As summer comes to an end, we’ve decided on some of the most enchanting and unforeseen natural getaways for a scenic holiday away from the crowds.
If you are looking for some other nature getaway, Hiiumaa, the largest island of the moment in Estonia, you can check all the correct boxes. Surrounded by the invigorating waters of the Baltic Sea, Hiiumaa is a paradise for sailors, hikers and surfers. For maximum foreign travelers, the easiest way to get to the island is by ferry from Tallinn. From here, you can rent a room in the captivating city of Kordla and venture into the island’s sandy beaches. Be sure to visit the Kopu lighthouse, which dates back to the 16th century and is one of Hiiumaa’s best-known monuments.
Ideal for the autumn months, Hiiumaa is sunnier and less rainy than the Estonian mainland. At the end of a long day of exploration, indulge in a pint of Hiiu beer and a delicacy dish: smoked fish.
TAtras National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises from the plains of Poland and Slovakia to the snow-capped peaks of the Carpathians, and is full of unspoiled landscapes for nature lovers and adventurers.
The mountains are a year-round attraction, providing miles of beautiful trails, ski slopes, campsites and rock formations suitable for climbing. The Polish town of Zakopane, just a two-hour drive from Kraków, is the ideal starting point for a quiet nature getaway, while the Slovak component offers more impressive trails.
In the center of Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan Mountain Range, Ala Archa National Park is an oasis of wild herbal beauty. The park covers more than two hundred km2, at an altitude of 1,500 m in front of the 5,000 at semenov-Tian-Shansky Peak, one of the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.
Located just 40 km south of the capital, Bishkek, the park is ideal for a day of holiday by car, personal taxi or organized tour. Although hiking is less difficult in spring, summer and autumn, if you stop in the park in winter, you’ll see stunning snow-capped peaks and, if you’re lucky, see one of the few snow leopards in the park.
Located in central Croatia, Plitvice Lakes National Park has an infinite number of square kilometers of waterfalls and cascading lakes hidden under lush hills from some otherworldly. The UNESCO World Heritage site can be visited seamlessly in a day from the capital, Zagreb, or from the coastal city of Split, but it deserves at least a few days of your time to enjoy all that it has to offer.
Swimming in the lakes is prohibited, but the park offers a variety of trails and stunning views. October, when the leaves are golden and the water turns bright turquoise, it’s really beautiful. Alternatively, a winter getaway to the lakes will give you snow-covered Christmas postcard views.
When the mighty Danube reaches the Black Sea, it is divided into the Danube Delta, a vast and beautiful expanse of artificial waterways, reeds and pristine beaches. The nearest city is Tulcea, however, there are many accommodation features in the center of the reserve that offer immersion at very affordable prices.
The delta itself is home to a lot of bird and fish species, miles of marshes and secluded beaches. Accessible on foot or by boat, the coasts are an oasis of peace and tranquility, especially in the autumn months, when the summer heat fades, wildlife is prepared for the winter months and the lush marshes become ochre. And as if the beautiful landscape wasn’t enough, the fish and seafood of the region, especially fish soup, are considered the most productive in Romania.
The crystal clear waters of Lake Ohrid, on the border between Albania and Macedonia, make for a cooling late summer destination. Stay at the Macedonian town of Ohrid, which, with its Ottoman architecture and myriad of Byzantine churches, is the perfect base to discover the area. When you’ve finished exploring the town’s rambling maze of cobbled streets, the lake is the perfect place to unwind and relax, either at one of the Ohrid’s many lakeside cafes or one of the beaches a little further out of town. The St Naum monastery on the Albanian border and the remains of the town’s local castle both make great trips: especially when followed by a trip to Ljubaništa beach to watch the sunset over the waves.
Contrary to popular perception, kazakhstan’s landscape offers more than steppe extensions. Often described as the “pearl of Kazakhstan”, Burabay National Park is a dynamic mosaic of pine forests, lakes, flora and fauna and intriguing rock formations. Take a rowboat on Lake Burabay and leave Goluboy Zaliv to succeed at Zhumbaktas Rock, the birthplace of many Kazakh legends, or, if you feel fit, brave the climb to the highest peak of the region, Mount Kokshetau. Meanwhile, a gentler hike that still offers beautiful views of Lake Burabay and its neighbor, Lake Bolchoe Chebachie, is to walk to the most sensitive of those near Bolektau.
Easily accessible from the country’s capital, Nur-Sultan, visitors to Burabay come only to appreciate nature, but also to let its mysterious magic work: the park is a popular spot for medical tourism, due to its supposedly healing qualities. pines and birch trees.
The Ksamil Islands are an archipelago in southern Albania available by boat (or swimming if you feel energized). They have some of the highest unspoiled beauties of the country, with non-violent beaches and calm waters.
The village of Ksamil is located south of Saranda, the unofficial capital of the Albanian Riviera, and is not far from the Albanian-Greece border. In fact, it is so close to Greece that it makes more sense to fly to Corfu and take a boat to Saranda, as a bus from Tirana will take about five hours. From Saranda, there are normal buses to Ksamil, which is located within Butrint, a national park with its own desirable ecosystem and the remains of an ancient city. To escape the crowds, rent a boat and head to one of the 3 Ksamil Islands, a few steps away and less crowded. Fresh local seafood is a must, so plan a nightly beach picnic with grilled fish or shrimp to take away and get a bottle of bloodless Spumante at a nearby store.
The river goes from rapid blue to white that attracts beams from all over Europe. If you need to go paddling on the water by yourself, the city of Zabljak is the center of various tourist activities of the park. If you prefer to walk, you can take a winding direction through the various lakes scattered across the hills, or return over the lines of war that erupted here during World War II.
The most popular beach hotel in Courland Tower is Nida, a 14th-century town on the shores of Courland Lagoon. Due to the fragility of the herbal landscape of the peninsula, Nida has virtually no tourists, as the offer of accommodation and hotels is limited. Be sure to make an ebook in advance.
On warmer days, you can swim in the lagoon or on the secluded beaches of the peninsula. On colder days, you can access the domain on designated trails. Locals proposed preparing a picnic of local specialties such as smoked fish, rye bread and beer, and headed to the Parnidis dune just as you leave Nida. Rising 52 meters, the sunset on the peninsula and the sea from this position is spectacular. There is also a campsite near Nida and a nudist beach on the shore of the Baltic Sea if that is its atmosphere.