No trip to Europe is complete without dining on the best local flavors. And some of Europe’s best dishes can be found in coastal countries. From classic pasta recipes in Italy to fresh seafood in Norway, you’re sure to find something to satisfy your palate. Browse this gallery of some of Europe’s best seaside dining before you decide where to go for dinner during your trip.
Oslo Harbour in Norway is a gorgeous sight in itself. But from behind the tall glass windows of Solsiden Restaurant, it’s even better. The restaurant is a favourite amongst locals and is the ideal place to find a lobster meal in Norway.
St. Julian’s Promenade in Malta is a bustling centre for boating and dining. Locals and visitors alike take their boats right up to the winding streets of Saint Julian to explore the city. St. Julian’s Promenade is a popular stop with dining that includes restaurants, cafes and bars.
Watergate Bay is a breathtaking setting in the Cornwall peninsula, south-east of United Kingdom. Resting along the beach you’ll find Watergate Bay Hotel, an elegant yet approachable place to grab a bite to eat. With the best views of the bay’s calm surf, it’s certainly an ideal seaside dining spot.
Restaurant Ruhe overlooks the bay of Kaberneeme Laht in Estonia and comes with a menu full of the area’s freshest seafood. Sit on the restaurant’s huge patio while watching the calm waters and dining on salmon, seabass or seabream.
Mykonos Town rests along the shores of the Aegean Sea and provides some of the most unique seaside dinings in Europe. In fact, many restaurants in Mykonos are so close to the water that it’s not unlikely for your feet to get a little wet if the waves are high enough.
Llafranc, Spain, is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets when it comes to seaside dining. Here, you’ll enjoy a quiet setting accompanied with the soothing sounds of the tide. As for the meals, they can range from traditional Spanish dishes to lavish seafood platters.
Italy is home to an array of exciting dining options. But one of its most unique is the Seaside Restaurant in the city of Polignano a Mare, Ristorante Grotta Palazzese. The entire city is a delight of old Italian houses but the restaurant itself is located inside the walls of a cave. Candles light the inside of the cave, making it one of Europe’s most romantic dining options.
Europe’s beaches are rated amongst the world’s best for a variety of reasons: their stunning scenery, their unique nature and their lively entertainment offerings. Here is a selection of some of the most unique spots Europe’s coastline has to offer.
Atop of European ranges you’ll find marvelous snowcapped peaks.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that has been awarded as having cultural or environmental importance. Luckily, Europe has plenty of UNESCO sites to explore. From ancient castles to quaint seaside towns, you’ll find natural and cultural beauty everywhere you go. Consider this gallery your guide to some of the best UNESCO sites in Europe to discover on your next trip.
Much of Europe is known for its beer and wine production. But we don’t just know how to make them; we know how to drink them. From energetic beer festivals to exquisite wine gatherings, there’s plenty to celebrate. Drink up six of the best beer and wine festivals throughout Europe with this gallery.
Explore sunken shipwrecks and even kayak underground as you get to know Slovenia and Croatia.
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This aubergine salad is served as a starter along with crust bread and various other ‘salate’ or on the table for a late summer barbeque. It can easily be made well in advance and make plenty, because it’s also extremely delicious just on its own for a lunchtime snack, and all the better with some crispy grilled ‘lipia’ bread (a kind of round thin bread, something like a flatbread or pitta). What’s more, it’s simple to make!
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