European holidays cram in a little bit of everything – from the glistening glaciers and fjords of Iceland, Lapland and Norway to the beaches, bazaars and bars of Turkey, Greece and Cyprus.
Easy-on-the-eye Europe
You can’t cubbyhole holidays in Europe. This continent’s got so many talents it should join the circus. Brits have been flying and flopping on the sandy beaches of Spain and Greece for decades. But that’s not all they come for. You’ve also got the ski resorts of Austria and Switzerland, the Italian lakes and some seriously legendary cities. Plus, there are always tonnes of newcomers joining the party, like Croatia, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania.
Sunbathing and sightseeing
When it comes to beach breaks, other continents should take a leaf out of Europe’s book. The Canaries, Balearic Islands and mainland Spain dish out their sandy stretches with watersports and cafés on tap. Italy and Croatia do dinky coves attached to sophisticated towns, while Greece practically invented island hopping. Plus, on the sightseeing front, you’re spoilt for choice. On holidays to Europe, you can check off Venice’s canals, Barcelona’s wacky cathedral, Germany’s hilltop castles and Turkey’s hectic bazaars.
Famous food and knockout nightlife
Pizza, paella, pierogi – holiday destinations in Europe serve up some of the world’s best grub. Whether you’re tucking in to tapas in Majorca, ordering a kebab in Turkey, or dining on fresh octopus in Greece, you’ll never go hungry. In fact, you can try everything from its birthplace – like Swiss fondue, Austrian schnitzel and pizza from Naples. After, hitting the town’s a piece of cake. Ibiza, Ayia Napa, Zante, Malia – Europe’s home to some of the biggest night owls in the business.
Countries in Europe
Holidays to Albania fly right under the radar, so they’re a top pick for off-the-beaten-track breaks.
With staggering mountainscapes and rural areas off the beaten track, walkers and nature fans are well taken care of during holidays to Austria.
Mouth-watering food and drink, culture-crammed cities and pretty countryside are what to expect on holidays to Belgium.
Holidays to Bulgaria are big on Blue Flag beaches, ancient sites, and stay-up-late party scenes.
With thousands of islands and a camera roll-worth of historic city sites, Croatia holidays give plenty of must-see hotspots.
Holidays to Cyprus line up ancient sights, pine-clad mountains and some of the best sandy stretches in Europe.
Holidays to the Czech Republic uncover a country of two halves – a bustling, culture-soaked party paradise and a blanket of valleys and rivers.
Holidays to Denmark zoom in on cosy vibes, wild landscapes and some of Scandinavia’s coolest cities.
Finland holidays do a doozy on saunas, city sights and outdoor exploring, with Helsinki topping the must-visit list.
Holidays to Germany pick and mix buzzy cities, quiet mountain trails and a bit of Black Forest folklore.
Holidays to Gibraltar celebrate all your favourite British home comforts – but with more beaches and better weather.
Picking a holiday to Greece? Whether you’re up for some party island-hopping, a beachy retreat or ancient adventure, there’s a destination for you.
City break holidays to Hungary team thermal spas with sprawling palaces – all soaked in the country’s traditional fruit brandy.
With wild geysers, steaming lagoons and cool cities to explore, holidays to Iceland are on everyone’s wish list for a reason.
Sort yourself some swoon-worthy scenery and many, many slices of pizza with holidays to Italy.
Holidays to Jersey land you on an island just off the Normandy coast, full of French and English themes.
Holidays to Latvia are heaving with storybook-style towns, Medieval castles and enchanting forests.
Natural scenery, rolling vineyards and a history-crammed capital – holidays to Luxembourg offer the whole shebang.
Holidays to Monaco are a knockout combo of top-class entertainment, pretty beaches and medieval streets.
This scenic European spot is the new go-to for sandy beaches and mountain views – take it all in with holidays to Montenegro.
Canal cruises, countryside bike rides and seaside breaks are all on the cards with holidays to the Netherlands.
Holidays to North Macedonia take you away from the beaten track, with natural beauty and heaps of history along the way.
Nordic myths and legends, Viking history and city breaks to trendy Oslo – holidays to Norway serve up the lot.
Holidays to Poland are an adventure through the old castles and big-hitter mountains of eastern Europe.
Holidays to Portugal are a big bundle of Blue Flag beaches, suave cities and pretty-as-a-picture islands.
Sandy swathes, sweeping countryside and a café-culture capital are all part of the package with holidays to Romania.
Holidays to Slovenia take you into the heart of central Europe, with spellbinding Alpine scenery and multicultural history.
If you want to relax on the beach, discover historic cities, or party in the best clubs, holidays to Spain have you covered.
Alpine adventures, mouth-watering munch, and chilled-out days by the coast are all in the diary on a holiday to Sweden.
Holidays to Switzerland serve mountain scenes, cute little towns and cloud-nine views.
It’s east meets west on a beach holiday to Turkey – with added sun, sand and ancient cities, of course.
