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Lonely PlanetJul 23

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.

home to turtles, dolphins, rare Mediterranean monk seals

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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

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The 23 best destinations for solo travel