Meteora mountain – one of the most memorable places in Greece

June 9, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Meteora mountain – one of the most memorable places in Greece Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More One of the most memorable places in Greece is a beautiful monastery complex of Metéora. It is located in northwestern edge of the Plain of Thessaly. From here to a height of 400 meters […]

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Categories: Greece, Nature, Sights

Valley of the Butterflies in Greece, Rhodes

June 8, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Valley of the Butterflies in Greece, Rhodes Updated: May 24, 2020 | By Claire | More Just outside of Rhodes, Greece, is where you will find the famous Valley of the Butterflies. It is a beautiful and picturesque valley that has been slowly carved away over millennia by a slow, almost trickling stream. The very […]

Tags: , , , ,

Categories: Greece

Mount Etna – largest active volcano in Europe | Sicily, Italy

June 7, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Mount Etna – largest active volcano in Europe | Sicily, Italy Updated: January 10, 2020 | By Claire | More Located on the Island of Sicily, Mount Etna is the highest point on the island. Standing at 3,350 meters above seal level, it is considered to be the largest active volcano in all of Europe. […]

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Categories: Italy, Nature

Filicudi – one of eight Aeolian islands near Sicily, Italy

June 6, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Filicudi – one of eight Aeolian islands near Sicily, Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More The island of Filicudi is one of eight that make up the Aeolian archipelago of islands that are situated just to the north of Sicily. Filicudi is a small island which is home to only 300 […]

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Categories: Italy, Nature

Stromboli – volcanoes in Sicily, Italy

June 5, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Stromboli – volcanoes in Sicily, Italy Updated: December 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Situated just off the northern coast if the Italian city of Sicily, nestled in the Tyrrhenian Sea is where you will find the volcanic island of Stromboli. Stromboli is home to one of the three currently active volcanoes in the […]

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Categories: Italy, Nature

Neuschwanstein Castle – one of the most photographed sights in all of Germany

June 5, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Neuschwanstein Castle – one of the most photographed sights in all of Germany Updated: June 4, 2020 | By Claire | More You will find the Neuschwanstein Castle in the southernmost portion of Bavaria. The castle is considered to be one of the most photographed destinations in all of Germany. The castle and the surrounding […]

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Categories: Germany, Sights

Sierra Nevada National Park – the largest national park in Spain

June 4, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Sierra Nevada National Park – the largest national park in Spain Updated: May 28, 2020 | By Claire | More In the southeastern part of Spain, you will find the Sierra Nevada National Park. It was only back in 1999 when this park was established. Today, it is the largest national parks in all of […]

Tags: , , , , , , ,

Categories: Nature, Spain

Blue Grotto – amazing sea cave you must see! | Capri, Italy

June 4, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Blue Grotto – amazing sea cave you must see! | Capri, Italy Updated: December 28, 2020 | By Claire | More Located on Capri Island, the Blue Grotto is a very popular destination which has attracted countless visitors over the years. Known for glowing a brilliant blue color as a result of the light entering […]

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Categories: Italy, Nature

Tabernas desert in Spain – one of the few deserts in Europe

June 3, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Tabernas desert in Spain – one of the few deserts in Europe Updated: May 26, 2020 | By Claire | More Situated in the southeastern portion of Spain, you will find one of the few deserts in all of Europe. The Tabernas Desert covers an area of 280 square kilometers and sees less than 200 […]

Tags: , , ,

Categories: Nature, Spain

Ritten Earth Pillars – natural pyramids in Italy

June 3, 2010 by europeexplored No Comments

Ritten Earth Pillars – natural pyramids in Italy Updated: December 25, 2020 | By Claire | More Just outside of the sleepy little village of Ritten which is located in the South Tyrol region of Italy, you will find some of the most amazing, naturally occurring pillars that can be dated back to more than […]

Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Categories: Italy, Nature