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5 Incredible European Wonders to Experience
Add these five European wonders to your bucket list. You have to experience them to believe them!
Hike the Olive Trail – Lugano, Switzerland
The first time I visited Lugano, Switzerland, I was just a child but I still remember the winding hill-top landscape overlooking the pristine lake. That’s exactly the view you’ll experience on the Sentiero dell’olivo (Olive Grove Trail). While most Swiss tourists will be in the bustling city center, you can enjoy a countryside trail lined with ancient olive trees.
The pathway stretches 3.5 km long, connecting the hidden villages of Castagnola and Gandria. You can start the hike from either town, but the traditional starting point is from Gandria – a town of roughly 200 people that can only be reached on foot or by boat!
The entrance is marked by a small olive logo but it’s very easy to miss it and asking for directions can be tricky in the Italian-speaking town, but with a few handy phrases and points in the right direction, you’ll be on your way to one of the rarest European trails.
The views from this trail are incredible
Imagine unique hillside houses along narrow streets, sprawling olive trees and views of the famous Lake Lugano from every angle and you’ll get a sense of what the Olive Trail is all about.
Want more? Read about Hilary’s trip to Lugano!
Anastasia Harper
Doing a tour backpack tour in Europe this summer. Really excited to see all the sights and experience the culture and food.
Jacalyn Beales
Love this piece! Would love to visit Santorini!!!
Helen Dark
Beautiful! Gosh, I haven’t been to any of these places. So many fascinating places. I’m a fan of fragrances and I would love to visit Le Studio des Fragrances at Galimard. Visiting that place and creating my own bottle of perfume would be a dream come true.Thanks for highlighting these cities!
xoxo
Helen
Merry Robinson
Such an awesome post. Would love to travel to all these places. Wow brilliant pics! they all look incredible. There is so much more to see than the highlight to been found on the web. There’s something eye-popping around every corner.
Lela House
Explicit photographs you have there! i’m interested in visiting that black beach.
Rosemary Robles
Now I really need and love to get on the road, ? Great article!
Kimberly Vigil
Informative list, thanks. I must say that these awesome places are worth checking out. It’s worth it to sit back and enjoy a well-earned meal at Il Tramonto while watching the sun set. I would love to witness that beautiful sunset with my fiance. thanks for this excellent post!
Louise Stone
So many fascinating places. Travelling around the world sounds like a goal worth pursuing. I’ve talked to countless people about their adventures and experiences in life. It’s really an accomplishment to see and enjoy the wonders of this world. Time to update the bucket list, perhaps. ?
Jenny Garett
Majestic. That’s the word I could describe to those places. I think that Europe is everyone’s favorite continent. I’m going to Budapest this summer, heard that is an amazing city as well. Great read.
Jae Medina
Best Europe related bucket list that I ever came across! Just wanted to stop by and say these are great tips! Definitely a great read. I will definitely be sharing on Facebook! Keep up the good work! 🙂