Most Beautiful Countryside Landscapes in Europe

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Ireland ©jmenard48/Flickr

As the travel industry slowly evolves towards a greener way of looking at things, the  countryside and its simple lifestyle are now rediscovered. Although most of Europe’s tourist cohorts are usually targeting big cities like London, Rome or Paris (or/and Mediterranean beach resorts), magnificent countryside remains one of Europe’s biggest assets. An the truth is that few things can compare with the joy of spending a week at the countryside, letting yourself pampered by the discrete aromas of freshly cut grass, home-made bread and allowing yourself to see nothing but trees and blue sky at the horizon. Today we bring you the best of Europe’s countryside landscapes:

Ireland

Ireland ©jmenard48/Flickr

It’s a well establishes fact that the country of Guinness beer, Leprechauns and soda bread has some of the most picturesque countryside landscapes in Europe. Due to the country’s oceanic climate, there will be green, dark green and more green wherever you look.

Provence, France

For centuries, the Southern coast of France has been the country’s main provider of aromatic plants, essential oils and all those wonderful ingredients that made French perfumes famous all over the world. From the unique sight of lavender fields to the mouthwatering aroma of a traditional vegetable stew, Province is guaranteed to reveal you a totally new way of perceiving the world.

Transylvania, Romania

Located in the heart of legendary Transylvania, Apuseni Mountains are nothing but an enormous open air museum, where each new hill is hiding an unexpected panorama and  the architecture of the houses and traditions have remained unchanged for centuries.

Montenegro

Montenegro ©phgaillard2001/Flickr

The steep, forested shores of Montenegro do nothing but only enhance the beauty of the  turquoise sea. You won’t find too many white sand beaches in Montenegro, but medieval castles isolated atop a cliff, ancient woods and splendid panoramas are at home here.

Tuscany, Italy

Immortalized by Renaissance painters and contemporary outdoor photographers alike, Tuscany brings the best out of the Italian countryside. From private vineyards, to roman villas and ivory dressed stone mansions, Tuscany’s rolling hills are covered in thousand of years of history.

Netherlands

The lowlands of Holland are home to some of the most photographed landscapes in the world. Medieval wind mills and tulip plantations give birth to a unique combination. Along the numerous water canals that are used for draining waters of of this territory that was one stole form the sea, you’ll find the traditional Dutch farm houses, colorful and surrounded by huge willows.

Portugal

Portugal landscape ©Bosc D’Anjou/Flickr

It’s no secret that the stony hills of Portugal are home to some of the best landscapes that Europe can offer. Portugal’s ruthless sun has bleached these stone walls, stone churches and narrow paved streets to a dazzling white.

Greece

Nothing can match the white of Greece’s flat roofed houses, set against the crazy blue sky. Add some Mediterranean bushes, a serene flock of goats and the solitary tower of an Orthodox church and you’ve obtained the ideal Greek landscape. Vacationing in Greece is quite cheap now, so all you need is a cheap flight and you’re good to go.

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Alex wrote on April 1, 2014:

If I want to Travel to Ireland, which part of the country is cheapest? Thanks in advance.

erato wrote on April 2, 2014:

Well Dublin is said to be a little expensive, but the rest of the country is quite OK. If you are going to the countryside, you will always find some nice B&B or inn for a great price.
In terms of hotel prices Waterford and Limerick are probably the cheapest in general.
But you should run a few searches on Travelgrove hotels for some destinations you have in mind and maybe you will stumble upon something really cheap!
Hope it was helpful.

 

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