What European destination is best for a sunny holiday?

The Alps mountain range is so vast that it is difficult to tour all of it! From Courchevel to Les Arcs, Méribel, Val-d’Isère or Chamonix, you will be lost for choice to find your ideal port of call. Skiing is the only recreational activity you can enjoy in the mountains if you visit during winter. However, summer offers a good number of delightful activities for families. You can enjoy the alpine slide, treetop adventure, paintball or various sports.
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Mountain bikers will love the mountain slopes and landscapes that are beautiful throughout the year. Sportsmen can participate in all kinds of water sports like canoeing. Daredevils can try descent rafting on the rocks. It is also the opportunity to try out thrilling sports like paragliding over Grand-Bornand! Families can opt for fresh and clean air by hiking on the Alps mountain range.

The region of Apulia is located in the heel of the Italian boot. Apulia is authentic and natural and offers travellers contrasting landscapes. This sunny destination in Europe is endowed with magnificent beaches and turquoise water. The beaches on the dei Mergoli Bay or dei Turchi Bay are the most beautiful in the region!
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You should visit Bari, the main city in the region and one of the important destinations in Apulia, and Lecce, the “Florence of the South”. Above all, you and your family must see the famous “trulli”, well-preserved troglodytic houses in the Alberobello City and the Itria Valley. Venture further inland to explore rustic and pristine small traditional villages (Gallipoli, Specchia, etc.). Refresh yourself under the shade of the local church.
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Apart from its trullis and beaches, visitors to the Apulia region are also impressed by its imperial and uncompromising nature. It has numerous parks that are suitable for hiking. Along the flanks of Gargano Natural Park, its landscapes are of breathtaking beauty.
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Did you know? The trulli
These are stone houses with pointed pyramid-shaped roofs that first appeared in pre-historic times. Classified as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, some trulli of the Alberobello region date back to the 15th century!

If you are looking for a European destination with gentler sunshine, head for Greece! The beautiful white sand beaches and luxuriant vegetation of the Greek islands will dazzle travellers. Mykonos is one of the Cyclades Islands and it is popular for its festive atmosphere. Santorin and Naxos are other Cyclades Islands. Tourists love Santorin but Naxos is more discreet. Euboea is sometimes counted as one of the Cyclades islands, but it is less visited than its neighbouring islands. Nevertheless, it is the second biggest Greek island after Crete. It has a sparse population and enjoys proximity to Athens, which is 80 km away!
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You can visit numerous beaches like Artaki or Nea Stira and get a tan while you relax under the sun. Why don’t you go diving or water skiing? The Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea are among the best underwater diving and snorkelling spots in the world. You can watch rabbit fish, groupers and octopuses. If you’re going as a family, consider going on a boat tour which will certainly delight the children.
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It is an excellent destination for relaxation and there are numerous places where you can unwind in a peaceful, calm and pleasurable atmosphere. You can go to a spa, massage, hammam or sauna parlour for a pleasant and relaxing experience.