Sprapped sights and sunbound beaches. A heat wave has hit large parts of Europe this week. Spain was one of the nations cheeks – where on June 28th in the city of El Granado a record high of 46 ° C was recorded.
If something has been recorded in recent years, this will not be the last. It probably looks that we are another long, scorching summer in Europe in Europe. Good if you like your vacation. But if you prefer to look for a cooler corner of the continent where you go?
The obvious answer is to go north to explore the scenic banks and lakes of Scandinavia, the glacier landscapes of Iceland or the fascinating Baltic cities. The alternative is, high, perhaps to the Spanish pikos or the French Alps, where there is a lot of sunshine, but none of the improved warmth and moisture.
Regardless of whether you are looking for an active, cultural or flying and flop break, you will find a selection of ten large opportunities to avoid the worst heat in Europe this summer.
The French Alps: best for outdoor activities
Leaps that serve the Grande Motte Glacier, which rises to a high 11,995 feet above the mountain range of the TIGNES, remain the top temperatures for the summer ski and in the resort, the top temperatures float around 17 ° C and under the cooling activities are kayaks, paddle board and visits to the Acroland water park and adults.
Peak Retreats (023 9283 9310) offers a stay of seven nights in Le Nevada, Tignes Val Claret, from £ 317, self -sufficiency, based on four stays in an apartment with two bedrooms, including Ferry Crossing for Car and Passengers, from July 12th.
Finland: Best for family adventures
The lakes, rivers and forests of East Finland offer a huge playground for active families who want a sunny outdoor vacation without excessive heat. The temperatures rise to a pleasant 21 ° C in child-friendly sorts that are located in a two-hour drive from Helsinki and offer canoeing, swimming, paddle boarding, fishing and local hiking trails.
Discover the world (01737 428 406) offers a five-night taste of Finnish Lakeland of 525 GBP, including car rental. Excluded flights to Helsinki, based on two adults and two children under the age of 12. Departures until September.
Denmark: Best for cycling
Zealand, Denmark’s largest island, offers a peaceful back street and non -filled bike paths, long hours of daylight and gentle sunshine. Relaxing travel routes switch through shady forests, past sandy beaches and scenic fjords and through small fishing villages, with a trip to the coastal town of Roskilde.
Freedom trek (01273 977961) you offer a seven-night, self-guided Zealand bike tour from £ 1,033, including luggage transfer, maps and route information. Excluded bike rental (£ 86 for a hybrid with Pannier; £ 205 for an e-bike), flights to Copenhagen and rail transmissions. Worked weekly from July and August.
Normandy: It is best to be by the sea
The Côte d’Azur can strike the summer temperatures 30 ° C or more in July and August, but north France enjoys a more moderate 20 to 22 ° C. climb over the channel to stay close to the sandy beaches of the Normandy, the chance of visiting the war, trying the sea fruits and exploring the rocky island of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Brittany ferries (0330 162 5457) offers seven nights in the four-star hotel Le Grand Hard-Domaine Utah Beach from £ 1.266, voluntary drive, including Portsmouth return to Caen Ferry Crossing, from August 5.
The Spanish Picos: Best for mountains
While the temperatures in the Costas sizzle, the mountainous areas near the Cantabric coast of northern Spain offer a welcome refuge from the summer heat. The Picos de Europa are best researched on foot with a network of well-marked paths through peaceful rural backwater, the medieval city of pots and the Bukolische Valdeón Valley.
Pura Aventura (01273 676712) offers an eight -night, self -guided rural and mountain hike tour of £ 1,650, including four lunches, six dinner and luggage transfers. Excluded to Bilbao. Departures during July and August.
Svalbard: Best for wildlife observation
In the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, the temperatures in July and August and nights hardly reach 2c. These islands house walruses, whales and polar bears, which gather in the fjords near the capital Longyearby. Try dogsedding on wheels for a view of the glacier in Nordenskiöldbreen.
Regent holidays (01174 537640; Regent- Holidays.co.uk) Offers a summer break with five nights of £ 1,750, including four excursions. Departures during July and August.
Iceland: Best for spectacular landscapes
Iceland’s summer season is as short as it is cool. July and August see the temperatures that barely reach 13 ° C, but the long days (up to 20 hours of daylight) make this an ideal season to explore their unique internal and coastal landscape. From spectacular waterfalls to spouting geysere and from black sandy beaches to naturally heated lagoons, it is the perfect antidote against the sultry Mediterranean.
Trail finder (020 7368 1317) offers a package for geysers, glaciers and waterfalls in South Island, including car control and entry to the Blue Lagoon, from August 25th.
The Baltics: Best for cruises
A Balsee cruise is a great alternative to the muggy Mediterranean in the summer months, and although you can expect many sunny days, you may also have to pack a jumper for cooler days. The highlights include land excursions to see the mixture of medieval and modern architecture in the cities of the region and the variety of coastal landscapes.
MSC cruises (020 3426 3010) offers a Baltic and Scandinavia cruise from seven nights on MSC Poesia from 2,559 GBP, full board, including children’s clubs, entertainment entertainment and trips to Klaipeda in Lithuania, the Latvian capital of Riga, Stockholm and Copenhagen, which is based on a lushuania. Excluded flights to Hamburg and transfers to the embarkation point in Warnemünde. Departures on July 27th and August 10th.
Switzerland: Best for a group tour
Snow-covered peaks and glaciers, which circle the upper Engadine valley in the southeast of Switzerland, offer a seductive background for Bukolian mountain pastures and larch forests, where mild conditions are ideal for a variety of alpine flowers. Spring comes into this region too late and in July you can still expect orchids, primroses, glaciers Jasmine and Foxguloves to see their best side.
Naturetrek (01962 733051; naturetrek.co.uk) offers a seven -dental Switzerland – alpine flowers of the upper Engadine from 2,595 GBP, entire board, from July 2nd and 9th.
Senja: Best for hiking
The clear, azure-blue sea water and sandy beaches on this distant Norwegian island can commemorate the Caribbean, but the temperatures are quite a contrast. The picturesque landscapes of Moor and Bergen in summer offer an average of 15 ° C in summer a number of spectacular hiking grounds with comfortable accommodations in small fishing villages and long hours of daylight.
Inntravel (01653 617000) offers a seven -night hike Senja – an Arctic island of 2,510 GBP, half board, including car rental and walk. Excluded flights. Departures during July and August.
The prices given are per person, including breakfast, transmissions and flights, unless otherwise stated, and are subject to availability.