Have you started planning your honeymoon? Are you still deciding, where to go? You are at the right place! We have prepared a huge collection of places, from which you can choose.
We have divided these honeymoon destinations in Europe into three categories – beach, adventurous, and cultural. Enjoy!
Beach Honeymoon Destinations in Europe
1) Santorini – Greece
Santorini is often regarded as the best honeymoon destination in Europe. The combination of white-washed buildings pitched on cliffs and the turquoise Aegean Sea makes the views absolutely unforgettable and pictures stunning. There are countless great resorts and many activities you can do, such as hiking along the caldera, wine tours, catamaran cruises and much more.
2) Corfu – Greece
Corfu is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece. It’s gorgeous and luxurious place. Enjoy clear, blue waters, countless beaches and do some activities such as wine tasting tour, discovering old town center or visiting Old Venetian Fortress listed as UNESCO world heritage site.
3) Mallorca – Spain
Mallorca is lovely Spanish island with endless golden beaches lining the pristine Mediterranean Sea. Mallorca is great if you want to not only spend your honeymoon on beach but also do some travelling around – you can visit for example beautiful town of Valldemossa or stunning peninsula Formentor.
4) Mykonos – Greece
Mykonos Is another amazing Greek island, which has everything you want – pristine white buildings, bright blue skies, colorful villages, and amazing beaches along the Aegean Sea. You can also visit a beautiful island of Delos with windmills from 16th century.
5) Dubrovnik – Croatia
Dubrovnik is a pearl of the Adriatic Sea and one of the most beautiful cities in Croatia. The beautiful old town is listed in UNESCO World Heritage list. See the whole city from above riding a Dubrovnik Cable Car and explore historic Rector’s Palace.
6) Amalfi Coast – Italy
Amalfi Coast is another amazing honeymoon destination, which combines quaint cliff-side towns and turquoise water. It’s a great place if you want to spend some time on beach and explore local culture too. Taste great Italian seafood and wine and learn about the explosion of Mount Vesuvius.
7) Crete – Greece
Crete is an amazing island with 600 miles of coastline. There is no shortage of beautiful beaches and scenic views. It’s home to ancient treasures, vibrant towns and sleepy villages. Elafonisi beach with pink sand is one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
8) Valetta – Malta
If you want to escape crowds, Valetta is a perfect place to go. It’s a small picturesque city that is easily walkable and there are many historical landmarks to discover including Baroque palaces and grand cathedrals. Valetta was named the European Capital of Culture in 2018.
9) Cyprus
Cyprus boasts crystal-clear sea, countless picturesque beaches, charming villages, historical sites and impressive mountains. Learn something about local cultural diversities, taste traditional dishes and enjoy a lot of partying.
10) Cinque Terre – Italy
Cinque Terre is a beautiful area of five seaside villages with pastel buildings built on cliffs. Take a boat tour to get a full view of Cinque Terre’s world-famous landscape and enjoy your unforgettable honeymoon experience.
11) Hvar – Croatia
Hvar is a paradise on Erath and one of the most beautiful sites in Europe not only for honeymoon. Enjoy picturesque towns and villages, hillsides covered in pine forests, vineyards, olive groves, and lavender fields. Not even mentioning all these pristine picturesque beaches.
Adventurous Honeymoon Destinations in Europe
12) Cappadocia – Turkey
Enjoy the famous balloon ride over Cappadocia and watch dreamy sunrises and sunsets over conical caves. Cappadocia is just a unique place, great for an adventurous honeymoon. You can also sleep in a cave.
13) Madeira – Portugal
Madeira is an amazing place if you want to combine beach life with hiking and enjoying striking mountainous landscape. Madeira’s subtropical climate makes it a great destination for honeymoon any time of year.
14) Reykjavik – Island
If you want to truly experience the adventure of lifetime, choose Iceland as your honeymoon destination. Unique breathtaking nature like nowhere else with various thermal features, geysers, and waterfalls just can’t be beat. If you come at the right time, you might even see the extraordinary Northern Lights.
15) Tromso – Norway
Tromso is another amazing place for adventurous couples. You can stay in ice hotel and do various activities such as reindeer sledding. Exploring Tromso harbor and visiting numerous fjords is amazing, too. And if lucky, you can even see the Northern Lights as Tromso is one of the best places to see it.
Check these things to do in Tromso.
16) Interlaken – Switzerland
Interlaken is a small city surrounded by alpine lakes and majestic mountains making it a perfect place for adventurous souls. You can enjoy many adrenaline activities such as paragliding, skydiving, bungee jumping, or canyon swinging.
17) Isle of Skye – Scotland
This amazing Scottish island is perfect for couples, who want to enjoy honeymoon, which is a combination of adventure and culture experience. Enjoy hiking along crystal clear lakes and historical castles as well as tasting local Scottish Whiskey.
18) Sicily – Italy
The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea has something to offer for everyone. There are endless historical landmarks to discover for art and history lovers. For instance, Ancient Greek Theatre from 3rd century BC. If you want real adventure, climb up the Mount Etna volcano, that overlooks the entire island.
19) Lake Como – Italy
Lake Como is a picture-perfect place with quaint towns surrounded by mountains and beautiful lake. You can spend some days laying on beach and swimming in a lake as well as hiking many amazing treks to the mountains.
Cultural Honeymoon Destinations in Europe
20) Rome – Italy
The Eternal city of Rome is simply something different from all European metropolis. Historical landmarks are simply everywhere you walk. Moreover, you can visit the world’s smallest country – Vatican, which makes Rome even more special.
21) Paris – France
There are just not many more romantic places than Paris. What makes everyone to fall in love with French capital city? Historical landmarks, hidden gardens, striking churches, gorgeous architecture, cozy cafes, delicious French wine, tasty cheese and the list could go on and on…
22) Florence – Italy
Florence is a city made perfectly for honeymoon. Florence offers a small-town charm thanks to its pint-sized city center with cobblestone streets. The Renaissance architecture along the serene Arno river, exceptional collection of art and stunning cathedrals make this city in the heart of Tuscany so special.
23) Venice – Italy
There is a reason, why Venice is one of the most visited cities in the whole Europe. If you don’t mind more crowds, you will not regret. The city landscape with enchanting canals and romantic centuries-old architecture is just one of a kind. Enjoy the famous gondola ride on your perfect honeymoon.
24) Barcelona – Spain
If you are art-lovers and culture enthusiasts, choose Barcelona as your honeymoon destination. You can spend many days exploring architectural wonders of Gaudi such as Park Guell or Sagrada Familia and take photos of all these colorful mosaics and unique statues.
25) Prague – Czech Republic
Prague nickname is “The city of hundred spires”. The historical city center of the Czech Republic’s capital is just hard to match. The combination of Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque architecture creates a very romantic atmosphere for honeymoon. Enjoy one of the best (and cheapest) beers in the world and tasty cuisine. You can also visit many other great places in the Czech Republic.
26) Vienna – Austria
Vienna is a perfect honeymoon destination for history and art lovers. Austria’s capital offers various cultural attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, the Museum of Fine Arts or the world’s oldest zoo. If you would like to have a honeymoon in winter, Vienna has one of the best Christmas markets in Europe.
27) Budapest – Hungary
Budapest is a very affordable destination, which offers unique bathhouses, quirky ruin pubs and tea shops. You can also enjoy a great typical Hungarian cuisine, vivid nightlife, extensive shopping centers and much more.
28) Bruges – Belgium
Most of the travelers going to Belgium visit mainly Brussels, but Bruges is the real treasure. You will feel as if you have left the real world and appear in the fairy tale. The city is easily walkable so you can enjoy the medieval architecture and romantic canals the most.
29) Lisbon – Portugal
Lisbon is a stunning city with cobblestone streets and hilltop castles full of buzzy restaurants, fashionable stores, boutique hotels, and quirky bars, which makes it a perfect place for a honeymoon, especially for young energetic couples.
30) Salzburg – Austria
Salzburg is one of Austria’s most dreamy cities with breathtaking architecture and tranquil surroundings. During the day, you can walk through various gardens and visit Hellbrunn palace. At night, romantic walk along the Salzach river Is just perfect.
31) Porto – Portugal
Porto is a smaller brother to Lisbon but it has its own charm. It’s still a big city with a lot of beautiful places and things to do. However, it’s much more peaceful. You can also make a day trip to a famous wine destination – Douro Valley.
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