When choosing a place for a vacation in Europe, it is not at all necessary to be torn between a beach vacation and a city vacation with excursions and gatherings in bars.
The British newspaper The Times compiled a list of 25 European cities that have both. Moreover, in autumn it will be no worse, and even better, than in summer.
1. Nice, France: one of the most famous promenades of the Mediterranean, museums, gastronomy.
2. Larnaca, Cyprus: warm sea even in autumn, delicious cheap food, archaeological museum.
3. Naples, Italy: view from the beach of Mount Vesuvius, the ruins of Pompeii, the most delicious pizza.
4. Lisbon, Portugal: conditions for surfing, cozy streets, and pastel de nata desserts.
5. Chania, Crete: new city beach, old city excavations, and waterfront cafes.
6. Heraklion, Crete: all-inclusive resorts and archaeological museum with ruins.
7. La Coruña, Spain: a surfer’s paradise, the world’s oldest working lighthouse, many cultural attractions, and a rich selection of tapas.
8. Marseille, France: man-made beaches, limestone coves and wine.
9. Venice, Italy: Lido Island with spacious beaches that contrast so well with the crowded central streets of the city.
10. Vigo and Cies Islands, Spain: an almost untouched nature reserve, oyster bars, and fish restaurants.
11. Tivat, Montenegro: Proximity to the city of Kotor with its picturesque bay and medieval streets, with overnight accommodation at an affordable price.
12. San Sebastian, Spain: A foodie’s paradise with great beaches.
13. Valencia, Spain: long promenade, old town, and lively central market.
14. Split, Croatia: turquoise bays and the legacy of Roman emperors.
15. Porto, Portugal: The seaside suburb of Foz do Douro and casual dining with snacks and wine.
16. Barcelona, Spain: comments are unnecessary – everything is here.
17. Montpellier, France: Over 30 kilometers of sand, kitesurfing, kayaking, and flamingo spotting in nearby lagoons.
18. Palermo, Italy: A historical and culinary maelstrom of multiple cultures unlike any other city in Italy, with a beautiful beach just a few minutes away by bus.
19. Oslo, Norway: Floating saunas and street food by the fjord.
20. Lecce, Italy: Baroque beauty and a nearby beach in Puglia.
21. Málaga, Spain: A city beach surrounded by date palms and bars, and a bit of Picasso.
22. Cagliari, Italy: Rich cultural heritage, stunning medieval to modern architecture, and close proximity to the country’s best beaches.
23. Dubrovnik, Croatia: a great place to say goodbye to summer.
24. Palma de Mallorca, Spain: Perfect waterfront and cozy old architecture.
25. Biarritz, France: The French’s favorite place on the Atlantic coast – from surfing to tastings.