Most Beautiful Countryside Landscapes in Europe

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Ireland ©jmenard48/Flickr

As the travel industry slowly evolves towards a greener way of looking at things, the  countryside and its simple lifestyle are now rediscovered. Although most of Europe’s tourist cohorts are usually targeting big cities like London, Rome or Paris (or/and Mediterranean beach resorts), magnificent countryside remains one of Europe’s biggest assets. An the truth is that few things can compare with the joy of spending a week at the countryside, letting yourself pampered by the discrete aromas of freshly cut grass, home-made bread and allowing yourself to see nothing but trees and blue sky at the horizon. Today we bring you the best of Europe’s countryside landscapes:

Ireland

It’s a well establishes fact that the country of Guinness beer, Leprechauns and soda bread has some of the most picturesque countryside landscapes in Europe. Due to the country’s oceanic climate, there will be green, dark green and more green wherever you look.

If we have convinced you and you are actually contemplating a vacation to Ireland, checkout some great Ireland travel deals we found on Travelgrove:

Cheap Flights to Dublin R/T Fare w/Tax from $389

Round-Trip Flights to Dublin from NYC from$688

11-Nt Escorted Ireland Package w/Meals, Tours & More from $1759

Ireland ©jmenard48/Flickr

Provence, France

For centuries, the Southern coast of France has been the country’s main provider of aromatic plants, essential oils and all those wonderful ingredients that made French perfumes famous all over the world. From the unique sight of lavender fields to the mouthwatering aroma of a traditional vegetable stew, Province is guaranteed to reveal you a totally new way of perceiving the world.

But the whole country of France is beautiful as it is, every part a great vacation spot. Check out some of the best France travel deals we found:

Cheap Flights to Paris R/T Fare w/Tax from $599

Hotel Gray d’Albion, Cannes from $230

Transylvania, Romania

Located in the heart of legendary Transylvania, Apuseni Mountains are nothing but an enormous open air museum, where each new hill is hiding an unexpected panorama and  the architecture of the houses and traditions have remained unchanged for centuries.

Romania might be an unusual holiday spot, but it is a beautiful country. Take a look at Travelgrove’s cheap Romania flights pages and find out how cheap it is to get there by air:

Cheap flights to Romania from $810

Discount Bucharest airfares from $810

Montenegro

Montenegro ©phgaillard2001/Flickr

The steep, forested shores of Montenegro do nothing but only enhance the beauty of the  turquoise sea. You won’t find too many white sand beaches in Montenegro, but medieval castles isolated atop a cliff, ancient woods and splendid panoramas are at home here.

Tuscany, Italy

Immortalized by Renaissance painters and contemporary outdoor photographers alike, Tuscany brings the best out of the Italian countryside. From private vineyards, to roman villas and ivory dressed stone mansions, Tuscany’s rolling hills are covered in thousand of years of history.

We have gathered some of the best Italy travel deals we could find, take a look and start packing:

Florence R/T All Tax Inclusive SALE Fares

Cheap 3.5-star hotels in Venice 

Discount Airfares to Milan, Italy (R/T Fare w/Tax)

Florence – Holiday Inn Florence air+hotel from $1514

Netherlands

The lowlands of Holland are home to some of the most photographed landscapes in the world. Medieval wind mills and tulip plantations give birth to a unique combination. Along the numerous water canals that are used for draining waters of of this territory that was one stole form the sea, you’ll find the traditional Dutch farm houses, colorful and surrounded by huge willows.

Fly cheap to Holland and its largest cities with Travelgrove’s cheap flights pages, check the best rates users found for the next 12 months:

Discount airfares to the Netherlands from $699

Cheapest Amsterdam flights from $699

Portugal

Portugal landscape ©Bosc D'Anjou/Flickr

It’s no secret that the stony hills of Portugal are home to some of the best landscapes that Europe can offer. Portugal’s ruthless sun has bleached these stone walls, stone churches and narrow paved streets to a dazzling white. It is breathtaking, believe me, and if you don’t, book yourself a flight and go see it for yourself:

Cheap Portugal flights from $787

Cheapest Lisbon airfares from $795

Greece

Nothing can match the white of Greece’s flat roofed houses, set against the crazy blue sky. Add some Mediterranean bushes, a serene flock of goats and the solitary tower of an Orthodox church and you’ve obtained the ideal Greek landscape. Vacationing in Greece is quite cheap now, so all you need is a cheap flight and you’re good to go. Here is what Travelgrove users found for the nest months:

Cheap airfares to Greece from $889

Cheapest Athens airfares from $855

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