Discover the insider tips for your dream vacation 2025 in Europe!

Discover the insider tips for your dream vacation 2025 in Europe!

More and more people are looking for alternatives to classic travel destinations. Especially in 2025 there is an opportunity to explore less well -known places away from the tourist masses. In this context, experts recommend four insider tips for European travel destinations that are still real treasures. The focus is on countries such as Portugal, Italy, Greece and Montenegro, which inspire with their special atmosphere.

The first insider tip is Guimarães in Portugal, known for its historic old town, castles and a lively pub culture. Travelers can easily reach the place via Porto Airport. The train ride takes about 45 minutes and costs around 6 euros. The accommodation prices are very cheap, with airbnb offers from 40 euros and boutique hotels from 60 euros. The local delicacies include daily menus from 7 euros and an espresso for only 1 euro. Visitors attract sights such as the palace and the cable car on the Penha mountain.

other insider tips for 2025

also Lecce in Italy, known as the "Florence of the South", is very popular. With impressive architecture and a living old town, it is a particularly attractive goal. The journey takes place either by car or via Brindisi Airport, whereby the train journey takes about 30 minutes. Overnight stays in Lecce are possible from 25 euros in Airbnbs or less than 100 euros in 4-star hotels. Culinary travelers can enjoy the trattories pasta and pizza from 6 euros, while a glass of wine is around 3 euros. The highlights include the Basilica Santa Croce and numerous free museums.

nafplio in Greece, also known as the former capital of the country, attracts many visitors with its romantic port city and Venetian old town. Access takes place via a flight to Athens, followed by a bus ride that costs around 15 euros. Acceptable accommodation prices of around 50 euros per night and local taverns that offer fish dishes for 15 euros make this place extremely attractive. The highlights include the Palamidi fortress and the Bourzi.

The last insider tip in this series is a Kotor in Montenegro. The city's picturesquely located on the Bay of Kotor houses a car-free old town, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Podgorica Airport is about 1.5 hours away. Private accommodations start at 10 euros, while apartments are available from 40 euros. Lunch can be enjoyed from 5 euros, and the ascent to the San Giovanni fortress is 8 euros. A boat trip to the monastery island in Perast is also one of the must-dos of this travel destination.

diverse travel destinations in Europe

In addition to these tips, lists [Reisere reporter] up a number of other travel destinations in Europe that are ideal for 2025. Among the recommended countries are Germany, the Netherlands, Slovakia, France, Albania, Denmark, Sweden and Iceland.

• Germany: Holsteinische Switzerland - ideal for hiking and cycling with 200 lakes and historical cities.
• Netherlands: nijmegen - The oldest city in the country with Roman history and cozy hiking trails.
• Slovakia: Bratislava - a less visited capital with a charming old town.
• France: Toulouse - The "Rosarote City" with unique building style and activities such as bike tours.
• Albania: Ohridsee-UNESCO World Heritage on one of the oldest lakes in Europe.

The travel time for all these dreamlike goals is recommended for the months of May, June or September when the temperatures are warm and prices remain affordable. 2025 promises to become a year full of experiences in the hidden jewels of Europe.

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