Lonely PlanetAug 21
The 13 best places to visit in Europe in winter
Put off the January blues by booking an off-season experience in Europe.
Groundbreaking architecture.
20 things in this story
- Guggenheim MuseumMuseumGroundbreaking architecture.
- Plaza NuevaNeighborhoodBiggest pick of pintxos bars.
- Mercado de la RiberaMarketArt-deco market with cafes and produce stalls.
- Azkuna ZentroaArts centreExhibition space with rooftop pool.
- Casco ViejoNeighborhoodAmble through cafes and produce stalls.
- Siete CallesNeighborhoodMedieval streets.
- Museo de Bellas ArtesMuseum
- Elsewhere
- Keşlik MonasterySightCappadocia, TurkeyExplore its rock-hewn structures.
- KaymaklıHotelCappadocia, TurkeyLabyrinthine underground city.
- Göreme Open-Air MuseumMuseumCappadocia, TurkeyFresco-covered cave churches.
- Ihlara ValleyTrailCappadocia, TurkeyWintry walks.
- Playa del MatorralSightFuerteventura, SpainLengthy beach.
- CofeteSightFuerteventura, SpainOffbeat and isolated beach.
- Parque Natural de CorralejoSightFuerteventura, SpainEndless dunes.
- Eryri (Snowdonia)TrailSnowdonia, United KingdomMountains, coastline, lakes, waterfalls.
- National White Water CentrePlaceSnowdonia, United KingdomOpen to rafters year-round.
- Sé (cathedral)SightFunchal, PortugalOrnate cathedral.
- Mercado dos LavradoresMarketFunchal, PortugalArt deco market.
- Monte Palace Tropical GardensGardenMonte, PortugalBloom year-round.
- Reid's PalaceCaféFunchal, PortugalElegant afternoon tea service.
