Although this season’s spring is gone, we will have to wait at least several months and plan our next spring vacation. We have compiled a list of stunning places in Europe that are especially picturesque for city walking tours in spring.
Unsurpassed Paris
The masterpieces of the Louvre will make you dizzy. The Eiffel Tower rises right in front of you. Come to Paris in April. At this time, cherry blossoms are blooming. The famous Paris Marathon takes place in April, accompanied by crowds of fans and street musicians. All shop windows are filled with Easter souvenirs. Launch a boat in the fountain of the Luxembourg Gardens or sunbathe on a sun lounger in the Tuileries and have a picnic.
Landscape Crete
You can enjoy miles of beautiful beaches on the coast. Admire the loud sea and the splendor of the landscapes. The Greeks often place a lonely bench above the gorges and steep rocks that descend into the sea.
Dedicate a whole day to Lasita Valley. Stroll through the old quarters of the Cretan capital of Heraklion. Learn about the achievements of the ancient Minoan civilization. Go to the fish market and buy seafood — they will prepare it for you right away.
In the spring, there are many poppies and bright herbs on the island. It is worth seeing the Day of Flowers holiday, which all Greeks celebrate on May 1.
Aristocratic Como
Lake Como, 40 km from Milan, is a place for romantics and dreamers. Towns, restaurants by the water, groves, and gardens are scattered along its shores. George Clooney lives somewhere here. Think of the movies that were shot on these shores. Try different types of ice cream and take a walk in the garden of the famous Villa Carlotta.
Treasures of Córdoba
Andalusia. Roman, Moorish, Christian, and Jewish cultural heritage are intertwined here.
There are the Roman bridge, the Calahorra Tower, the Alcazar Castle, and the grandiose Mesquite, which has been both a church and a mosque in its history.
Enter the pretty patios (open courtyards), where there are many flowers and greenery.
Mozart’s Salzburg
Salzburg is an old Viennese baroque against the background of mountains. On the mountain is the Salt Fortress, which can be seen everywhere. Festival music sounds all summer long in the local Cathedral and on the squares. Visit the “Sound of Music” excursion based on the famous musical. You will see the cute alpine villages and monasteries that were filmed in the movie.
The Taste of Champagne
In the spring, it is worth seeing how grapes are poured with juice in the French province of Champagne. Visit ancient cellars where millions of bottles are stored, and try excellent wine. You will be welcome at the wineries — they will invite you to the family château and cellars and conduct a tasting.
And do not forget that in Champagne you can not only drink. Go on a hike through fabulous forests and hills and breathe in the fresh, intoxicating air. Admire the architecture of the cathedrals and churches of Reims, Amiens, and Beauvais.
Sophisticated Florence
Florence is an open-air museum. Views, paintings, and statues powerfully capture the imagination. St. Mary’s Cathedral is a marble casket decorated with Michelangelo’s creations. The Ponte Vecchio bridge over the Arno River looks like a fairy tale, day and night.
And you can continue your journey through the historical cities and natural landscapes of Tuscany. They are beautiful in the spring.
