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Αλβανία

Αλβανία

While visitors to Albania must still prepare to walk some seriously uncharted paths, to dismiss a country that brags a pleasantly unpolished Mediterranean coast and fasci...

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Αυστρία

Αυστρία

Monumental like the Schönbrunn Palace itself, Austria champions its artistic legacy and carries on establishing cutting-edge galleries, museums, and an increasing number ...

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Βέλγιο

Βέλγιο

Seamlessly fusing the old and the new, Belgium stays in tune with the times while not letting go of its Medieval poise. Hip cafes and design boutiques mingle with UNESCO ...

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Βοσνία και Ερζεγοβίνη

Βοσνία και Ερζεγοβίνη

The historical centres of Sarajevo and Mostar, along with the rural countryside of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the beautiful mountains, medieval castle ruins, rafting rivers ...

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Βουλγαρία

Βουλγαρία

A unique blend of nature and history draws in foreign visitors to Bulgaria. Its landscape, that is marked by seven mountain ranges, fascinates nature enthusiasts and make...

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Γαλλία

Γαλλία

The world’s most visited country has plenty to show for its indisputable appeal. The vivid lavender fields of lyrical Provence, the swanky French Riviera (Côte d'Azur), t...

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Γερμανία

Γερμανία

To some, Germany is peaceful towns of timber-framed houses; to others, rolling hills and the mighty Black Forest; to others still, the grungy bars and trendsetting neighb...

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Δανία

Δανία

Denmark feels, at times, as close as it gets to a real-life fairy tale, and with its narrow cobbled alleys and teeny old houses – with doors that are barely high enough f...

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Ελβετία

Ελβετία

Switzerland is a country of still lakes, rolling hills and snowy mountainous landscapes. Located at the crossroads between Eastern and Western Europe, it also separates G...

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Ελληνική Δημοκρατία

Ελληνική Δημοκρατία

Europe’s beloved summertime destination – Greece – is a treasure chest of assorted holiday hot spots, from ancient Athens for the history buffs and city breakers, to is s...

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Εσθονία

Εσθονία

With closer historic ties to Finland than its Baltic neighbour states, Estonia is a nation of just over a million residents who preserve and actively propel the country’s...

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Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο

Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο

Once the beating heart of the greatest empire the world has ever known, the UK is still, in many ways, the centre of it all. It remains one of the world’s major players i...

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Ιρλανδία

Ιρλανδία

Centuries of ancient stories surround the third largest island of Europe, Ireland. Historic mementos can be found everywhere, from prehistoric monuments to castles, ruins...

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Ισλανδία

Ισλανδία

Iceland’s unique geological conditions grant it a rugged and otherworldly beauty unlike anywhere else on the planet. A hotspot for volcanic activity, it is a true land of...

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Ισπανία

Ισπανία

From the Iberian Peninsula to as far south as the coast of Western Sahara, Spain is a country of incredible natural diversity, with some of the world’s finest beaches, re...

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Ιταλία

Ιταλία

The majesty of modern Italy, successor to one of the mightiest empires ever known, is made immense by its exciting collection of outstanding works of art (some by Michela...

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Κόσοβο

Κόσοβο

Despite what the media may have some believe, Kosovo is a safe country to visit that welcomes with a unique blend of medieval art, untouched nature and exceptionally frie...

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Κροατία

Κροατία

Croatia’s momentum as one of the world’s top vacation destinations shows no signs of slowing down. With a burgeoning infrastructure and more flight connections than ever ...

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Κύπρος

Κύπρος

Cyprus offers a diverse landscape with sandy beaches, meadows, and valleys that are as rich as the island’s culture. Learn more about the complex history of Greek Cypriot...

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Λεττονία

Λεττονία

Of the three Baltic states Latvia is, perhaps, the one that carries most Soviet heritage – a large chunk of its population speaks or understands Russian (although numbers...

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Λευκορωσία

Λευκορωσία

Despite its location in the geographic centre of Europe, the former Soviet republic of Belarus has only recently begun to cautiously open its doors to international trave...

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Λιθουανία

Λιθουανία

The quaint Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, continues to appear at the tops of European “best value” charts, and no wonder – with its plethora of attractions and unbeatably l...

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Λουξεμβούργο

Λουξεμβούργο

Explore 1 destinations including Luxembourg

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Μάλτα

Μάλτα

Explore 1 destinations including Malta

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Μαυροβούνιο

Μαυροβούνιο

Explore 1 destinations including Tivat

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Μολδαβία, Δημοκρατία της

Μολδαβία, Δημοκρατία της

Explore 1 destinations including Chișinău

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Νορβηγία

Νορβηγία

The extraordinary beauty of Norway ranges from its coast, with its deep fjords, to densely forested mountain ranges, otherworldly ice fields and pristine glaciers. The wi...

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Ολλανδία

Ολλανδία

With its iconic windmills and canal houses, the Netherlands is surprisingly agrarian for a country known for its cutting-edge innovation and futuristic design – nearly tw...

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Ουγγαρία

Ουγγαρία

Beyond the at once stately and gritty capital of Budapest lie Hungary’s hidden treasures: Lake Balaton (favored by holidaymakers) and the thriving cities of Debrecen and ...

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Ουκρανία

Ουκρανία

Visiting Ukraine is an experience you will be unlikely to soon forget — the country presents a different guise depending on whether you choose to explore its golden-domed...

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Πολωνία

Πολωνία

The country arguably most affected by Europe’s bitter 20th century bloodshed, Poland has by no means let go of its past, but strides steadfastly into the future. Warsaw i...

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Πορτογαλία

Πορτογαλία

Once a mighty empire that stretched from South America to Africa to the Pacific, Portugal is currently the oldest nation in Europe with the same borders, which speaks to ...

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Πρώην Γιουγκοσλαβική Δημοκρατία της Μακεδονίας

Πρώην Γιουγκοσλαβική Δημοκρατία της Μακεδονίας

The complex history and multi-faceted culture of North Macedonia are influenced by Greek, Roman and Ottoman heritage, all of which come together in a unique way. The incr...

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Ρουμανία

Ρουμανία

Bathed by Europe’s second longest river, the Danube, Romania is an increasingly popular, though still largely undiscovered, tourist destination. It boasts a variety of la...

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Ρωσία

Ρωσία

The world’s largest country, Russia is a nation that, in many ways, defined the course of 20th century's world history. Bohemian Saint Petersburg is a journey into tsaris...

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Σερβία

Σερβία

Serbia, the landlocked country historically set at the crossroads of Europe, remains largely undiscovered even by domestic travelers – a state of affairs bound to change ...

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Σλοβακία

Σλοβακία

Right in the middle of Europe lies Slovakia, a testament to how the smallest of countries can often also be the most attractive. Trek the snowy Tatras Mountains, the tall...

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Σλοβενία

Σλοβενία

At the crossroads of the Slavic, Germanic and Mediterranean cultures lies a bite-size country that boasts staggering diversity in terms of landscapes and attractions. It ...

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Σουηδία

Σουηδία

Sweden is the shimmering pearl of northern Europe, from the sunny Baltic coast of the Blekinge region to the dazzling arctic landscapes of Sápmi, or Lapland, in the north...

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Τουρκία

Τουρκία

Historically positioned at the junction of East and West, Turkey is so much more than its vacationer-beloved Turquoise Coast: it is an aromatic glass of hot Turkish tea i...

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Τσεχία

Τσεχία

While Prague remains the undisputable crown jewel of Czech cities, those who venture beyond its magnetic Medieval old town will luxuriate in ailment-curing thermal spring...

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Φινλανδία

Φινλανδία

Finland is, quite simply, a fascinating destination, boasting pristine forest and lake country, fascinating rocky archipelago landscapes, world-class design, one of the m...

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