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10 Best Places To Walk in Europe You Shouldn’t Miss

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Tour-du-Mont-Blanc
Tour-du-Mont-Blanc

Walking through Europe is a classic experience in and of itself, so if you’re seeking some of the best places to go on a self-guided or small-group walking vacation, you’ve come to the right place. You will vote with your feet in every way when you take one of our top 10 amazing walks in Europe.

1. Amalfi Coast, Italy

Amalfi-Coast
Amalfi-Coast

The Amalfi Coast has a magnificent, unexplored section that was made for walking with the gods away from the people. Along the coastline, secluded coves and wet grottos can be found. Further inland, in the foothills of Monte Tre Calli, you can find well-traveled donkey trails that lead to traditional settlements like Bomerano on the Agerola Plain. Stroll while being citrus-scented.

2. Camino de Santiago, Spain

Camino-de-Santiago
Camino-de-Santiago

The Camino de Santiago must be included in our top ten list because it is one of the oldest pilgrimage routes in the entire world. The 100-mile route from Samos to Santiago de Compostela exposes the stunning Galacian scenery while passing through hilltop towns and river valleys, showing walkers a naturally distinctive side of Spain. Picos de Europa National Park, a few miles south of the Camino de Santiago, offers wilder and less used walking pathways if you’re searching for a change of scenery in Northern Spain.

3. Carpathian Mountains, Romania

Carpathian-Mountains
Carpathian-Mountains

You can immediately access miles and miles of mountain walking paths from within the protected boundaries of Piatra Craiului National Park by settling into a locally owned guesthouse in the small Romanian settlement of Magura. With untouched forests, Saxon villages, and elevated ridge climbs that conjure Carpathian Mountain panoramas as far as the eye can see, this is hiking heaven in Transylvania.

4. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

Dalmatian-Coast
Dalmatian-Coast

Long before Dubrovnik served as Kings Landing, the crystal clear shallows along the Croatian coast were a symbol of the Adriatic. The Dalmatian Coast, which is covered in glistening crown jewels, is the perfect place to find traditional European walking routes. Some of the landscape you’ll see on a stroll is nothing short of breathtaking, from the vineyards and woodlands along the Ljuta River in Konavle Valley to the beaches, monasteries, and fortresses on the islands of Lopud and Mljet.

5. Levada walking, Madeira

Levada-walking
Levada-walking

Hikers adore Madeira, a well-known walking destination. The levadas of Madeira are a system of open irrigation canals that today serve as the foundation for a fascinating and distinctive pedestrian network that spans the entire island. Explore the dramatic So Lourenco Peninsula by following the coastal paths. The tallest peak of Madeira is Pico Ruivo, which rises 1,862 meters above sea level.

6. Cyclades, Greece

Paros-Greece
Paros-Greece

Choose Greece for your upcoming traditional walking vacation in Europe, and you won’t be sorry. With Paros, Santorini, and Naxos all providing sufficient chances to indulge in extra dollops of yoghurt and honey after a respectable 5-10km trek, the Cyclades archipelago in particular boasts some famous pathways. Early beginnings help you avoid the midday sun while a sea breeze leads you past orange and olive trees to leisurely lunches with beach views.

7. Tuscany, Italy

Tuscany
Tuscany

There are traditional walks, and Chianti Classico walks. Explore a region known as much for its Renaissance art as it is for rolling hills by combining wine tasting, al fresco afternoons, and walks through olive groves, woodlands, and vineyards. Walking through Tuscany always provides a magnificent picture, from the Chianti countryside to the towns of Siena and Florence.

8. Tour du Mont Blanc, France

Tour-du-Mont-Blanc
Tour-du-Mont-Blanc

A chance to hike around Mont Blanc, one of Europe’s most recognizable monuments, and take in the view is provided by the Tour du Mont Blanc. Although it is at altitude and can be difficult for inexperienced and unfit walkers, this is not a particularly difficult trek. The best recommendation is to hike in a group under the guidance of a mountain guide, with luggage transfers and overnight stays in mountain huts.

9. Las Alpujarras, Spain

Las-Alpujarras
Las-Alpujarras

Chris Stewart, the author of Driving Over Lemons, is the ideal strolling companion to lead you through the Pueblos Blancos, the whitewashed villages of southern Spain. For trekkers looking to experience real Andalucia, the Sierra Nevada Mountains’ Alpujarras region is a delight. A variety of good 14-kilometer walking trails are bordered by terraced orchards, river gorges, and alpine meadows. Chris’s farm’s outdoor lunches are a nice break.

10. Selvaggio Blu, Italy

Selvaggio-Blu
Selvaggio-Blu

The most difficult journey in Italy is said to take place on the tranquil, sun-kissed island of Sardinia. The Selvaggio Blu track is a challenging 40-kilometer trek with five abseils, two via ferratas, and 4200m of vertical gain. You’ll travel through woodlands, over small chasms, and across granite arches.

Take on Italy’s most difficult trek with a professional mountain guide and experience exhilarating climbs, scrambles, and abseils. Join this small-group excursion by making a reservation right away.

The Selvaggio Blu has numerous slightly easier versions. Thus it is possible to avoid or bypass some of these more difficult scrambles, though it is highly advised to use a guide (or at the very least an accurate map) to navigate it. In addition to these challenging scrambles and climbs, you may unwind with a dip at some of Sardinia’s most breathtaking beaches.

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