With countless historic towns and idyllic villages in Europe coupled with picturesque beaches and scenic mountains and exciting magical fairytale castles and ancient ruins, it's not hard to see why Europe attracts more than half of its tourists. Here are some of the most beautiful natural beauties in Europe.
1. Godafoss Falls, Iceland
This is a must-see on your Iceland trip. It is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the entire European continent. This beautiful waterfall is located on the Skjalfandafljot glacier river in northern Iceland. Godafoss Falls is 12 meters high and 30 meters wide.
Godafoss Falls is surrounded by volcanic rock and is shaped like a horseshoe. Godafoss Falls consists of two main waterfalls and a small waterfall. If you're lucky enough to go to Goda Foss Falls, don't miss the morning view of Goda Foss Falls at sunrise.
2. Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland
This is one of Europe's tourist attractions and is located in the Burren area in County Clare, Western Ireland. The cliffs range in height from 400 feet to 700 feet and stretch for more than 8 kilometers along the Atlantic coast.
Not only can you see magnificent cliffs here, but you can also enjoy stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and beautiful sunsets. In addition, the Cliffs of Moher are home to about 29 different bird species, and Atlantic dolphins are often seen in the water below the cliffs. More than a million tourists visit this fascinating natural wonder every year.
3. The Dolomites, Northeastern Italy
This is a beautiful mountain range in northeastern Italy. This mountain group consists of 18 peaks above 3000 meters above sea level. The Dolomites are world-famous for their beautiful alpine landscape, with picturesque valleys, lush forests, glaciers and plains.
In 2009, UNESCO added the Dolomites to the World Heritage List. In addition to admiring the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomites, you can also enjoy a variety of activities in the Dolomites, such as climbing, mountain biking and hiking.
4. Faroe Islands
This is a beautiful archipelago of 18 islands located between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. The Faroe Islands are part of Denmark. As of 2017, the Faroe Islands had a resident population of 50,000. Many parts of the Faroe Islands remain pristine due to their sparse population.
With towering cliffs, majestic mountains, spectacular waterfalls and picturesque valleys, the archipelago is also a great place to watch the Northern Lights in winter.
5. Verdon Gorge, Southeastern France
This is the most beautiful canyon in the entire European continent, also known as the Grand Canyon of Europe. The turquoise Verdon River flows through the canyon. From the air, the Verdon River seems to be a dark green jade belt floating in the canyon.
Aside from the turquoise Verdon River, the Verdon Gorge is a natural wonder in itself, which is approximately 15.5 miles long and 700 meters deep. Walled cliffs and deep valleys also make the Verdon Gorge a paradise for hikers and climbers.
6. Navagio Beach
This is a sapphire dream beach on the Greek island of Naxos. This beautiful beach is known for its clear blue waters and high limestone cliffs. This picturesque beach is only accessible by boat. Navagio Beach is also known as Shipwreck Beach because a ship named Panagiotis was wrecked on this beach.
Overlooking Navagio Beach, the water is crystal clear, beautiful, and the sea is gentle, which is why people like to come here for snorkeling and diving.
7. Matterhorn
This is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Europe. The majestic Matterhorn, 4,478 meters above sea level and shaped like a pyramid, sits in the Alps on the border of Switzerland and Italy. It is the most beautiful mountain in the Alps and a very famous mountain in the Alps.
The Matterhorn points straight to the sky and stands in the Alps with its unique pyramid shape. When the sun rises, the mountain peaks covered with snow for many years reflect a dazzling light, which is very amazing.
8. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
One of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Croatia, this 114-square-mile national park is made up of 16 stunning terraced lakes interconnected by a series of beautiful waterfalls. The water in the lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park is rich in minerals, giving the waters a turquoise color.
It is one of the oldest national parks in Europe. The park is divided into upper and lower areas, with 12 lakes in the upper area and 4 lakes in the lower area. Walking along the walking trails in the park, you can enjoy views of emerald lakes and magnificent waterfalls.
