All throughout Europe, there are endless places to visit, but with an every growing list of popular destinations, there comes a whole variety of hidden gems to be found. We are global travellers has listed its top 10 most “unique” places to visit in Europe and number one may be quite surprising – especially given it is in the UK. Ben Nevis, in Scotland has taken the top spot for the “best” place to visit in Europe.
Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain, standing at the western end of the Grampian Mountains in the Highland region of Lochaber, near to the town of Fort William. The mountain offers beauty, fresh air and something a little diffferent. It welcomes more than 150,000 hikers every year and is now one of the best places to visit in Europe. The closest airports to the destination are Oban and Inverness but it could be worthwhile doing a tour of the part of the country and using the mountain as a stop off point on your journey.
Ben Nevis was formerly a volcano that erupted and collapsed inward, which then led to the creation of the largest mountain in Scotland. If you enjoy an intense hike at the weekend, then Ben Nevis could be the move for your next adventure.
At the foot of the mountain, you will find the Ben Nevis Distillery, which is home to single malt whiskies and a reward after a long hike. But pack warm clothes, as the temperature at the top of the mountain is often very cold.
The Albanian coast also got a shout out on the best unique places to visit in Europe list. It is an underrated and not at all heavily touristed location that has stunning beaches, beautiful mountain views and quaint little towns to visit while taking a roadtrip along the coast.
The Wild Atlantic Way is an Irish hidden gem that made the top 10 also. It features rocky scenery, award-winning pubs and bistors alongside tucked away beaches that you could well have to yourself at times. Where will you head on your next hidden gem adventure?
