5 insider tips that you should not miss.
Crowds are now an impossibility for many people. If you can't get used to mass tourism and overcrowded beaches again so quickly, you should consider a vacation away from the crowds. There are plenty of places! And the best thing is: some of them are even in Europe and are easy to reach.
Here are five Islandswhich are currently still considered insider tips and where you are guaranteed to enjoy an undisturbed holiday.
The Canary Islands are a popular vacation destination for Europeans. It is not uncommon to encounter large crowds in the hotels or on the beaches. La Gomera, the second smallest island in the Canary Islands, is still considered a real insider tip. Impressive lava beaches with black sand, dreamlike fairytale forests and deep gorges surrounded by imposing peaks stretch out in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. La Gomera is not only ideal for an undisturbed beach vacation, but also for adventurous hikes and relaxing moments in the forest. The island is also known for its sustainable tourism, which aims to protect nature and the idyllic habitats of plants, animals and inhabitants.
When you think of the North Sea in Germany, you often have an image of crowded beaches and sun-seeking vacationers in your head. In addition to the well-known (and often overcrowded) towns such as Cuxhaven, Friedrichstadt and Dornum, there are a few gems in the north of Germany that are still undiscovered and where you can relax with pleasure. Such as Juist, a small island in the middle of the Wadden Sea. So far, there is no sign of mass tourism there - on the contrary! This is because the tides ensure that the ferry can only cross over to Juist once a day during high tide. This means that there are no day tourists and you have the longest beach on the East Frisian island to yourself. Sustainability also plays a major role on Juist. The island has set itself the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030.
Greece would probably not be at the top of your list of places that are far removed from mass tourism. Yet there are around 6000 different Greek islands, 227 of which are completely uninhabited. In addition to Rhodes, Santorini and Crete, there are numerous other dream destinations in Greece. Karpathos, for example. The island is located in the far south and is the second largest of the Dodecanese archipelago after Rhodes. Deep blue water, miles of sandy beaches and small villages with white houses have often led to Karpathos being referred to as the secret Santorini. As the island is very remote from the rest of the country, it is also considered a real insider tip by the Greeks themselves.
Even if the term "dream island" is not immediately associated with the Scandinavian region, there are indeed places in northern Europe that are perfectly suited as vacation destinations and have so far been spared from mass tourism. The Åland archipelago is one of them. The 6,700 (!) small islands of Åland lie between Sweden and Finland and are considered a politically autonomous region. While the official language is Swedish, the islands officially belong to Finland. There is so much to discover there! Numerous idyllic villages and coastal towns stretch across the archipelago. The red granite cliffs, from where you have a breathtakingly beautiful view of the roaring sea and an unforgettable sunset, are also very special.
Sustainability and privacy can be perfectly combined in the Seychelles. Bird Island in particular promises an escape from everyday life, which is often dominated by stress and hectic. The northernmost island of the Seychelles is one of the last paradisiacal hideaways on earth. One of the reasons for this is that there is only one accommodation on Bird Island. The lodge focuses on sustainability and ecotourism. You will look in vain for air conditioning, refrigerators, televisions and telephones. Guests can stay for a maximum of seven nights; there are almost no day tourists. What also makes the island special is the fact that it closes twice a year for a month at a time so that the local birds can breed in peace.
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