The ultimate Europe bucket list ✨

Looking for some travel inspiration for your trip to Europe? This ultimate Europe bucket list has got you covered!

Zakynthos, Shipwreck Bay:

Go island hopping in Greece and visit Shipwreck Bay in Zakynthos. Shipwreck Bay is best viewed from the cliffs opposite, this is truly one of the most stunning beaches.

Favignana, Italy:

This is an absolute gem that you've probably never heard of. This tiny island just off the coast of Sicily is one of my favourite places in Europe. You can hire a bike and cycle the full island in one day stopping off at picture-perfect beaches. The water at Favignana is a crystal clear azure colour like you might only expect to see in the Caribbean!

Plitvice, Croatia:

Further north and inland, you will find this spectacular waterfalls, a UNESCO site. A wooden pathway weaves between waterfalls big and small separating 16 lakes allowing you to get really close to the beautiful cascades. Your camera will definitely be getting a good work out!

Venice, Italy:

The colourful houses, the grand cathedrals and churches, the maze of canals connected by ramshackle bridges

- Venice is somewhere you will want to get lost time and time again.

Santorini, Greece:

This one has been on my own

Europe bucket list for a while now, maybe 2025will be the year?

Lisbon, Portugal:

Another one still on my Europe Bucketlist but I've been hearing so many good things about Lisbon recently that I've decided I really need a trip here! The ramshackle buildings, narrow streets, old-fashioned colourful trams and the Portuguese patisseries are all pulling me to go and visit!

Madrid, Spain:

The city which never sleeps. Women walking barefoot carrying high heels wearing their party dresses from the night before! Madrid certainly was a party city but with plenty to see and explore during the day.

Hangovers can be recovered from at one of the many public outdoor pools. Why not try a flamenco lesson?

Dubrovnik, Croatia:

Dubrovnik on the dalmatian coast of Croatia, with its beautiful coastline, azure ocean contrasting with the bright red-roofed walled city, you won't get bored of taking photos here! Keep your eyes peeled for film locations from Game of Thrones! The walk

around the city walls is just spectacular but I also recommend getting out of the city and doing a few island trips!

Cappadocia, Turkey:

Cappadocia has long been on my

Europe bucket list! The strange rock formations make for interesting exploring but imagine seeing them from above in one of the hundreds of hot air balloons dotted about the sky. Isn't it just spectacular?!

Cefalu, Sicily:

Sicily is an amazing little Italian gem. It's a larger island than you'd imagine so you need to allocate at least 10 days to see Sicily properly. There are so many beautiful beaches, peaceful walking paths and old cities with old churches to explore. Smaller than Palermo or Taormina and less touristy. Cefalu has a beautiful beach, this super cute jetty and the old town is full of ramshackle buildings and cobbled alleys - a definite addition for your European bucket list!.

Iceland's Snaefellsness Peninsula:

This is one of the most underrated places in my opinion. Situated just above Reykjavik and about a 2.5-hour drive from the city, it's often left off most people's Iceland bucket lists. I have no idea why!!!

The Lake District, England:

Often overlooked by visitors to the UK who instead focus on London and the surrounding countryside.

But the Lake District is beautiful and in my opinion, should be on everyone's Europe bucket list!

Snowy Lapland, Finland:

Not somewhere I've personally been but most definitely on my Europe bucket list! Lapland is a snowy winter wonderland for around 6 months of the year. Let your inner child roam free and visit Santa Claus year-round. Take a husky ride, go skiing, take a wintery walk in the forests, take a million photos and search for the northern lights come night time.

The Golden Circle, Iceland:

Spectacular scenery awaits you in Iceland including waterfalls, crater lakes and geysers! A 300km road trip allows you to see a lot of the natural highlights in the Golden circle region. Best achieved by hiring a car allowing you to dodge the crowds and take your time stopping and soaking up the incredible views!

London, UK:

There is never a shortage of non-touristy things to do in London. I've just discovered a bus tour you can do covering all the highlights, whilst having afternoon tea!

Loften Islands, Norway:

This stunning archipelago in Norway is actually within the arctic circle but due to a warm gulf stream, it's climate is milder than you'd expect. There's an abundance of activities on offer

including kayaking, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking and even scuba diving or go back in history at the Viking museum!

The Cotswolds, England:

The Cotswolds are another great English highlight. The rambling hills and picture-perfect towns and villages with cute cottages like these. You may even find a thatched roof or two. Take a Cotswolds road trip, go hiking in the surrounding countryside and spend your evenings sat by a roaring fire in a local pub.

Copenhagen, Denmark:

If you can afford the price tag, Copenhagen is worth adding to your Europe bucket list! The scandi chic design influences, vibrant colours, clean waterways make it a great city to visit. Copenhagen is also a great place to visit in the winter.

Brighton, England:

Brighton feels like the happiest place on earth. With the fairground on old-fashioned quintessentially British pier, a zip line on the beach, a Taj-mahal themed play palace and quirky attractions like a ghost tour and glow in the dark crazy golf!

Budapest, Hungary:

on my bucketlist!!

Lake Bled, Slovenia:

Visit the postcard-perfect Lake Bled in Slovenia where a little church on an inlet is framed by the bright blue glacial lake and snow-capped mountains in the distance. It's an easy day trip from Ljubljana.

Prague, Czech Republic:

Steeped in history and culture, the charming city of Prague definitely deserves its place on this Europe bucket list! Take a river cruise, find a great vantage point to take photos of the beautiful red-roofed city or browse the many attractions within the castle walls. The best bit? It'll be an absolute

bargain!

Go Skiing in Bulgaria:

There are some great places to go skiing in Europe - especially in the French and Austrian Alps. But personally, I would recommend Bulgaria. It's a lot cheaper than other European countries but with a good range of slopes and a lively apres ski.

Visit Castle Pele, Romania:

Transport yourself to a world with Count Dracula at large by visiting this neo-renaissance castle in

Sinaia, 77km from Bucharest. Set in the Carpathian mountains and surrounded by forest, it really is like entering the pages of a storybook. Whilst you are there visit the smaller but equally alluring Pelisor castle, a nearby monastery and then get the gondola up to a vantage point and hike back down!

Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina:

This charming town with its iconic bridge, azure river and delightfully chaotic markets along cobbled alleys are well worth a visit. Though prepare to be saddened by all the stark evidence of a previous war with bullet holes spattered across most of the buildings in the centre. Even the Old bridge had to be rebuilt following the war, which is the main attraction for tourists mostly visiting from neighbouring Croatia.

Jungfrau, Switzerland:

The highest railway station in Europe at 3454 M, the views here are just incredible! Walk out onto platforms and admire the breathtaking rugged snowy mountain scenery then explore the ice sculptures at the ice palace. A little heads up though, food at the top is pretty pricey but the views are worth it..!

Paris, France:

As Audrey Hepburn once said,

"Paris is always a good idea."

Giethoorn, The Netherlands:

Most people head straight for Amsterdam but actually, there are some great places to visit in The Netherlands outside of the cities! Like Giethoorn, the mini Venice of The Netherlands. Here there are no cars, only boats so it is serene and peaceful. The best way to explore is to take a canal cruise through the picturesque town.

South of France:

Prepare to relax in the South of France. Ramshackle towns and villages, cobbled alleys, French patisseries, vibrant street markets selling the freshest of ingredients. Spend your time basking in the French sunshine, browsing the local towns and enjoying the local wineries.

Rotterdam, The Netherlands:

Whilst Amsterdam is on many people's Europe bucket lists, Rotterdam is often overlooked. But that is such a shame as it is a brilliant city in its own right. Completely different from Amsterdam - much more modern. Rotterdam is famous for its architecture such as these cute yellow cube houses! They also have great nightlife and a great market hall with amazing food for those foodies out there!

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