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See. Durmitor Hike the peaks of this national park for stunning autumn foliage. Bay of Kotor Visit this UNESCO-listed walled city, one of Europe's happiest places. River Tara Experience rafting down this river, known for its canyon. Stari Bar Explore the historic old town of Stari Bar.

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Lonely PlanetAug 26, 2026

10 of the Best Places to Go in Europe in Fall 2026

Explore the best of Europe crowd-free during the autumn months with our pick of where to go for sun, food or beautiful fall foliage.

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  • Durmitor National ParkSightUNESCO-listed park with dark, serrated summits and glacial lakes
  • Elsewhere
  • Museo del Baile FlamencoMuseumSeville, SpainLearn about flamenco and catch live performances
  • Real AlcázarAttractionSeville, SpainAstonishing royal palace complex with Mudéjar architecture
  • Mt TeideSightTenerife, SpainSpain's highest peak and world's third-largest volcano
  • Anaga MountainsTrailTenerife, SpainLaurel ridge walks with excellent trekking infrastructure
  • Masca GorgeTrailTenerife, SpainSpectacular gorge traverse with good bus network
  • Gauja National ParkSightLatviaAdmire castles and waterways amid yellow-gold trees
  • Gauja RiverTrailLatviaHiking trails along the river, good for leaf-peeping
  • Ķemeri National ParkSightLatviaTramp through unique bog environment, brilliant birding in autumn
  • DodecaneseNeighborhoodRhodes, GreeceSoutheasterly island group with good weather and lower prices
  • OlymbosNeighborhoodKarpathos, GreeceHilltop village like a living folklore museum
  • Guadalquivir RiverSightSeville, SpainIdeal for T-shirt walks and alfresco tapas bar evenings
  • Casa de PilatosMuseumSeville, SpainExquisitely tiled mansion
  • OrvietoNeighborhoodUmbria, ItalyThe city rises dramatically above the almost-vertical faces of tuff cliffs that are completed by defensive walls built…
  • AmeliaNeighborhoodUmbria, ItalyPubblicazione di documenti relativi ad atti e provvedimenti dell'Ente.
  • NarniNeighborhoodUmbria, ItalyAt an altitude of 240 metres (790 ft), it overhangs a narrow gorge of the River Nera in the province of Terni.
  • Strada del SagrantinoTrailUmbria, ItalyWine routes visiting vineyards and medieval villages for tastings
  • PerugiaNeighborhoodUmbria, ItalyHosts Eurochocolate festival in November
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Lonely PlanetAug 18

Montenegro vs Albania: how to choose between two Balkan beachfront countries

Montenegro and Albania should both be on your travel wishlist. But how do you decide which one to visit first?

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  • Durmitor National ParkSightDurmitor, Montenegroone of the deepest canyons in Europe, carved by River Tara
  • Stari BarNeighborhoodBar, Montenegroold town ruins up in the hills above Bar
  • River TaraPlaceTara, Montenegrofor white water rafting
  • Morača MonasterySightMorača, Montenegrofeatures 13th-century frescoes
  • Bay of KotorSightKotor, Montenegrowildly indented coastline encloses a bay shaped like a double anvil
  • Lake SkadarSightSkadar, Montenegrolargest lake in the Balkans, amazing birdwatching area
  • Crmnica wine regionPlaceCrmnica, Montenegrotry reds from small-scale producers
  • Dafina CaveSightDafina Bay, Albaniasnorkel here
  • Pyramid of TiranaAttractionTirana, Albaniacultural hub with panoramic city and mountain views
  • Hora VertikalePlaceTirana, Albaniasustainable residential development made of 13 stacked cubes
  • Bond TowerPlaceTirana, Albaniaballet-inspired building with bent shape and zigzag towers
  • Bunk'Art 1MuseumTirana, AlbaniaProjekti BUNKART eshte ngritur brenda bunkerit atomike te diktatorit Enver Hoxha ne periferi të Tiranes.Bunkart i…
  • Bunk'Art 2MuseumTirana, AlbaniaProjekti BUNKART eshte ngritur brenda bunkerit atomike te diktatorit Enver Hoxha ne periferi të Tiranes.Bunkart i…
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Lonely PlanetAug 11

18 things to know for visiting Montenegro

Be ready for your travels in Montenegro with these tips on planning, etiquette and safety.

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  • Velika PlažaSightUlcinj, Montenegro12km expanse of darkened sand near Albanian border
  • Sveti StefanSightBudva, Montenegroisland fortress connected by causeway, luxury resort
  • Stari BarNeighborhoodBar, Montenegroinland hot spot, popular during summer high season
  • TelekomPlacePodgorica, MontenegroJavite nam se, prijavite problem ili provjerite vašu narudžbinu Najčešća pitanja Skenirajte QR kod na…
  • DurmitorRestaurantŽabljak, MontenegroIt is part of the Dinaric Alps.
  • LovćenPlaceCetinje, MontenegroIt is the inspiration behind the names Montenegro and Crna Gora, both of which mean 'Black Mountain' and refer to the…
  • Biogradska GoraPlaceKolašin, MontenegroThe landscape is one of mountain ridges, glacial lakes, and temperate forest.
  • Ada BojanaSightUlcinj, Montenegro3km strip of sandy beach near Albanian border
  • ArambašaRestaurantMorača, Montenegrosmall-production aged rakija made from plums
  • Njeguši prosciuttoRestaurantNjeguši, Montenegrosimilar to Italian variety, goes well with cheese
  • Njeguški sirRestaurantNjeguši, Montenegrohard sheep cheese from Njeguši
  • Plantaže Vranac Pro CordeRestaurantPodgorica, Montenegrolocal vranac red wine
  • m:telPlacePodgorica, Montenegro
  • SkadarPlacePodgorica, Montenegro
  • ProkletijePlacePodgorica, Montenegro
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Lonely PlanetAug 7

Europe's 20 Best Beaches

Along the tens of thousands of miles of coastline in Europe, these are the 20 best beaches you can find.

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  • Île de PorquerollesSightHyères, FranceCar-free islet with crescent-shaped beach of pearl-white sand.
  • NavagioSightZakynthos, GreeceIt is one of the most famous and photographed beaches in the world.
  • Haukland BeachSightLeknes, NorwayCreamy sands, spiky granite peaks, chilly water never over 15°C.
  • RauðasandurSightLátrabjarg, IcelandVast, empty, bronze sands buttressed by dark cliffs, azure lagoon.
  • Cala GoloritzèSightBaunei, ItalySnow-white pebbles give way to aquamarine blue sea.
  • Spiaggia dei ConigliSightLampedusa, ItalyBleached sands and shallow aquamarine water near Tunisia.
  • Barafundle BaySightStackpole, United KingdomArc of butterscotch sand rimmed by dunes to clear turquoise water.
  • Pembrokeshire Coast PathTrailStackpole, United KingdomWalk over gorse-cloaked clifftops to Barafundle Bay.
  • West BeachSightBerneray, United Kingdom5km expanse of white sand slides into turquoise sea.
  • Plage de PalombaggiaSightPorto-Vecchio, FrancePale sand shelving into cerulean-blue waters, backed by pines.
  • Platja IlletesSightFormentera, SpainBleach-blonde sand and translucent azure waters.
  • Trucador PeninsulaSightFormentera, SpainBeach forms the western section of this slender peninsula.
  • Praia da ArrifanaSightAljezur, PortugalGolden crescent with a ruined fortress and beachside restaurant.
  • Praia da BordeiraSightAljezur, PortugalDunes fizz away into the brilliant blue sea.
  • Cala MacarellaSightCiutadella de Menorca, SpainFlour-white sand and startlingly turquoise waters.
  • Shipwreck BeachSightZakynthos, GreeceRusted hulk of a cargo ship on shores.
  • Platja des Coll BaixSightAlcúdia, SpainPale pebbles and crystal-clear sea rimmed by crumbling cliffs.
  • Cap des PinarSightAlcúdia, SpainRemote peninsula with a beach accessed by walking trail.
  • Praia as CatedraisSightRibadeo, SpainSpectacular rock arches, towers, and chambers exposed at low tide.
  • Sveti StefanSightBudva, MontenegroFortified island village with pink sands and limpid waters.
  • Lara BeachSightPaphos, CyprusUnspoiled sands and pristine waters, a hatchery for turtles.
  • Zlatni RatSightBol, CroatiaSand-and-pebble beach dipping into the Adriatic.
  • Îles CerbicaleSightPorto-Vecchio, France
  • Aman ResortHotelBudva, Montenegro
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Condé Nast TravelerAug 6

One of the Happiest Places in Europe Is This Charming Walled City in Montenegro

From climbing ancient fortress walls to lingering over seafood beside the bay, discover why Kotor has earned its reputation as one of Europe's happiest places.

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Lonely PlanetAug 5

The 10 best places to visit this October

October is one of the best times for epic adventures all over the world.

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AfarJul 29

These 6 National Parks in Europe Have Glacial Lakes, Nearby Chalets, and Way Fewer Tourists

Climbing a 396-step metal staircase bolted to the side of an extinct volcanic crater in Iceland, I thought about how underrated many of Europe’s national parks are. There were no crowds nor viewpoints ...

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Lonely PlanetJul 13

The 11 best beaches in Montenegro in 2026

Montenegro’s tiny coastline has some of the most dazzling beaches in the Balkans. Here are the 11 best beaches in Montenegro.

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  • MiločerSightSveti Stefan, Montenegropinkish pebbly sands, perfect for swimming
  • DragoRestaurantSveti Stefan, Montenegromidrange hotel with incredible terraces
  • Mogren BeachSightBudva, Montenegrodouble-bayed pebble stretch tucked between cliffs
  • Budva BallerinaSightBudva, Montenegromost-photographed landmark
  • DobrečSightHerceg Novi, Montenegroboat-only beach with excellent water quality
  • Slovenska PlažaSightBudva, Montenegrolong, overdeveloped main beach
  • Ploče BeachSightBudva, Montenegropopular complex with pools and water slides
  • Drobni PijesakSightRijeka Reževići, Montenegrohidden cove with ground sand
  • Beach Bar BalunRestaurantPresjek Beach, Montenegroserves stupendous black risotto
  • Queen's BeachSightČanj, Montenegropink-sanded, reachable only by boat
  • MurićiSightLake Skadar, Montenegrolakeside beach on Lake Skadar
  • Ladies' BeachSightUlcinj, Montenegroquiet, women-only space
  • HigoRestaurantUlcinj, Montenegroelevated dining experience amid pine forest
  • Velika PlažaSightUlcinj, Montenegro12km-long sandy beach, ideal for kitesurfing
  • Dolcinium Kitesurf ClubPlaceUlcinj, Montenegrokitesurfing school
  • KiteloopPlaceUlcinj, Montenegrokitesurfing gear rental
  • Konoba Kod RankaRestaurantAda Bojana, Montenegrofamily-run restaurant
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