An Irish holidaymaker has shared her top three ‘underrated’ European travel destinations, insisting they are less packed with tourists and offer everything you need for your holidday
Since the UK isn’t widely known for its hot and sunny summers, many Brits will be looking elsewhere to get to enjoy the hot summer days.
One of the most popular holiday destination for Brits is the Spanish coastal town Benidorm, with approximately 800,000 visiting the town every year. Several tourists have praised the town for having everything you might want, from a buzzing nightlife to idyllic sandy beaches. However, for those yearning for a fresh adventure, choosing a new holiday spot can be daunting – especially if you don’t know where to look.
To help ease the burden, Irish traveller Éadaoin has divulged her top three under-the-radar European destinations, boasting that they’re not as overrun with tourists as other hotspots.
“Three totally underrated European destinations for a unique trip,” she captioned her video before diving into her recommendations.
1. Kotor, Montenegro
Éadaoin’s first suggestion is the often-overlooked gem of Montenegro, nestled along the Mediterranean coast. She singles out the quaint town of Kotor.
“A walled town hubbed by mountains with immense views of Kotor Bay,” she described in her video.
Her footage showcased her time in the town, featuring a grand clock tower, inviting eateries, and breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and harbour filled with boats. She also highlighted the local beaches as perfect spots to cool off on particularly hot days.
2. Bologna, Italy
Next up on her list was the lesser know city of Bologna in Italy. She described the place as: “A buzzing student town with the most delectable food on offer & fabulous architecture.”
In her video, she’s seen exploring vibrant food and floral markets, admiring the unique architecture, and savouring the city’s culinary delights – which naturally included pasta and gelato.
3. Tarragona, Spain
For those still keen on a Spanish adventure, she recommended the city of Tarragona, situated on the eastern coast just a short distance south of Barcelona.
Describing it as “A beautiful coastal city with Roman history and ruins, a great place for seafood,” Éadaoin highlighted Tarragona in her video while posing amidst a street lined with colourful buildings.
Tarragona is celebrated as a World Heritage city, rich in Roman history with impressive ancient structures like the Tarraco Amphitheatre and the Roman circus, not to mention its inviting white sandy beaches perfect for basking during the warmest hours.
The comments section of the video quickly filled with viewers sharing their experiences and thoughts.
One user exclaimed: “Love Tarragona. We had an unbelievable Airbnb here in June. Fabulous city,” Another commented: “I’ve been looking for where I want to visit in Montenegro, Kotor looks like it’s making the list!”.
And a third added: “Bologna is on my to-do list.”