25 European landscapes to explore with photos!

There are many beautiful landscapes in europe At least it’s worth seeing in the photos. The choice was tough… but today we invite you to discover the 25 most beautiful sights of Europe not to be missed!

Meteora, Greece

The Meteora region, north of the Peloponnese, seems to have emerged out of nowhere. Her six monasteries perched on rocks The round shape sometimes floats above the light mist. Some viewpoints offer panoramic views of several monasteries built into the cliffside in the 14th century. Kalambaka village on the plain below. There is no doubt that the site ranks among the most beautiful sights in Europe!

meteorite in greece
Meteora in Greece © costas1962

Lavender fields of Valensole, France

Provence is where Valensole’s splendid lavender fields stretch as far as the eye can see. In summer, the landscape is filled with vibrant purple flowers leaving a pleasant smell in the air. A peaceful and charming place, ideal to relax and recharge your batteries!

lavender fields in european landscapes
lavender fields © janoka82

Athens Acropolis, Greece

If the 360-degree view of the city from the Acropolis of Athens is particularly impressive, the panorama offered by the Acropolis from the surrounding places is truly magical. They stand out especially Ruins of the temples of Athena Nike, Erechtheion and Parthenonundoubtedly one of the most symbolic monuments of Ancient Greek architecture.

Athens sights
Sights of Athens © Cara-Photo

Amalfi Coast, Italy

The Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy offers rugged cliffs, white sand beaches and a stunning European coastal landscape. small picturesque villages perched on the hills. From the sea each small town appears in turn, such as Positano, Amalfi or Ravello. They attract attention with their colorful houses and Byzantine churches. THEM secret caves And nearby islands Add to the rugged beauty of this Italian coastal region.

View of Positano on the Amalfi Coast
View of Positano on the Amalfi Coast © Javen

Gorges du Verdon, France

Gorges du Verdon offers a breathtaking view. between high cliffs sometimes higher than 700 meters A turquoise river flows through the middle of the canyon surrounded by forests. It is also a popular place for outdoor activities: canyoning, climbing, hiking, canoeing and even paragliding. Even by car, some viewpoints along the way offer a unique panorama of the Gorges!

Gorges du Verdon in European landscapes
Gorges du Verdon © BTWImages

Alhambra, Granada, Spain

Alhambra an impressive architectural complex It offers a landscape of lush gardens, fountains, terraces and buildings adorned with stylized geometric patterns and frescoes. It is considered a notable example of Moorish architecture and is listed as a UNESCO heritage site. You can also admire the city of Granada from above! To have a perfect view of the entire complex, nothing is better than admiring it. troglodyte hills facing it

View of the Alhambra in Granada
View of the Alhambra in Granada © Lukasz Janyst

Les Highlands et Eilean Donan Castle, Scotland

Scottish Highlands a wild and beautiful landscape It is characterized by mountains, lakes, forests and green valleys. Eilean Donan Castle a fortified castle It offers breathtaking views of one of the islands in the area and the surrounding area.

Donan Island Castle in Ecosse
Donan Island Castle in Ecosse © Helen Hotson

Saint-Malo, France

Saint Malo is located in Brittany. charming fishing port It offers a diverse coastal landscape, with fine sandy beaches alternating with cliffs and neighboring islands. Saint Malo, whose medieval walls are licked by the waves when the waters rise, offers a magnificent view!

Saint-Malo in European landscapes
© antoine2k

Bruges canals, Belgium

Bruges, located in Flanders, is a bit Venice of the North. The city, where many canals pass, offers a very beautiful scenery, with half-timbered houses, wooden bridges and pleasure boats offering picturesque views of the side streets.

Bruges canals
Bruges channels © SCStock

Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland

Landscape of Snaefellsjökull National Park in Iceland, a breathtaking landscape and especially the Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall. The park is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, lush forests and glacial lakes. One of the most spectacular sights in Europe!

Kirkjufellsfoss on the island
Kirkjufellsfoss in Iceland © Sergey

Kravice Falls, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Kravice Falls is a stunning natural landscape consisting of the following. several waterfalls of different sizes. They flow into a clear lake and are surrounded by lush vegetation.

Kravice Falls
Kravice Waterfalls © dinosmichail

Lake Stellise and Mount Cervina, Switzerland

Stellise Lake offers in Switzerland a beautiful natural landscape. It is surrounded by turquoise waters, snow-capped mountains, lush forests and lush meadows.

Panoramic view of Stellise Lake
Panoramic view of Stellise Lake © Andrew Mayovskyy

Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, France

Perched on a hill, Not far from Strasbourg and the German borderThe medieval castle of Haut-Koenigsbourg offers an imposing panorama amidst the Vosges and the Rhine plain.

View of the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
View of the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle © Leonid Andronov

Lake Bled, Slovenia

Lake Bled in Slovenia a real postcard view! This lake of glacial origin is surrounded by lush green mountains, forests and meadows. He is particularly famous middle islandwhere there is a hermitage and a bell tower, and medieval castle perched high.

Lake Bled in the landscapes of Europe
Lake Bled © zm_photo

Giant’s Pass, Ireland

Located on the Irish coast, this unique geological site is hexagonal basalt columns like a huge organ. Popular legend says there will be remnants of a road a giant built to connect Ireland and Scotland. Undoubtedly one of the indispensable sights of Europe!

Giants' way
Giant’s Causeway © VanderWolf Images

Santorini, Greece

Santorini, located in the heart of the Cyclades, amazing island scenery It is marked by white cliffs that contrast with black sand beaches and clear waters. The island is best known for its fishing villages. Oia and Fira and their white and blue houses overlooking the Aegean Sea.

Santorini in Greece
Santorini, Greece © Photocreo Bednarek

Mont Blanc

Located on the border between France, Switzerland and Italy, Mont Blanc 4,807 metersThe highest point in Europe. The peak is surrounded by glaciers, snow-capped peaks and green valleys in summer.

Mont Blanc seen from Savoy
Mont Blanc seen from Savoy © Luc Bianco

Plitvice National Park, Croatia

Explore this extraordinary natural park located in DalmatiaIn the Croatian hinterland, consisting of many lakes (16 in total) and clean water waterfalls, as well as caves.

Plitvice National Park
Le Parc National de Plitvice © Hao Zhou

L’Algarve, Portugal

The coast of the Algarve in the south of Portugal is particularly beautiful and is among the most picturesque in Europe. They are characterized by fine sand beaches, steep cliffs, hidden caves and turquoise waters… also a diverse vegetation of pine and palm trees. The famous Arbatax is a place where a cliff of reddish rocks spills into the sea!

Le rocher Arbatax in the Algarve
Le rocher Arbatax en Algarve © 4th Life Photography

Pink granite coast and lighthouse in Ploumanach, France

This extraordinary Breton coastal landscape is characterized by pink granite boulders suspended above the waves. you can see along the shore towering rock formations, steep cliffs, hidden beaches and even lighthouses. The sunset is a privileged moment to admire, as it brings out the pink and orange reflections of the rocks!

Pink Granite Beach in Brittany
The Pink Granite Coast in Brittany © Boris Stroujko

Lake Braie, Italy

Lake Braie is located in South Tyrol. a breathtaking panorama with its snow-capped mountains bordering its turquoise waters. One of Europe’s must-see sights!

Lake Braies in European landscapes
Le lac de Braies © Buffy1982

Bohemian Paradise, Czech Republic

About 70 km from Prague, the Bohemian Paradise or Cesky Raj is an alternatively fascinating natural park. lush forests and chimney-like rock formations rising through the trees. You can also see the Gothic ruins. chateau de Trosky An ideal place for hikers and nature lovers, overlooking a rock!

Bohemian Paradise
Bohemian Paradise © vaclav

fjords, norway

Norwegian fjords are explored in all seasons, day and night. Hopefully, an aurora borealis will appear in the photo to immortalize this magnificent European landscape!

Northern Lights in Norway
Northern Lights in Norway © muratart

Tulip fields, Netherlands

What could be more beautiful than fields of multicolored Dutch tulips that you can see from time to time? traditional mills too typical for these landscapes?

tulip fields
Tulip fields © ake1150

Vineyards of San Gimignano and Tuscany, Italy

If there’s one sight to explore in Italy, it’s it. Vineyards of Tuscany as far as the eye can see. In the midst of these, the village of San Gimignano, near Siena, stands out for its tall medieval towers, where the rich of the city once competed for power until the church put an end to this power race. the height of the church tower as the maximum height No private tower can exceed it.

San Gimignano in Italy in the sights of Europe
San Gimignano in Italy © Richard Semik

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