The Best Western European Destinations to Visit

Western Europe includes the UK, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland. These countries provide some great holiday destinations for vacations. Here are a few of the great destinations in Western Europe.

Paris

The city of Paris is loved by many and is one of Europe's favorite cities. It includes the famous Eiffel Tower landmark, which dominates the Paris skyline. From here, fantastic views of the city are provided from the various levels.

Aside from the Eiffel Tower, the city of Paris also has the large Arc Del Triomph along the Arc de Triomphe, which also includes a small museum with various artifacts. The Louvre gallery is a great art gallery that displays thousands of works such as paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, prints, and drawings, etc. However, the most famous work included at the Louvre is that of the Renaissance Mona Lisa painting. For Disney fans, Paris is a Magic Kingdom destination with Disneyland Paris, which has many great Disney-themed rides. Paris also has some great cathedrals, among the more notable of which include Notre Dame Cathedral beside the River Seine, and Sacre Coeur, which lies at the summit of Montmartre.

The French Riviera

On the south side of France is the French Riviera. The French Riviera includes cities such as Nice, Monaco, Saint-Tropez, and Cannes. As such, the region is renowned for its first-class beaches and beach resorts, and great harbors. For boat enthusiasts, annual regattas held along the French Riviera also include some very large and impressive yachts up to 50 meters in length. Famous film festivals such as the Cannes film festival are also held at the Riviera, along with the Monaco Grand Prix.

Barcelona

In Spain, Barcelona is a city that is great city to visit. The capital of Catalonia is located on the east coast of Spain. As such, it has a few beaches along its coastline and a harbor. Among the more famous Barcelona landmarks are the Sagrada Familia cathedral, designed by Antoni Gaudí. Then, in addition to this, there is the Casa Mila. Notable galleries in the city include the Picasso Museum, which displays the works of Picasso.

Mont Juic is a large hill that rises over 150 meters, and provides some great views of the city. At Montjuic, there is also the Castell de Montjuic, which is an old military fortification. This also includes a Spanish military museum, which displays various military artifacts. During the summer months, festivals such as the Festa Major, which is a colourful music parade along the streets of Gracia, are held in August.

Swiss Alps

The Swiss Alps are a great winter holiday destination. As such, they are a great destination for skiing and other winter sports. Even during the summer, areas such as Grindelwald are great for mountaineering and hiking. Among the Alp's highlights include Bernese Oberland with its alpine forests, mountains, and large lakes.

Balearic Islands

The Balearic Islands are a chain of Mediterranean islands off the coast of Spain. They include Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. All these islands have some great coastline, beaches, and beach resorts, which ensure they remain a favorite European destination. More specific notable destinations here include Ibiza City, which has the old town of Dalt Vila, a UNESCO heritage site. Palma, in Majorca, is also the largest city and capital of the Balearic Islands, which has the large Palma Cathedral.

These are a few of the great holiday destinations in Western Europe. They include great cities such as Paris and Barcelona, and regions such as the Balearic Islands, the Swiss Alps, and the French Riviera. For further details on these destinations and others, the Europe website is worth noting.