable for a weekend.
Shyaustenwriter@reddit
Sienna - if only for the Duomo and the ice cream
DependentRounders934@reddit
Porto and the douro valley, good wine, good food, beautiful sights, and its pretty affordable especially if you stay in hostels
The0nlyRyan@reddit
Lost me at hostel
Ok-Information4938@reddit
Yep.
Everywhere is affordable if hostelling?
Pretty sure it's mostly a youth travel thing.
DependentRounders934@reddit
Nah Switzerland is expensive no matter what you do
hopfl27@reddit
Our hostels are fab tho. Not that expensive and you get a super clean, comfy bed and the most amazing breakfast. Steal a few ham sandwiches from the breakfast buffet and you’re fed till dinner!
Ok-Information4938@reddit
Very odd you mentioned hostelling.
How many on this sub > 25 years old do that? Almost none I'd guess.
It's for youth.
Incognito-DeVito@reddit
36F here - in the last 2 years I've stayed in hostels in Amsterdam, Reykjavik and Edinburgh, and I'm about to check into one in Prague. Very cost effective when solo travelling, and the modern capsule style ones are decently comfy
DependentRounders934@reddit
You are over 25? How embarrassing
0ptsDan@reddit
Nah I cycled across Switzerland and camped / hosteled. Only ate out at cafes for coffee and pastry and cooked my own food, often on a camping stove on the side of a mountain pass. Definitely affordable if you don’t insist on eating out.
DependentRounders934@reddit
Ok well it’s expensive if you want to eat any Swiss food or go to any Swiss tourist attractions or sleep in a building, you can physically exist in the area without being charged
DanielReddit26@reddit
Losing someone at the final word. 😅
No idea why they've said it either - I remember Porto being pretty reasonably priced for everything!
idlewildgirl@reddit
Going here soon for Primavera can't wait!
DoggingIsMyHobby@reddit
Absolutely adored Porto when I went. Much better than Lisbon imo
WeezyByfeezy@reddit
Personal favourite was Slovenia. Absolutely stunning, relatively small country with the kindest people who are very proud of their heritage and lifestyle.
We went hiking in Triglav National Park which is a short drive from the capitol city Ljubljana. Google it. It's beyond stunning. A mix of Croatia and the lakes of Northern Italy.
They rarely export their wine, they keep it for themselves because it's delicious and not about making profits, it's to be enjoyed by the locals (and tourists!).
Just all around incredible place which will felt so special.
hulyepicsa@reddit
Also…. Lake Bled! Absolutely stunning place
FluffyOwl89@reddit
Lake Bohinj down the road is as beautiful and much quieter. We preferred it there.
south_by_southsea@reddit
We regretted staying in Bled in the summer (lots of noisy groups of drunk 18 years olds traveling for the first time is my main recollection) and were grateful to have found Bohinj for a much more enjoyable day out. I'm much more careful now about checking whether places might be packed in summer or over-commercialised.
FluffyOwl89@reddit
Slovenia was going to be my choice. We went there on our honeymoon and had a brilliant time.
WeezyByfeezy@reddit
Awh my husband proposed there so it has a special significance for us also
Will take our daughter there one day!
hairychris88@reddit
Slovenia is next-level. Absolutely stunning
riotlady@reddit
Slovenia is mine too! It’s so gorgeous
BenBFC8944@reddit
Just come back from Ljubljana. Really beautiful place, met these 3 local girls (among many others) who were taking us too all of the cities nightlife, and willing to drive us around the country the next day. Until we got too drunk ofc haha
EcoNorfolk@reddit
It was rather simple. A small jetty on a the banks of the lake looking over kotor. A takeaway pizza and a nice bottle of wine. A hasty assembled table and chairs “borrowed”. Montenegro was perfect. We sat together looking at the twinkling lights of the city across the lake and the stars reaching above the mountains. For all the Michelin restaurants and high end hotels we’ve experienced this simple, cheap and in the moment experience stands out .
Traditional_Band2323@reddit
I love Belgium especially Brussels and Bruges. It’s so underrated. Especially the food, architecture, and people. Absolutely love the place.
lexington_spurs@reddit
A two week trip to Sardinia. One week near Nora at the Cagliari end and the second near Alghero. It’s a spiffy place.
Fantastic_Recipe2740@reddit
Biased as I’m from there - but yes go to south Sardinia you cannot go wrong
lexington_spurs@reddit
ALLORA what a place 💚🤍♥️
Geepandjagger@reddit
The best city in the world is Sevilla. I have been many times I will return many times. Everything is perfect.
If I think of regions The Aegean coast of Greece and Turkey are unbeatable for a beach / food / cultural holiday.
For something a bit different Bosnia and Armenia would be top of my list of recommendations
chiefgareth@reddit
Lago di Garda in Italy. I absolutely loved it there.
OperationDry1709@reddit
Olu deniz
AlzbetKnap@reddit
Istanbul for the vibe and sightseeing, Sardinia for the sea, Belgrade for my obsession with brutalist architecture.
lowercasejs@reddit
Budapest for me. Cheap, easy to get around, great architecture and friendly people
Competitive_Meal_144@reddit
Couldn’t agree more, went there for 4 days a few years ago, flying straight to Milan which I didn’t enjoy with exception to the Duomo. Loved it so much, we moved there 12 months later.
bb79@reddit
Northern Netherlands in the summer. Overijssel, Drenthe. Gorgeous untouristed little villages, people enjoying an unhurried alfresco lunch at a quiet restaurant overlooking a canal lock. No need to drive anywhere, the cycling infrastructure is so developed and easy to use.
lukecrandon@reddit
Helsinki was a good one this year, but also Cyprus is amazing too!
Stefgrep66@reddit
This is a bit surreal, but last year, I booked a surprise 3 day spa break on the Wirral for my wife and I 20th wedding anniversary.
It was 3 days well never forget.
The weather was unbelievable mid 20s in May, the outside jacuzzi was beautiful, the food fantastic, our anniversary morning so romantic. I bought an eternity ring that fit like it was made for my wife's tiny fingers. Later that night we had booked Thai, but one of the guests recommended a local pub. It was stunning and the food and ambience perfect.
Second day we had a mud razul in the spa, and we were absolutely peeing ourselves covering each other in mud.
When the shower came on, our skin was totally cleansed, and hers was like silk. Could not wait to get her back to the room😊
It was a break where everything just fell into place. This is the Wirral, hardly renowned as a tourist hotspot.
Were well travelled, from Cuba to India, but for that few days that little corner of North west England was heaven🙂
John_Catachan@reddit
I think our most comfortable holiday (By that I mean: ease of transport; no translator required; affordable and good food) was to Prague. It's a really historic place, and great if you love anything Medieval. Lovely people too.
We've been to Spain twice (Barcelona and Seville) and I thought Seville is hugely underrated. Barcelona was cool, but a lot of it is due to Gaudi - That Cathedral is one of the most incredible things I've ever seen, and photos don't really do it justice. The inside is something you wouldn't expect to have been designed over a century ago.
Rome was something else though. We had to be careful because there are scammers everywhere, but as long as you flat-out ignore them, it's not so bad. There was something about Rome that was special. It just felt so ancient and yet modern. The Vatican City was incredible too. At nighttime you could hear singing at local bars. It was hot but well shaded with tall buildings.
Bifanarama@reddit
Of all the people I know who have been to Barcelona, only 1 managed to avoid getting robbed. The queues at the police station to report your stolen phone and get a crime number for the insurance are, apparently, something else.
John_Catachan@reddit
Were they robbed as in "hand over your stuff or we'll hurt you" or were they pickpocketed? We had our valuables either left in our hotel room or in our rucksacks - didn't have our phones out in view or in our pockets.
Bifanarama@reddit
Pickpocketed, and similar. Eg handbags taken in bars. No violence involved.
hr_4_memes@reddit
Florence, especially the sunset view from Piazzale Michelangelo!!
DameKumquat@reddit
Seconding Florence - wonderful food as soon as you escape the town centre, great buses all over, Fiesole nearby is worth a visit...
Though I've always had a great time in Italy - Venice, Verona, Orvieto, Perugia, the Lakes...
amboandy@reddit
I'm off there mid June for Firenze Rocks to see the cure. It will be my 4th time and we're splitting it between Bologna and Pisa, 3 amazing cities.
Throwaway4729w9@reddit
Madeira probably
Been to around 35 European countries
riionz@reddit
Rome. Truly the eternal city - there's nothing like it.
opopkl@reddit
If you want to see the Vatican, St Peter's or the Colosseum, I strongly suggest booking an official tour, otherwise you'll find yourself having to queue up and just wandering around without ever realising what you're looking at.
Make sure you find the official sites to book, and do it as soon as possible they fill up fast. There are lots of unofficial tours advertised, so make sure you don't get them mixed up.
Element77@reddit
Going there next March, cannot wait. We did Milan last May and absolutely loved it. Italian way of life is just perfect.
eggs_and_ham_i_am@reddit
Definitely my answer.
As a family, we do 2/3 city breaks a year. 2 weeks ago we were in Lisbon, beautiful but not so much for kids, but Rome is the one city we'll do again and again.
The only other place to come close to that feeling of chill that I get from Rome was Barcelona, however, I'm not sure if that was more to do with my life stresses back home at the time or the city itself.
PepEye@reddit
Ughh we had a bad experience swimming in the sea in Barcelona.. soo many condoms / rubbish floating in it
Wh4tEverTheWeather@reddit
Always wanted to go but what about Rome is great for the kids? And what age is a good age to take them?
Prudent_Pack2738@reddit
Thts good to hear, we're off there in 4 weeks time
buttfacedmiscreant11@reddit
I've been fortunate enough to travel a lot around Europe, and this is my answer. Normally I like to go somewhere new every trip because there's so much world to see, but I've been to Rome twice and am itching to return.
Individual-Common144@reddit
Prague - such a beautiful city, especially in the summer
Timely_Egg_6827@reddit
Brittany near Carnac - on a farm by the sea. Good beaches, history, slow relaxing days, good eating. We went to Nantes and Le Mont-St-Michel
ARobertNotABob@reddit
My in-laws moved to Brittany for a while, living near Guingamp, and the whole area north, and especially north of Lannion, was just idyllic.
Timely_Egg_6827@reddit
We went to that part of France a lot on holiday and is great if younger children. Dordogne was nice too. But Brittany seems very under-rated as a holiday location.
clarbs4@reddit
Bilbao for great food and reasonably priced, Valetta was so interesting and unlike many other cities, any Greek island for beaches.
FitSolution2882@reddit
Best Gluten Free Pizza I've ever had was in Bilbao.
kwack250@reddit
Reykjavik was great but Iceland in general was just top tier.
ImpressiveBake4934@reddit
Amazing place but you have to spend a lot of time in a car to see all the main attractions
lardarz@reddit
You can get tours in what is effectively a monster truck which goes up all the impassable roads and takes you to glaciers you can snowboard on
Cuznatch@reddit
But the driving and views from the car are pretty awesome too. I did 2 weeks driving the ring road on October and it was early the most amazing holiday for natural landscapes I've been on. It wasn't hours and hours of driving every day either, but I've always liked a holiday with changing bases rather than staying in one place.
lardarz@reddit
Iceland is amazing
londonflare@reddit
Iceland was amazing. In 5 days I bathed in hot pools, walked on a glacier, climbed a volcano, saw whales, walked behind a big waterfall, snorkelled between two continents and ate the most rancid thing I’ve ever tasted (rotten shark).
Shuhalox@reddit
Do you still have this itinerary, I am planking to visit sometime in future
Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)
What did you like
kwack250@reddit
The people and culture are amazing. At times it felt otherworldly seeing the scenery like hot springs and glaciers, lava spraying into the air and the beaches were like none i’d ever seen.
buy_me_a_pint@reddit
Even though it was a coach tour holiday Austria very clean
Greece is up there people are friendly,
CurvePuzzleheaded361@reddit
Sorrento. Just gorgeous. And so many amazing day trips can be done from there easily. If not Sorrento then Como.
Ok-Bag3000@reddit
Denmark. We went to Copenhagen and Billund and both places were absolutely immense for differing reasons
vadelmavenepakolaine@reddit
Copenhagen is amazing- especially during summer :)
MentalFred@reddit
I still daydream about Copenhagen
vadelmavenepakolaine@reddit
Been to most of Europe and if I’d have to choose one country it would be pretty much anywhere in Greece.
For a quick city break I’d say Copenhangen.
Left-Indication-2165@reddit
Sweden The people Food City It was a vibe
Careless_Category956@reddit
“The people” in Sweden hmmmm
Left-Indication-2165@reddit
I’ve heard of other people having not so pleasant experiences, I’m but just one person. My experience is not universal obviously.
Careless_Category956@reddit
People in Sweden are nice and kind but they are very, very distant my dude. That’s not a fault.
Left-Indication-2165@reddit
I get where you are coming from but at the time I visited, I was also living in the Nordic. So, the people in Sweden felt warmer than where I was coming from, and why I considered my experience a good one. I’m sure people from warmer countries like Spain etc will not grade it a good experience or even Americans.
Careless_Category956@reddit
I felt people in Norway were much warmer.
Left-Indication-2165@reddit
You may be right about that too but I had a better experience in Sweden.
Pure_Study_3664@reddit
Sadly, I came across the most pretentious people in Sweden.
beeruk@reddit
Is Sweden the only place in Europe you been?
Left-Indication-2165@reddit
No lol I have lived across different countries in Europe and visited too. I just could remember more of Sweden as a nice experience for me.
hairychris88@reddit
My experience of Sweden is the same as yours, I don't know why people are snarking at you.
Left-Indication-2165@reddit
I was not aware it was such an unpopular opinion haha I did not have a good experience with Italy but I know a lot of people do, that does not invalidate their experience.
Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)
Where in sweden
Left-Indication-2165@reddit
Stockholm.
higgledy-pickle@reddit
Paestum in Italy. A few days exploring Naples then took the train down to an old Greek city, where the only things to do is to eat, read, drink delicious Aglianico wines and walk. It really was a brilliant respite.
budgrummur@reddit
Scottish isles and highlands during a sunny June was amazing.
qqqqtip@reddit
lapland, finland. truly magical
MapleLatte89@reddit
Portugal (Lisbon + Algarve). Good mix of weather, cost, food, and things to do. Felt less stressful than a lot of other popular EU spots
kilda2@reddit
South of Sardinia. Based in cagliari.
And rented a car to go to some of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. Choosing a new one everyday over breakfast. And back in the evening on time for the sunset and aperitivo, topped by a delicious dinner.
In September. Not as many people and the sea was at about 27degrees.
Objective_Piano7707@reddit
My husband is from Sardinia , we go twice a year. He is from Oristano, the beaches are just something else aren’t they?! The quartz sand, the clear water. It’s my paradise
A673J@reddit
Maderia. The place is jaw dropping.
stanagetocurbar@reddit
Slovenia. Absolutely beautiful in the mountains. Friendly people (we ended up eating an evening meal with strangers. Twice!), decent skiing in the winter, and really cheap. Its basically like going to Switzerland but holidays will be half the price. I could definitely live there.
beant64@reddit
Rome
danjimian@reddit
Walked the Cinque Terre a couple of years ago. Fly to Pisa, train to Monterosso al Mare, then consecutive days walking and staying at Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, followed by a day in La Spezia with a day trip to Porto Venere, and finished off with a day in Pisa. Absolutely amazing trip.
MelbourneCheif@reddit
Northern Italy (around Lake Como).
The scenery is obviously beautiful, but what stood out more was how slow everything felt. Meals took longer, people weren't rushing, and it kind of forced me to slow down too.
It's one of the few trips where I didn't come back feeling like I needed another break.
Duementon@reddit
it really depends what you are looking for, but mine would be Puglia region in south Italy - combo of the weather, food and sea is unmatched
roysustang@reddit
San Sebastián is absolutely gorgeous and I’d move there in a heartbeat. I had no idea what to expect with Brussels and Ghent but they were absolutely lovely. Nantes is excellent and the giant animatronic museum is one of the coolest places I’ve been to.
Bogey_Yogi@reddit
The whole of fucking Spain is beautiful!
Vasile81@reddit
Napoli😍 There is no place like it...amazing. We went there 4 years ago for the first time and returned every year since then 💙💙
No-Photograph3463@reddit
Belgium is probably my favourite, in particular Bruges and Ghent but also the whole flanders area in general.
You've got the best beer in the world, great simple food, loads of old History in Bruges, lots of more modern history with all the Battlefields, Ypres in particular is so memorable with the Menin gate and huge museum they have, and everyone is just so nice there and it's not crazy hot either.
General-Elephant4970@reddit
Hamburg. In my early 20s. The FKK were legit legendary. Ah the good old days.
yoloswaggins92@reddit
Croatia been mentioned already so I'll say Malaga. Only fortunate enough to have spent a day there but fell in love with the place and will definitely be back for an extended stay soon
The-JSP@reddit
Madeira, super special place.
RHMoaner@reddit
Really loved Oslo.
jgcarraway@reddit
Greek islands - Skiathos and Skopelos
shitehead_revisited@reddit
I grew up going to Skiathos. It’s my happy place.
CobaltOkk@reddit
Vienna and Lecce are my favourites I’ve been to. Just loved them both.
Lynex_Lineker_Smith@reddit
Well someone’s writing an article! Blog, insta or Sunday papers supplement ?? Which is it ?
Labionda20@reddit
Rome will always have a place in my heart. It’s so beautiful (and my mother comes from Rome so I am a little biased). Went to Porto for the first time last year, loved it! Such a great atmosphere. Seville is always gorgeous.
Pearcey2@reddit
I just been to Nice for a couple days and I thought that was high up on my list. While beach is pebbly, the sea is a beautiful blue/green and the old town is great, also great food! Plenty of walks and I walked back to the airport the whole length of the promenade. Great for a base for other day trips including Monaco, Antibes, Cannes and smaller towns/villages.
Firebrand777@reddit
Funchal, capital of Madeira. Like a wun holiday and city break in one. Beautiful, lush green gardens, stunning architechture, great food and drink and you have to go on the cable car and toboggan ride back down!
dan0806@reddit
Lofoten Islands in Norway.
It's like another world up there - so picturesque and peaceful. Spent a week there kayaking around the islands, camping and hiking during the time of the midnight sun.
Zubi_Q@reddit
Really loved Spain! Went to Madrid and Barcelona Food was great in each place, as well as the local sights
New-Replacement-7638@reddit
City break: Venice, Summer holiday: literally anywhere in France
davidoggloader@reddit
Sardinia 😎
Visible-Effect-3422@reddit
Winter in Lucerne, Switzerland. Mountains in the backdrop, crystal clear Reuss river flowing from the mountains through to the city. Snow everywhere and the best part, beautifully decorated shops with those warm lights. A scene straight out of Christmas Carol movie.
jiffjaff69@reddit
Bruges and Brussels 👌🇧🇪
jlo1989@reddit
Barcelona or Lisbon.
DevonSkittles@reddit
Paris - it’s just so iconic in many ways. Versailles Palace is short train ride away and is one of the most amazing buildings I’ve ever seen
The food is also amazing
butternut_squashed@reddit
Plitvice lakes in Croatia, stunning!! Drove there from Zagreb which is also a great city to visit.
rockdecasba@reddit
Toulouse was pretty great. Love Copenhagen and Berlin as well
colinah87@reddit
Croatia
Viking-Bastard-XIV@reddit
Southern Italy. Particularly Puglia. Beaches were quiet, the cost was very low compared to other areas of Italy. Great food, great wine, beautiful sights. Snorkelling in the Adriatic. Visiting Ostuni.
Am going back in September.
EatingCoooolo@reddit
Sun, beach, restaurants. Places like Barcelona, Alcudia. Beach towns along the Mediterranean are my favourite places.
amusedfridaygoat@reddit
San Sebastián- incredible food, beautiful city, has beaches and an elevation for great views. Loved every minute being there.
Nirnroot_Enjoyer@reddit
The best food I've had was in either Florence (Italy), or Lyon (France).
Lyon is a wonderful city break, such a beautiful city.
Florence was also lovely, but I'd argue it is reliant on good weather, and best as a stop within a wider trip through Tuscany.
Honourable mentions would be a city break in Tallinn, Estonia. Especially when combined with a trip to Helsinki, Finland, which is connected by a very convenient ferry service.
Also Lisbon, Portugal. Again, a wonderful city, best enjoyed in good weather.
General_Knowledge881@reddit
We had a great time in Lyon too
Live-Cut-5991@reddit
Rovaniemi at Christmas, but outside of Santa clause village
General_Knowledge881@reddit
The greek islands are beautiful, I adore the Tuscan countryside. For cities I think it's hard to beat Barcelona (city and beach and my favourite building in the world- the Sagrada Familia) However the best city in Europe in London. Most beautiful - Vienna Most underrated - Tallinn Most overrated - Paris I think my favourite thing to do in Europe in holiday though is just stay in a remote country house in France or Italy and live like a local with fresh local produce, good bread, oil, veggies and wine- bliss
jtuk180@reddit
Prague for me. Compact enough city, gorgeous architecture, good football, great beer, still pretty affordable
eggs_and_ham_i_am@reddit
Two very different versions of Prague. I went with my wife. It is a beautiful city with some real interesting buildings, food and heritage.
Then I went on a stag do. Very very different. Sleazy, gross and dirty. Myself and one other in the party spent more time in KFC then the rest did in "the bars" Having just had the birth of a daughter back at home before going, it brought a lot of what goes on in those places in to perspective.
reissekm5@reddit
Same!!!
bookish1313@reddit
Same!!!
Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)
Football?
jtuk180@reddit
Yep. Watched Dukla, Viktoria Zizkov and Pardubice (while they were ground sharing with Bohemians) over the course of a couple of days. Solid enough standard, can get beer and klobasa, fun times. Unless you're meaning the US version of football, in which case nope
thegerbilmaster@reddit
Enjoyed Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia.
Not very tourist for Western Europeans, cheap, food was decent. Nice weather in summer.
Ok_Economist7901@reddit
Seville, just come back and was an absolutely gorgeous city, so much to see, architecture, galleries, alcazar etc and just able to wander aimlessly through the streets. Also visited Malaga and Granada same trip and similar vibe.
Krakow, my favourite along with Berlin close second. Both very different but just full of history.
FeistyCharacter1810@reddit
The dolomites in Italy, went for a week in our camper last summer, ending up spending almost a month there. Words can't describe how beautiful it is..best trip of our life so far
vonthepon@reddit
Kosovo, in particular Kristina. Totally bonkers , with the kindest, most friendly people I have ever met in my life.
Aggravating-Ant-6767@reddit
One of my core memories is being in a taxi in Pristina on the outskirts of the city and going through farmland and the taxi driver doing an emergency stop and shouting ‘chickens! Oh my god, I forgot they existed!’, never seen anyone so happy.
mustarddragonaut@reddit
Bordeaux for me. Short flight, beautiful city, great food and strolling along the Garrone and finding a place to have a glass of Red or have oysters and wine for €10. The place has a young vibe and everyone cycles, the lack of cars was very noticeable. And then you are also a short trip to the sea or to any of the picturesque vineyards.
CaptainVXR@reddit
Something keeps drawing me to Belfast, think it's the history and the people.
Seville and Bilbao are excellent, very walkable cities with a lot of culture.
Dubrovnik has a stunning old city, and Mostar makes a great day trip. Regret not going to Kotor on that trip, however planning to do a whistle stop tour of the western Balkans next year.
shitthrower@reddit
Latvia, we went last summer. Honestly incredible, Riga was decent, but we rented a car and toured a bit.
Excellent beaches, nature, the food was lovely, perfect weather (I’m not sure if we got lucky), and in the summer the sun sets really late, so you have lots of sunshine.
vegass67@reddit
For a city break, seville.
A stunning place with so much to see, and very walkable. I’d go back in a heartbeat.
Medibot300@reddit
Norway
Good-Conclusion-9508@reddit
The Amalfi Coast - stayed in Minori then travelled to nearby towns along the coast. It’s not as expensive as it looks if you’re not staying in the main tourist spots. The food was delicious and the sea was lovely.
ElGatoPicaro@reddit
Krakow in Poland, amazing place.
speculativeinnature@reddit
Corsica and Ibiza. The beaches are something else, white sand and turquoise, clear seas. Amazing food in both places too.
fouhay@reddit
Quiet a few spots but the one thing in common is that it's never a large (or even medium) city.
We tap out if it's a town over 10,000. Not always looking for the remote places, but smaller cities/towns/villages always seem to have the right vibe for us. It goes without saying that everyone's different.
valhon99@reddit
Portugal Faro
iffyClyro@reddit
For me, Palanga in Lithuania. Just loved it there. Like the people and the food.
Although I also have a soft spot for lots of places in Spain and France. Nantes in France or Barcelona in Spain/Catalonia are definitely up there.
Pizza_1234@reddit
Porto, just love the vibe, how colourful it is and the sunset is the best I have ever seen. I really love Madrid as well.
Motor-Command-2680@reddit
Two weeks in Croatia in 2010 at the Electic Elephant festival.
MelodicAd2213@reddit
Also loved Croatia, Pula and istria just lovely
Feisty-Lifeguard-550@reddit
Iv been about Europe but my heart lies in Rome , I feel at home there , at peace
Agitated_Nature_5977@reddit
Is the OP AI? Responses feel scripted/forced
Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)
Loool wtf
Agitated_Nature_5977@reddit
Hello robot
OkDonkey6524@reddit
The lakes in northern Italy. Beautiful part of the world.
bakingsupreme@reddit
Faro in Portugal in January. Just had to get out of the UK greyness for a bit and it was warm enough to feel like a real holiday. Outstanding seafood
Odd-Paramedic-3826@reddit
malta is a beautiful island with a lot of culture and really easy to get around with the public transport
sakmentoloki@reddit
Basel, Prague, tromso, Porto are my fav places
oscarx-ray@reddit
Ghent and Amsterdam are beautiful. Athens is fascinating. Kos and Salou and Benidorm and great for the sun. Frankfurt is class for a night out. Magaluf was brilliant for dance clubs and the rippers when I was 17.
Your best bet isn't to ask where's good in general, but to ask for guidance to what you like already, and we can point you in the right direction.
irate_one@reddit
lisbon for a city, pyrenees for a hike, black forest for the soul, greek islands to do fuck all
Radiant_Chart3163@reddit
Montreuil Sur mer in France.
ImpressiveGrocery959@reddit
Barcelona or Rome
Desperate-Drawer-572@reddit (OP)
Vienna is epic and beautiful
_Jay-Garage-A-Roo_@reddit
Winter: Norway, it’s breathtaking and we saw the northern lights
Summer: Malta, gorgeous sea and beaches, chill vibe
Psychological-Bag272@reddit
Basel, Switzerland. We went in winter during Christmas season. It was so beautiful. Snow, a bit of rain. Fresh air, safe, not overly crowded. First holiday with my now husband and we couldn't have picked a more romantic place to be.
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