Updated June 8, 2026 by europeexplored
The Roháče mountains are the most dramatic section of Slovakia’s Western Tatras — a jagged ridge of granite peaks, deep glacial valleys, and crystal-clear mountain lakes (plesá) that many seasoned Slovak hikers consider even more beautiful than the High Tatras, with the added benefit of significantly fewer crowds. The Roháče form the westernmost extension of […]
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Categories: Nature, Slovakia
June 20, 2010 by europeexplored
Écrins National Park in France – one of the most popular ecotourism destinations Updated: April 2, 2020 | By Claire | More You will find Écrins National Park in the South East part of France. The park is perhaps one of the most popular ecotourism destinations in the region, with almost 1 million visitors making […]
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June 19, 2010 by europeexplored
Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve in France – European Grand Canyon Updated: March 26, 2020 | By Claire | More It was back in 1980 when the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve was first established in France. This beautiful and awe-inspiring destination offers a unique Mediterranean experience. The gorges themselves are home to a number of important […]
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June 18, 2010 by europeexplored
Grand Canyon of Verdon in France – the biggest canyon in Europe Updated: April 26, 2020 | By Claire | More When it comes to visiting France, there is just so many different things that you can see and do, which will keep you busy for days. While many people choose to visit Paris as […]
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June 17, 2010 by europeexplored
Mercantour National Park in France Updated: January 6, 2020 | By Claire | More Mercantour National Park is located on the southern ends of Alps, in France, at the borders with Italy. It covers an area of 685 square kilometres. Most of the territory lies at an altitude ranging from 1800 meters above sea level. […]
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June 15, 2010 by europeexplored
Coto de Doñana National Park – a unique biodiversity in Europe | Spain Updated: March 30, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More It was back in 1969 when the Doñana National Park was first established. For the centuries leading up to its establishment, the region was most commonly used as a hunting grounds by […]
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June 14, 2010 by europeexplored
Lake Prespa in Greece (partialy in Albania and Macedonia) Updated: April 25, 2020 | By Claire | 1 More Located in the southeastern portion of Europe, along the border of Albania, Greece as well as Macedonia, you will find the twin lakes known as Lake Prespa. Situated 853 meters above sea level, the Great Prespa […]
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Categories: Greece, Nature
June 13, 2010 by europeexplored
Vikos Gorge in Greece – one of the deepest canyons in Greece Updated: January 6, 2020 | By Claire | More Vikos Gorge lies at the north-western part of Greece, in the Pindos mountains. It belongs to the deepest canyons in Europe. Vikos Gorge is 20 km long and 400 m wide but at some […]
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June 12, 2010 by europeexplored
Mount Giona – one of the tallest mountains in Greece Updated: July 11, 2020 | By Claire | More In central Greece you will find the majestic Mount Giona. Since the days of antiquity, it has been known locally simply as Aselinon Oros. It is considered to be the tallest mountain to the south of […]
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Categories: Greece, Nature