{"id":10050,"date":"2022-05-21T22:14:30","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T22:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/10-off-radar-european-destinations-visit-year\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T10:18:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T10:18:18","slug":"10-off-radar-european-destinations-visit-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justpaste.in\/blogs\/10-off-radar-european-destinations-visit-year\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Off The Radar European Destinations To Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

With almost 50 countries, hundreds of cities and a mind-boggling array of natural destinations, Europe has endless possibilities of places to explore, sights to see and delicious foods to taste; however, one of the best ways of getting a true sense of European life is by heading to the fairly off-the-radar places.<\/p>\n

From Italy to Iceland, there’s a whole array of amazing places to visit that are fairly far from the madding crowd<\/p>\n

Take a look at Europe’s most stunning off-the-radar destinations to visit this year:<\/p>\n

1.) Faroe Islands<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This small archipelago is situated in between Scotland and Iceland with strong connections to Denmark. <\/p>\n

Faroese nature is as dramatic as you can expect; dramatic cliffs, dramatic lakes… dramatic everything! The islands are nature lovers paradise.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best things to do in the Faroe Islands<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

2.) Isles of Scilly, England<\/strong> <\/h3>\n
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The Isles of Scilly are one of the UK’s best-kept secrets. These almost tropical islands<\/a> are warmed by the Gulf Stream currents from the Caribbean, giving them a warmer climate than the rest of the UK.<\/p>\n

Filled with white sandy beaches, palm trees and unspoilt nature, the Isles of Scilly are perfect<\/a> if you want to explore an unspoilt slice of UK life at a relaxed pace. You can even snorkel with seals!<\/p>\n

Inspired to visit the Isles of Scilly? See more of its stunning islands during a one-week travel itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best places in the Isles of Scilly to visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

3.) Gda\u0144sk, Poland<\/strong>  <\/h3>\n

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This quaint seaside city in northern Poland is a wonderful place to spend a weekend exploring the heritage, delicious food <\/a>and charm of Poland.<\/p>\n

Travel here to enjoy its historical allure and learn much more about the city’s prized possession, amber.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best things to do in Gdansk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

4.) Stromboli Island, Italy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This small volcanic island is just off the north coast of Sicily in Italy (not to be confused with Scilly, in the UK). Complete with a picturesque fishing village, this island is best visited in summer when day trips leave from the mainland and Sicily.<\/p>\n

Discover its small island charm, fishing community and dramatic landscape that basks in the sunshine of the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

If you’re visiting Sicily, take a look at our post on spending a weekend in its biggest city, Palermo<\/a>.<\/p>\n

5.) Dyrh\u00f3laey, Iceland<\/strong> \"Dyrh\u00f3laey,<\/a><\/h3>\n

About 5 hours drive from Reykjavik<\/a> is Dyrh\u00f3laey, situated in a South Easterly direction from Iceland’s capital city.<\/p>\n

Not only is this area of Iceland perfect for nature lovers, but it’s also one of the best places to view the Northern Lights<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Almost total blackness and limited light pollution make this area a stunning backdrop for the light show overhead.<\/p>\n

Visiting Iceland? Take a look at our comprehensive plan to visit the island in 5 days<\/a>. Not sure what you need to pack? Then read here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6.) Bratislava, Slovakia<\/strong>  <\/h3>\n

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This Eastern European capital city is a picture-perfect place to explore a little slice of Slovakian charm. Wander through its cobbled streets and grab some hot cocoa and roasted butter corn.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to visit the beautiful Bratislava and Devin castles.<\/p>\n

Read more: What to do in Bratislava<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

7.) Lake Bled, Slovenia<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nestled within the Julian Alps of Slovenia<\/a>, Lake Bled is arguably one of Europe’s prettiest lakes.<\/p>\n

Head to the northwest of this small European country and explore the pristine nature of the Carniolan region.<\/p>\n

Read more: Visiting the oldest town in Slovenia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

8.) Bornholm, Denmark<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Bornholm is a small danish island that sits within the Baltic Sea. Take a ferry to this island or travel directly from the a<\/a>mazing city of Copenhagen<\/a>, which is amazing to explore.<\/p>\n

A perfect little island that’s regularly missed when travelling around the Baltic Sea.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best things to do in Copenhagen<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n

9.) Portmeirion, Wales, United Kingdom<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This stunning Italian town is actually not in Italy at all but nestled in Snowdonia National Park in Wales<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Famed for its beautiful architecture, Cambrian views and relaxed charm, it is the perfect place to spend a day (or a few nights in the town’s hotel) while eating gelato and enjoying its surroundings.<\/p>\n

Read more: Best things to do in Wales<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

10.) Montepulciano, Italy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Montepulciano is a medieval town<\/a> perched high in southern Tuscany.<\/p>\n

Take a wander around its independent craft and art shops while sipping on some of the region’s award-winning wines. Standing over 600 metres high, you’ll also have some stunning views across the Tuscan countryside.<\/p>\n

Bellissimo!<\/p>\n

Read more: Best cities in Italy to explore<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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16 Best Cities in Italy to Visit (Breathtaking Spots You Can\u2019t Miss!)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n