These are the 7 hottest destinations this summer
You don't have to travel halfway around the world to fully enjoy summer. From the hottest beach clubs in Saint-Tropez and Ibiza, to vivid culture on Corfu and Cyprus, to breathtaking nature in Puglia and Montenegro, these European destinations present Mediterranean charm at its most beautiful and diverse.
15 July 2023
Saint Tropez: For glamour and jet set
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For 70 years, Saint-Tropez has been the epitome of elegance, taste and French lightness. This makes the small port city an icon among summer hotspots - and a regular meeting place for VIPs.
Capri: For luxury and dolce vita
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It's only a 45-minute boat ride from Naples to Capri - but at the end of it, a completely different world awaits visitors. The island is the antithesis to the bustling city - and an absolute evergreen among the summer hot spots.
Corfu: for culture and history lovers
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Between gods and glamour, myth and modernity, Corfu follows in the footsteps of Homer, the Austrian Empress Sisi and Jackie O. With a perfect blend of culture, nature and cuisine, the Ionian island remains one of the most exclusive destinations in Greece.
Montenegro: For nature lovers and idlers
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Long underrated as a European summer destination, Montenegro, a small Balkan state on the Adriatic Sea, is rapidly morphing as an exclusive getaway with a host of quaint towns, world-class hotels and groundbreaking nature.
Ibiza &Formentera: For party mood and island dreams
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Its reputation precedes Ibiza, and in many ways it lives up to its party image - but the white island in the Mediterranean offers so much more than just cool cocktails and cool beats. Especially in conjunction with the neighboring island of Formentera, you can look forward to a varied summer on the paradisiacal Balearics, where relaxing days on the beach go hand in hand with sleepless nights on the dance floor.
Cyprus: For Romantics and Educational Travellers
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Chosen by the gods, Cyprus is one of the most romantic destinations in Europe. This summer hotspot beguiles visitors with 10,000 years of history.
Puglia: For connoisseurs and romantics
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Located in the deep south of Italy, Puglia could almost make you think you're taking a trip back in time among its picturesque towns and the longest coastline in the country.
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Summer 2023.
