# Europe

> We've traveled to many countries in Europe over the past fifteen years: we're starting to know this continent, which is probably our favorite, pretty well! As a fun fact, our first big trip together was a nine-country coach tour of Europe in 2012: a ton of memories and a real turning point for our love of travel.
>
> Check out our articles, country by country, with all our tips, detailed itineraries and budgets, plus our favorite spots.

Source: https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/europe/

## The countries we've been to

- [Canary Islands](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/canary-islands/)
  Tenerife and Lanzarote over ten days each: our roadtrips around the Canary Islands, region by region, from Teide National Park to the north of Lanzarote. Itineraries, accommodation and tried-and-tested places.
- [Croatia](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/croatia/)
  Our trips to Croatia: a week in Istria and three days in Split, on the Dalmatian coast. Itineraries, accommodation and favourite spots for planning your trip.
- [Denmark](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/denmark/)
  Our trips to Denmark, with three days in Copenhagen. What to see, what to do and where to eat in the Danish capital.
- [England](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/england/)
  Our getaways in England: a weekend in Bristol and a day in Bath, between Roman baths and Georgian architecture. Itineraries, accommodation and favourite spots.
- [Germany](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/germany/)
  Our trips to Germany, starting with a weekend in Aachen, a spa town easy to reach by train from Paris. What to see, where to stay and where to eat.
- [Italy](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/italy/)
  Our trips to Italy: Rome, Venice, Milan, Genoa, the Cinque Terre and Lombardy, from Lake Garda to Lake Como via Bergamo. City breaks and one- to five-day getaways, with itineraries and favourite spots.
- [Malta](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/malta/)
  Our trips to Malta: Valletta, the Three Cities, Mdina, the Dingli cliffs, the Blue Grotto and a day on the island of Comino. Itineraries and tips for visiting the archipelago.
- [Portugal](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/portugal/)
  Our trips to Portugal, with four days in Porto, on the banks of the Douro. What to see, what to do and where to eat in the city.
- [Slovenia](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/slovenia/)
  Thirteen days on the road in Slovenia, from Lake Bled to the Piran coast, via Ljubljana, the Vršič Pass, the Soča Valley and the Škocjan Caves. Our step-by-step itineraries and favourite spots.
- [Spain](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/spain/)
  Our trips to Spain: Madrid, Seville, Toledo, Zaragoza and Girona, the Balearic Islands with Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, and the Bardenas Reales desert. Itineraries and good spots tested on the ground.
- [Switzerland](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/destinations/switzerland/)
  Our trips to Switzerland: a weekend in Geneva, and Lausanne all the way to the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Articles coming soon: itineraries and favorite spots.

## When to go to Europe by season?

In Europe, the two best times to go are spring, from April to June, and fall, from September to October: temperatures are mild and the weather is nice in most countries.

- **Spring (May-June) and fall (September-October)**: generally speaking, these are the two ideal times to enjoy many countries in Europe, with mild temperatures and nice weather. As for crowds, keep an eye on school holiday dates and public holidays tied to religious celebrations (like Easter or Ascension Day in May) to avoid the crowds.
- **Shoulder season (April and November)**: these months can be a great opportunity to discover cities or regions that are very hot the rest of the year, like Malta or Andalusia, for example. We visited Seville in November and had lovely temperatures around 25°C.
- **The holiday season (December)**: if you're after a festive atmosphere to visit Christmas markets or ring in the New Year, destinations like London or Germany could be right up your alley, despite the cold.

These recommendations are based on our own travel experience, climate data for each country, and feedback from our friends and family and our Instagram community. Since climate change is increasingly affecting how regular seasons are, treat our tips as general trends to help you plan your trip.

## Our trips to Europe, country by country

We've traveled to many countries on the continent, in different seasons and with several travel styles, from day trips and city trips to road trips: here's a rundown of what we've discovered in Europe over the years.

| COUNTRY | CITY OR REGION EXPLORED | WHEN | TRAVEL STYLE |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Germany | Aachen | December 2023 | City trip (2 nights) |
| Germany | Berlin | July 2012 and May 2017 | Multi-night city trips |
| Germany | Cologne | January 2024 | City trip (2 nights) |
| England | Bath | May 2023 | Day trip |
| England | Bristol | May 2023 | City trip (4 nights) |
| England | London | June 2022 | City trip (2 nights) |
| Canary Islands | Gran Canaria | November 2025 | One-week road trip |
| Canary Islands | Lanzarote | January 2020 | One-week road trip |
| Canary Islands | Tenerife | February 2022 | 10-day road trip |
| Croatia | Istria | July 2021 | One-week road trip |
| Croatia | Split | October 2021 | City trip (2 nights) |
| Denmark | Copenhagen | March 2022 | City trip (4 nights) |
| Spain | Alicante | June 2025 | City trip (4 nights) |
| Spain | Formentera | September 2019 | Day trip |
| Spain | Girona | November 2023 | City trip (4 nights) |
| Spain | Ibiza | September 2019 | 4 days (no car) |
| Spain | Madrid | September 2017, May 2019, June 2025 | Multi-night city trips |
| Spain | Menorca | June 2024 | One-week road trip |
| Spain | Zaragoza and the Bardenas Reales desert | November 2021 | City trip (3 nights) |
| Spain | Seville | November 2019 | City trip (4 nights) |
| Spain | Toledo and surrounding area | May 2019, October 2026 | City trip and road trip in Castilla-La Mancha |
| Spain | Valencia | July 2017, July 2026 | City trips (6 nights) |
| Italy | Bergamo | May 2023 | City trip (3 nights) |
| Italy | Brescia | May 2024 | City trip (2 nights) |
| Italy | Cinque Terre and surrounding area | August 2021 | Multi-stop trip by train (4 nights) |
| Italy | Genoa | April 2024 | City trip (3 nights) |
| Italy | Milan | February 2019, October 2022 | City trips (2-3 nights) |
| Italy | Pisa and surrounding area | August 2021 | City trip (2 nights) |
| Italy | San Pellegrino | May 2023 | Day trip |
| Italy | Sirmione and surrounding area | May 2024 | City trip (3 nights) |
| Malta | Valletta, Mdina, Blue Lagoon | August 2019 | One week (no car) |
| Portugal | Lisbon | August 2016 | City trip (7 nights) |
| Portugal | Porto | November 2022 | City trip (4 nights) |
| Slovenia | Ljubljana, Piran, Bled, Soča Valley, Logarska Dolina, Maribor, Ptuj | July-August 2019 | 13-day road trip |
| Slovenia | Ljubljana, Piran, Bled, Soča Valley, Velika Planina | July 2021 | 18-day road trip |
| Switzerland | Bourg-en-Lavaux, Geneva, Lausanne | May 2019 | City trip (by train) |
## All our articles - Europe

- [A week in Menorca: what to see, what to do](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/week-in-menorca-what-to-see-and-do/)
- [Sirmione and Lake Garda: what to see, what to do](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/sirmione-and-lake-garda/)
- [Brescia in 2 days: what to see, what to do](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/brescia-in-2-days-what-to-see-and-do/)
- [Genoa in 4 days: what to see, what to do](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/genoa-in-4-days-what-to-see-and-do/)
- [A weekend in Aachen, Germany: what to see, what to do](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/weekend-in-aachen/)
- [A weekend in Girona](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/weekend-in-girona/)
- [A weekend in Bristol](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/weekend-in-bristol/)
- [A day in Bath, England: what to see and do](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/day-in-bath/)
- [4 days in Porto](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/4-days-in-porto/)
- [A day at Lake Como](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/day-at-lake-como/)
- [5 days in Rome](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/5-days-in-rome/)
- [A day in San Pellegrino Terme](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/day-in-san-pellegrino-terme/)
- [Bergamo in 3 days](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/bergamo-in-3-days/)
- [Three days in Copenhagen](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/three-days-in-copenhagen/)
- [10-day road trip in Tenerife](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-day-road-trip-tenerife/)
- [10 days in Tenerife: Teide National Park](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-days-in-tenerife-teide-national-park/)
- [10 days in Tenerife: the west and the south of the island](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-days-in-tenerife-west-and-south/)
- [10 days in Tenerife: the north of the island](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-days-in-tenerife-north-of-the-island/)
- [Three days in Zaragoza](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/three-days-in-zaragoza/)
- [The Bardenas Reales desert](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/bardenas-reales-desert/)
- [Three days in Split](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/three-days-in-split/)
- [Pisa and Lucca (Tuscany)](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/pisa-and-lucca-tuscany/)
- [Cinque Terre and its surroundings](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/cinque-terre-and-surroundings/)
- [A week in Istria (Croatia)](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/week-in-istria-croatia/)
- [The Slovenian coast between Piran and Izola](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/slovenian-coast-piran-izola/)
- [A day in Ljubljana](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/day-in-ljubljana/)
- [Venice and its islands in five days](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/venice-and-its-islands-in-five-days/)
- [10-day road trip in Lanzarote](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-day-road-trip-lanzarote/)
- [10 days in Lanzarote: the north of the island](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-days-in-lanzarote-north-of-the-island/)
- [10 days in Lanzarote: the heart of the island](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-days-in-lanzarote-heart-of-the-island/)
- [10 days in Lanzarote: the west of the island](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-days-in-lanzarote-west-of-the-island/)
- [10 days in Lanzarote: Arrecife](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/10-days-in-lanzarote-arrecife/)
- [Seville in four days](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/seville-in-four-days/)
- [A day in Formentera](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/day-in-formentera/)
- [Four days in Ibiza](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/four-days-in-ibiza/)
- [The Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea)](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/three-cities-vittoriosa-cospicua-senglea/)
- [A day in Comino](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/day-in-comino/)
- [Mdina, Dingli cliffs and Blue Grotto in a day](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/mdina-dingli-cliffs-blue-grotto-in-a-day/)
- [Discovering Valletta](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/discovering-valletta/)
- [13 days of road trip in Slovenia](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/13-day-road-trip-slovenia/)
- [Visiting the Soča valley](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/soca-valley/)
- [Road trip on the Vršič Pass](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/road-trip-vrsic-pass/)
- [From Lake Bohinj to the Vintgar Gorge](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/lake-bohinj-to-vintgar-gorge/)
- [A day at Lake Bled](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/day-at-lake-bled/)
- [Logarska Dolina and northern Slovenia](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/logarska-dolina-northern-slovenia/)
- [Maribor and Ptuj, two towns in Lower Styria](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/maribor-and-ptuj-lower-styria/)
- [Visiting Celje and its castle](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/celje-and-its-castle/)
- [Predjama Castle, a cave-dwelling curiosity](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/predjama-castle/)
- [Visiting the Škocjan caves](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/visiting-the-skocjan-caves/)
- [Madrid in two days](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/madrid-in-two-days/)
- [Four days in Milan](https://voyagesurlacomete.fr/en/blog/four-days-in-milan/)