8 Offbeat Destinations In Europe For Your Next Summer Trip

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North Jutland, Denmark

The region of North Jutland is home to the iconic Rubjerg Knude lighthouse, the migrating sand dunes of Råbjerg Mile, a more than 1,500-year-old Viking burial site at Aalborg, and more such hidden gems.

The Rubjerg Knude appears to rise out of the Råbjerg Mile | Shutterstock

Camargue, France

This coastal region in southern France has a unique natural environment of salt flats, lakes, fields and marshlands, which attract flamingoes on their annual migration. The Parc naturel régional de Camargue is a UNESCO-recognised biosphere reserve.

Greater flamingoes in Camargue | Shutterstock

Alentejo, Portugal

With golden plains, rolling hillsides, lime-green vines, a rugged coastline, traditional whitewashed villages and marble towns, the Alentejo region has it all. Savour its unique cuisine and check out its red clay pottery and embroidery traditions.

Alentejo in Portugal | Shutterstock

Aeolian Islands, Italy

The seven major islands which make up this grouping are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They were supposedly named after Aeolus, the mythical ruler of the winds. They are a small piece of paradise for those hoping to swim and sail in its azure waters.

On the Aeolian Islands | Shutterstock

Senja, Norway

When at the second largest island in Norway, hike the Segla, catch cod and haddock on a fishing trip, and eat their seafood specialities.

Senja in Norway | Shutterstock

Pelion Peninsula, Greece

The upper slopes of the Pelion Peninsula are a green wonderland where trees heavy with fruit vie with wild olive groves and forests of horse chestnut, oak, walnut, fir and beech.

Chondri Ammos is part of the Pelion Peninsula | Shutterstock

Erfurt, Germany

Situated at the crossroads of ancient trade routes, Erfurt has been the home and meeting place of various intellectuals for aeons. Visit the “City of Towers'” St Mary’s Cathedral, Church of St Severus, St Augustine's Monastery, the Krämerbrücke, etc.

The Krämerbrücke in Erfurt | Shutterstock

Gdańsk, Poland

For centuries Gdańsk has been a melting pot of cultures, peoples and traditions. Check out Neptune's Fountain, the Main Town Hall, the Museum of the Second World War, the European Solidary Centre, and the Sobieszewo Beach.

Polish women in their traditional dress in Gdańsk | Shutterstock

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