Is it time to finally book a holiday, but do you want to look for the undiscovered locations? Good choice! In this way you prevent mass tourism and you actually come to a place that you can still discover all by yourself. We have therefore listed the four most interesting, upcoming holiday destinations for you!
1. Girona
Go to Transavia and book those plane tickets to Girona right away; beautiful Girona is the ideal destination to visit northern Spain. Although many people skip beautiful Girona and go directly to Barcelona, it is the place where you can relax without all the tourists around you. You will find very beautiful architecture, atmospheric streets and squares, a lot of history and you can make all kinds of fun day trips from Girona. Also enjoy a delicious glass of red wine!
2. Matera
In southern Italy you will find the beautiful town of Matera; number two on our list. The Sassi di Matera (the old town center) consists of houses mainly carved out of the mountains; impressive right?! This city has been inspiring all kinds of artists, filmmakers and writers for years; and there is a good chance that you have seen this beautiful environment in films such as The Passion of the Christ. In addition, this beautiful area is also included in the UNESCO list for world heritage.
3. Medina Azahara
In addition to Matera, the beautiful Medina Azahara (in Spain) is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Medina Azahara (located next to the Spanish city of Cordoba) is one of the largest archaeological sites in Spain. You will find many ruins, and the narrow winding streets remind you a bit of Marrakech. Even though you're actually in Spain, you don't seem to mind this for a moment. You can visit all the ruins and you need at least half a day to discover all the beautiful archaeological sites. You can visit Medina Azahara as a day trip, but also use it as a starting point for all kinds of trips to Spain.
4. Sintra
The beautiful and above all impressive Sintra is located near the Portuguese city of Lisbon. While most people decide to visit Lisbon, Sintra is just as well worth a visit or even a stay. The nature is impressive, the town itself attractive and the many palaces and beautiful buildings will never be forgotten. Rent a scooter and drive yourself up the mountain through the beautiful forests to admire the palaces and other castles and beautiful buildings. Ideal as a day trip from Lisbon, but also a great place to stay.
