Europe is best known for its history, culture, and cuisine, but it’s also one of the best destinations for sports. You can have the most unforgettable adventures – from hiking in the Dolomites to exploring active volcanoes in Iceland. With the colder weather approaching, watersports don’t seem that ideal, but here are some of our top European holiday destinations that thrill seekers can enjoy this winter:
- Snowshoeing in Slovakia
If you’re tired of hiking on verdant and rugged landscapes, then maybe you need to swap it for soft, unbroken snow. Slovakia is a hiker’s paradise, especially the Tatra and Carpathian Mountains. Put on your snowshoes and explore the unique rock formations, striking cliffs, and snow-capped pine-scented forests. There are plenty of other activities you can indulge in, including skiing, snowboarding, and dog sledding. After your adventuring, you can relax in one of the many thermal pools.
- Explore active volcanoes in Iceland
Only the most extreme adventurers would be keen to explore an active volcano. Are you one of them? Iceland is one of the most remarkable destinations on the planet – with hot springs, majestic waterfalls, huge glaciers, and volcanoes. Whether you want to go ice caving, glacier hiking, snowmobiling, or volcano exploring, you’ll enjoy every minute of being in this majestic country. Iceland is also home to Europe's most powerful hot spring, Deildartunguhver, and it’s one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights.
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- The Dolomites, Italy
The Dolomites offer a huge range of exciting activities and plenty of tracks for cyclists and mountain bikers. If cycling isn’t your thing, you can enjoy a multitude of other activities, including hiking, hang gliding, canyoning, and snowboarding during the winter months. One of the most popular activities is climbing Via Ferrata – a protected climbing path that was built during World War I. Climbing Via Ferrata is the most exhilarating way to enjoy the beauty and sheer magnitude of the Dolomites.
- Have an icy adventure in Switzerland
Striking scenery and an efficient transport system make Switzerland one of the top European holiday destinations for skiing, hiking, and climbing. The town of Interlaken is home to two of Switzerland’s most recognisable adventure destinations: Jungfrau and the Aletsch glacier, the biggest in the Alps. With over 65,000 km of marked trails along snowy mountains and Alpine vistas, you can see why hiking is so popular in this beautiful country. If you’d prefer something a little more extreme, you can also enjoy snowboarding, skiing, and climbing.
- Adventuring in Spain
Spain’s enticing climate, diverse landscape, and natural beauty make it one of the top European holiday destinations for adventure travellers. Majorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is one of the best spots to experience the many natural wonders of Spain. With stretches of sandy beaches, hills and mountains, varied terrain, and a Mediterranean climate – this island is perfect for adventurers of all kinds. The Serra de Tramuntana – a mountain range and UNESCO World Heritage Site – is especially great for hikers and cyclists.
If Majorca is on your list of European holiday destinations, we have a range of stunning Majorca hotels that will cater to your every need. We have comfortable accommodation with swimming pools, large rooms, and a seaside location. Majorca is one of the top European holiday destinations for travellers looking to enjoy some mild weather in winter – and we offer just the type of experiences you’re looking for.
