Golden Circle, Reykjavík

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.

route for day trips from Reykjavík

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Sky LagoonSighttourist-packed thermal pool
Golden CircleSightroute for day trips from Reykjavík
LaugardalslaugSightlocal favorite thermal pool
Elsewhere
Ring RoadTrailIcelandeasily navigable route circling Iceland
AlfamaNeighborhoodLisbon, Portugalcobbled, alley-woven district to wander early
ManteigariaRestaurantLisbon, Portugalcozy bakery for pastel de nata
A GinjinhaRestaurantLisbon, Portugalcubby-hole bar for ginjinha
ChoraNeighborhoodAlonissos, Greeceold capital with cat-prowled alleys, white-blue houses, pavement cafes
National Marine ParkSightAlonissos, Greecehome to turtles, dolphins, rare Mediterranean monk seals
Peristera Underwater MuseumMuseumAlonissos, Greecedive down to a classical-era shipwreck
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