Summer in Europe means endless days, al fresco dining, and scorching sunshine. In our opinion, there’s no better time of year to explore the continent than in June!
The Greek Islands are swarming with tourists during the scorching hot summer months, but travel to mainland Greece, and you’ll find that things are always a little quieter. In fact, we think that June is one of the best times of the year to explore Athens, the Greek capital.
01.
Greenland is the distant landmass in the far northern reaches of the Atlantic Ocean that, for most of the year, is almost entirely covered in ice. This is a land of extremes, and while the winters are long, cold, and dark, the brief summers are glorious.
02.
In June, Ibiza is enjoying its intense party season. The beaches are packed, the bars are overflowing with tourists, and the best DJs in the world are playing in the best clubs in Ibiza.
03.
Portugal is best experienced in the summer sunshine, but rather than heading to the stuffy and busy cities, why not travel into the countryside? If you’re visiting Europe in June, you won’t be disappointed with a visit to the beautiful Douro Valley.
04.
Budapest is a beautiful city to visit no matter what the season, but it’s one of the best places to visit in Europe in June. With 14 hours of daylight a day, and temperatures reaching averages of 26 degrees Celsius, there’s no better time to explore the Hungarian capital!
05.