Ellen Himelfarb

Plenty of us dread the cold temperatures and rainy days that linger for months when winter arrives, but as with every year, there are plenty of places adorned with twinkly lights, filled wholesome crafty goods and pouring cups of steaming glögg that’ll help us get us through it. Christmas Markets are joy-filled places, there’s no denying that, and from the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the mountainous backdrop of Lucerne, there are little squares all over Europe packed with stocking filler and cheerful vibes. Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas or looking to escape to the Mediterranean, there’s a perfect destination on this list for you. Here are our favourite Christmas markets in Europe. Best Christmas markets in Europe at a glance 👯‍♀️ Most popular: Rathausplatz, Vienna, Austria 🎄 Most traditional: Town Hall Square, Tallinn, Estonia 🎠 Most unique: Liseberg, Gothenburg, Sweden 🔔 Most atmospheric: Colmar, France ⛄ Most underrated: Cathedral Square, Vilnius, Lithuania Which country in Europe has the best Christmas markets? There are a lot of great Christmas markets in Europe, but the country that boasts the highest volume of great Christmas markets has to be Germany. Here you’ve got the likes of Nuremberg (arguably the most famous on the continent), Munich, Berlin, Ravenna Gorge and a whole lot more – each of them as weird, wonderful and uniquely German as the next. For the full list, check out our guide to the best Christmas markets in Germany.  📍 Discove

Há quem tema o frio e os dias chuvosos dos meses no Inverno, mas o que não falta por essa Europa fora são destinos com luzinhas cintilantes, produtos artesanais e copos de glögg a fumegar que nos ajudem a ultrapassar a época. Os mercados de Natal são locais cheios de alegria – é impossível negá-lo. Das ruas empedradas de Edimburgo, na Escócia, ao quentinho do Funchal, na Madeira, há pequenas praças que se vestem para o Natal e espalham o ambiente de festa à sua volta. Já escolheu qual destas 17 cidades vai pedir ao Pai Natal para visitar? Recomendado:🎄O melhor do Natal em Lisboa

When you think about it, beaches are actually pretty simple. All you need are some crystal-clear waters, long stretches of sun-kissed shoreline and you’ve got yourself a gorgeous, ‘gram-worthy patch to lie down and chill out (whilst, obvs, slathered in a healthy dose of sunscreen).  Though plenty have sun, sand and sea in common, no two beaches are truly alike – nature just doesn’t work that way. The glistening white shores of tropical, palm tree-lined bays are a million miles away from volcanic black pebbles along rugged Nordic coastlines. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t all magnificent, and the ones in this list are the very best this planet has to offer: take a look. RECOMMENDED: 🌍The best things to do in the world🏊‍♀️The most spectacular places to swim in the world 🤿The best places to go snorkelling in the world🧗‍♀️The best caves in the world to explore