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The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

Thinking about planning a trip but want to go somewhere a little different? Lonely Planet have released their 2016 European hit list to help you plan your next overseas adventure off the beaten track.
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The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

1. The Peloponnese, Greece

 

Instead of heading to Greeceโ€™s tourist hot-spots, experience a more traditional Greek-holiday with a stay in The Peloponnese.

Historic timber-framed buildings reflecting in a calm canal under a clear blue sky.

The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

2. Aarhus, Denmark

 

Forget Copenhagen, right now itโ€™s all about Aarhus โ€“ plan youโ€™re trip now before all the hipsters catch on.

The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

3. Venice, Italy

 

Not exactly a hidden gem, but with this gorgeous city celebrating itโ€™s 500-year history in 2016, the timing has never been better for a trip to Venice.

Medieval castle and village by a river, surrounded by lush green landscape under a blue sky with clouds.

The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

4. The Dordogne, France

 

Where Medieval history meets the hipster foodie scene.

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Street scene at dusk with lit lampposts, historic buildings, and people walking.

The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

5. Lviv, Ukraine

 

Lviv provides the best of what Ukraine has to offer with a friendly, welcoming vibe.

Old stone windmill on a hill at sunset, with sun rays peeking through the arches and a clear blue sky above.

The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

6. Warwickshire, England

 

Take a trip to Warwickshire and be seduced by the picturesque English country-side โ€“ and take a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of legendary playwright William Shakespeare.

Ancient stone towers and buildings in a historic medieval town with a vast landscape in the background under a clear sky.

The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

7. Extremadura, Spain

 

Extremadura has the best of what Spain has to offer โ€“ without all the crowds.

Coastal village beside ocean with lush green mountains and cactus in foreground under a blue sky.

The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

8. East Coast Tenerife

 

Get away from it all in the place Lonely PLanet describes as the โ€œtwinkling tiaraโ€ of Tenerife โ€“ sign us up!

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The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

9. Texel, the Netherlands

 

Texel is where the locals go to holiday, and gives new meaning to the term โ€˜hidden gemโ€™.

 

Small harbor with boats docked, clear water, and rocky mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.

The 10 Hottest European Destinations To Visit This Year

10. Northern Dalmatia, Croatia

 

Usually overshadowed by its southern neighbours, Split and Dubrovnik, Northern Dalmatia and is quickly gaining popularity.

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