From large to small, north to south, thousands of islands scatter the coasts of European countries giving rise to ports and shores to explore. Witness the Aurora Borealis from the cliffs of the Svalbard Islands and embrace the raw landscape and bracing climate of the North and Baltic Seas. Watch whales and dolphins from the Azores. Discover the magnificent backcountry and cultural heritage the Balearic Islands offer. Stand among the white walls and blue domes of the villages at Santorini and imagine the legendary city of Atlantis preserved beneath the waves. Explore the natural and cultural intricacies along with stellar coastal scenery hiding on European islands.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Read more about: UNESCO World Heritage SitesLeadWith a past as storied as Europe’s, it’s impossible not to take in some history while on your trip. Find out more about UNESCO World Heritage Site in the European territory. -
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Explore Europe Through Your Taste Buds
Read more about: Explore Europe Through Your Taste BudsLeadDiscovering Europe’s creative hotspots. A selection of trendsetting venues, innovative concepts, and the freshest ingredients to inspire your visit to Europe. -
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Shopping off the Beaten Track
Read more about: Shopping off the Beaten TrackLeadThere’s more to shopping in Europe than the designer brands on Champs-Élysées. -
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Europe – A Thousand Different Stories
Read more about: Europe – A Thousand Different StoriesLeadEurope is home to a fascinating array of museums, devoted to every subject imaginable. From Vikings in the north, broken relationships in Croatia to vampires in Brasov. Here is the lowdown on Europes original and unusual museums. -
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Beyond Merry-Go-Rounds
Read more about: Beyond Merry-Go-RoundsLeadPush your limits at Europe’s most exhilarating and unusual theme parks! -
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Europe Off-Piste
Read more about: Europe Off-PisteLeadWhether you aim for Olympic speed or gentle slopes, here is a list of the coolest and lesser-ridden ski resorts in Europe, which are waiting for you. -
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The Best Beaches in Europe
Read more about: The Best Beaches in EuropeLeadEurope’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. -
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State of the Art
Read more about: State of the ArtLeadAdmire the works of da Vinci, Rembrandt and Klimt firsthand at some of the finest classical art museums in the world. -
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Frozen Assets
Read more about: Frozen AssetsLeadThree perfect places to discover the charm of the European winter!