17 HIDDEN GEMS IN EUROPE TO VISIT ON A BUDGET IN 2022

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I’m grateful I was able to travel at a time when postcards were the norm as I feel I had the chance to experience many hidden gems in Europe. Places like Portugal, Sumatra, Croatia, Namibia, and the Czech Republic which are now hugely popular destinations were once so exotic back in the late nineties.

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But what about today? Here are some of the best destinations in Europe on a budget for those looking to get off the main tourist trail.

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Asturias and Covadonga Convent, Spain

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Mdina & Zebbug, Malta

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Salzkammergut region, Austria

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The Azores, Portugal

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Perast, Montenegro

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17 HIDDEN GEMS IN EUROPE TO VISIT ON A BUDGET IN 2022

But what about today? Here are some of the best destinations in Europe on a budget for those looking to get off the main tourist trail.

Asturias and Covadonga Convent, Spain

In the middle of Spain’s north coast near the Bay of Biscay, is the Asturias region. It may be small in space, but it’s big on travel value. One-third of the Asturias region is protected and UNESCO has recognized four biosphere reserves within it.

Mdina & Zebbug, Malta

A Mediterranean jewel and the ninth smallest country in the world, Malta attracts travelers with breathtaking landscapes and a stunning coastline, a rich medieval heritage, and of course delicious food.

Salzkammergut region, Austria

Hidden in the Salzkammergut region is Lake Hallstatt, one of the most beautiful Alpine lakes in Austria. It’s an outdoor adventure playground in both summer and winter and, with those stunning views, you’ll want to return again and again.

The Azores, Portugal

The Azores is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic 800 miles off the coast of Portugal. Breathtaking landscapes, volcanoes, crater lakes, fishing villages, and waterfalls are waiting for you.

Perast, Montenegro

Just offshore are two spectacular settings: the island of St. George, and the Adriatic’s only artificial island, Our Lady of the Rocks. Perast is also known for its Venetian-heritage buildings.

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