Lonely PlanetJul 23, 2026
The 23 best destinations for solo travel
Solo travel can be one of the most rewarding and memorable ways to experience a new place. These locations around the world are ideal for an adventure alone.
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- ChoraNeighborhoodold capital with cat-prowled alleys, white-blue houses, pavement cafes
- National Marine ParkSighthome to turtles, dolphins, rare Mediterranean monk seals
- Peristera Underwater MuseumMuseumdive down to a classical-era shipwreck
- Elsewhere
- Ring RoadTrailIcelandeasily navigable route circling Iceland
- Sky LagoonSightReykjavík, Icelandtourist-packed thermal pool
- AlfamaNeighborhoodLisbon, Portugalcobbled, alley-woven district to wander early
- Golden CircleSightReykjavík, Icelandroute for day trips from Reykjavík
- LaugardalslaugSightReykjavík, Icelandlocal favorite thermal pool
- ManteigariaRestaurantLisbon, Portugalcozy bakery for pastel de nata
- A GinjinhaRestaurantLisbon, Portugalcubby-hole bar for ginjinha
- Copper CoastNeighborhoodWaterford, Irelandrugged coast in County Waterford, Ireland
- Waterford TreasuresMuseumWaterford, Irelandseries of quirky museums
- PinakothekMuseumMunich, Germanytrio of museums for centuries of art
- Residenz MünchenMuseumMunich, Germanyroyal halls to explore
- ViktualienmarktMarketMunich, Germanyalfresco market for picnic goods
- Englischer GartenSightMunich, Germanylarge urban park with Eisbach river
- Miradouro de Santa CatarinaSightLisbon, Portugal
- Museum of TimeMuseumWaterford, Ireland
- Medieval MuseumMuseumWaterford, Ireland
- Irish Wake MuseumMuseumWaterford, Ireland
- BMW MuseumMuseumMunich, Germany