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Bicaz Gorge – enjoy some of the most spectacular views of the Romanian countryside

You will find the Bicaz Gorge in the north-eastern part of Romania. It is here where the Bicaz River cut a passageway that connects Transylvania and Moldova; allowing easier access between the two Romanian provinces. The Bicaz Gorge itself is more than eight kilometres long and today can be more readily traversed thanks to the […]

High Tatras National Park – the most beautiful place in Slovakia

It was back in 1949 when the High Tatras National Park was first established in the northern part of Slovakia. There is a unique and important preservation area which is dedicated to both flora as well as fauna which can only be found on some of the tallest mountains in Europe. When the High Tatras […]

Laguna de Fuente de Piedra – one of the largest colonies of pink flamingos in Europe | Spain

It was back in 1988 when a 1,364 hectare parcel of land just outside of Andalucia was first designated as a preserved area in order to help protect one of the largest colonies of pink flamingos on the Iberian Peninsula. Today, the Fuente de Piedra Lagoon is not only home to the largest colony of […]

Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina – find the most secluded beaches in Portugal

While there are countless national parks that can be found throughout Portugal, one of the finest stretches of coastline in all of Europe can be found at the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejo e Costa Vicentine. The 100 kilometre long stretch of coastline that is situated between Porto Covo and Burgau has been well preserved […]

Seegrotte in Austria – the largest underground lake in Europe

Not far from Vienna, in the village of Hinterbrül, there is the cave system with the largest underground lake in Europe – Seegrotte, covering an area of 6,200 m². It is not a classic natural cave but the former gypsum mine. In 1912, the ceiling fell down and mine was flooded with 20 million liters […]

Museum of Liptov Village – learn more about the folk architecture in Slovakia

If you are travelling through the Liptov region in Slovakia, it is important to take the time to stop by and visit the Museum of Liptov Village. This is a very attractive landmark within the region and is known for housing a number of excellent collections of folk architecture. Many of the small villages in […]

Spiš castle in Slovakia – one of the largest castles in Central Europe

Monumental, amazing, powerful. These are attributes which can characterize Spiš Castle, the largest castle ruins in the Slovak Republic and one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe. The castle was added onto UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1993. Spiš Castle is spread on an area of more than 4 hectares on a travertine […]

Ruidera Lagoons – a unique natural park in Spain

Ruidera Lagoons (Lagunas de Ruidera) is a unique natural park located in the southern part of Spain, 240km south of Madrid and 270km west of Valencia. Natural park consists of 16 lagoons located above the La Mancha plain and covers an area of more than 38 square kilometres. The lagoons are connected by waterfalls, rivers […]

Penyal D’ifac – the smallest protected area in Europe | Spain

Peñón de Ifach is a rock formation and protected Natural Park situated above the bay of Calpe, in Valencia region. It is also a symbol of this seaside town and also of the whole Costa Blanca. In earlier times, this rock was, thanks to the excellent strategic location, used as a watchtower. Currently, the Peñón […]

Slovak Paradise National Park – one of the most beautiful landscapes in Slovakia

Are you going on vacation to one of the greenest countries in EU – Slovakia? So let’s head straight to the Slovak Ore Mountains, where in its north-east part you can find one of the most beautiful areas in Slovakia – Slovak Paradise National Park. You can convince yourself why it is proudly called Paradise, […]