Lower Saxony is a region full of landscape contradictions, a wide variety of leisure opportunities, numerous cultural events and picturesque towns. The land stretches between the rivers Ems and Elbe, includes the North Sea coast and the Harz Mountains. The region is famous for delicious food, amusement parks, many tourist attractions and places included in the UNESCO World Natural Heritage. Lower Saxony is a very picturesque region full of contrasts, which is mainly due to the diversity of the local landscape . This area is perfect for relaxation - there are clean beaches, the amazing East Frisian Islands and amazing natural wonders, such as the Lüneburg Heath, the Weser Uplands and the Harz . In addition, Lower Saxony is also famous for its horses, and has as many as 13,000 to offer. kilometers of bicycle routes.

Lower Saxony - a holiday in a picturesque landscape

We had been planning the trip opening the camping season for a long time. This year we decided that our May weekend destination would be camping in Italy . We wanted to go to Garda again, and an important argument was, among others, close distance to Poland. Even though it snowed in Austria the day before our departure, it was already sunny on the other side of the Brenner Pass, and during our spring break we even managed to feel the breeze of summer. We usually go camping with a camper or trailer. This time, however, we received an invitation to a campsite where there are no pitches! There was an opportunity to test accommodation in a holiday home, which we decided to do for the first time in our lives. Did we like it?.

Picnic in Altomincio Family Park

Coming from the north, we cross high mountain peaks covered with spruce forests, then we travel through a lowland area with numerous rivers, to finally reach the crystal clear sea with a beautiful lagoon. Such a variety of terrain awaits every tourist in the north-eastern part of Italy, in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a region that attracts both lovers of mountain hiking and sea bathing. It is also a perfect place for lovers of monuments and history . This region is known worldwide for the production of Tokaj, Merlot and Grappa wines. The inhabitants of Friuli Venezia Giulia strongly emphasize their sense of separateness from other parts of Italy. This difference manifests itself primarily in the Friulian language , in which you can see Germanic and Slavic influences.

Friuli Venezia Giulia - from the peaks of the Alps to the Adriatic Sea

In the northern part of Dalmatia, on the picturesque coast of the Adriatic Sea, you will find charming holiday towns that are part of the Zadar Riviera. The central city of this area - Zadar - is surrounded by five national parks and two nature parks. It is the perfect place for nature lovers. When looking for sights, it is worth seeing the town of Nin located on the island, as well as the fishing village of Privlaka. The Zadar Riviera covers the most diverse part of the Adriatic coast . The region abounds in small bays and islets. There you will find the Kornati archipelago and the protected natural areas of Velebit and Telašćica . There are many historic towns in this area. They are also worth seeing from the deck of a motorboat or yacht, which can be easily booked through Click & Boat .

Picturesque towns of the Zadar Riviera

Bulgaria is an ideal holiday destination - the seaside beaches are wide and sandy, and low prices of hotels, meals and tourist attractions as well as entertainment make Bulgaria come to Bulgaria every year about 7 million tourists from all over the world. If you wanted to list the most interesting places, both for sightseeing and lazy relaxation in this Balkan country, you would have to create a very long list. For party people: Golden Sands. The resort, located 17 km from Varna, is a combination of beautiful, wide beaches, clean sea water, fresh air and sources of beneficial drinking water. An excellent gastronomic, hotel and entertainment base has developed here. Local entrepreneurs took care of a rich sports and recreational offer, but also trade with local products and souvenirs. In the evening, numerous nightclubs, discos and casinos open their doors.

Bulgaria - a sunny destination for inexpensive holidays

Tuscany attracts like a magnet and is often considered the quintessence of Italy. Cultural wealth, a mild climate, the beauty of nature and delicious dishes are the charms of this region of Italy. We will find there wonderful cities full of monumental monuments, such as Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Grosseto, whose unusual atmosphere is at least partly due to their turbulent history. Tuscany is a large region divided into several provinces. To visit the whole area, you need to spend at least a dozen or so days . It is worth seeing not only large cities , which are very popular among tourists, but also smaller towns and the beautiful landscapes surrounding them, filled with vineyards and olive groves .

The most beautiful places in Tuscany

Slovenia is a small but very diverse country that boasts beautiful karst regions, wonderful and vast caves, as well as many spas. This is largely due to its location between the Julian Alps and the Adriatic Sea. The capital of the country is Ljubljana, which is one of the smallest capitals in Europe, but it is characterized by unusual architecture and many monuments. The Prekmurje region is also worth paying attention to. Slovenia is considered a country of many cultures, due to the fact that some regions of this small country were once considered an integral part of Austria, while others, especially the coastal ones, were part of Italy. The eastern regions belonged to Hungary. This is where mainly Jews and Roma lived. Slovenia is also known for many spas and SPA centers, such as Moravske Toplice, Terme Lendava, Terme Radenci.

Prekmurje - the largest plain of Slovenia

The northeastern part of Italy has amazing landscapes and, at the same time, the region of Emilia Romagna, full of wonderful monuments and art. This area was created by joining two districts that meet in the capital of the region - Bologna. Emilia Romagna stretches from the Adriatic Sea to the Apennines, and therefore boasts a variety of nature. There are many beautiful, historic cities such as Parma, Modena, Ferrara, Rimini. The area of Emilia Romagna abounds in lowland areas, stretching in the form of the Po Plain to the peaks of the Apennines covered with forests, the highest of which - Cimone - reaches 2,165 m above sea level. The coastal areas are famous for their beautiful beaches and are a great tourist attraction. Lake Valli di Comacchio is located in the eastern part of the region.

Emilia Romagna - the UNESCO monuments trail

Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but at the same time the most crowded and most visited place in Europe. Such great popularity of the Italian capital is related to the historic architecture and the romantic atmosphere of the city. The Colosseum, the most famous monument in Rome, is visited by 30 thousand people a day. tourists - this number amounts to approximately 6.5 million people annually. The beautiful, atmospheric capital of Italy offers many attractions, monuments and romantic places. Rome is an eternal city that attracts tourists and history buffs. Traveling through the Italian capital, we come across ancient monuments or medieval churches every step of the way. However, Rome is also a place where you can relax in the midst of nature . To do this, just go to one of the city's many parks or gardens.

On the trail of parks and gardens of Rome

In northern Dalmatia, opposite the island of Pašman, lies the picturesque town of Biograd, famous for its colorful history, marina, wonderful beaches and spas. This place has been a tourist and sailing center for years. At the beginning of the 20th century, Czechs rested there in large numbers, Biograd was also a favorite resort of dignitaries from Yugoslavia and other communist eastern bloc countries. North Dalmatia is a region of Croatia distinguished by its charming, numerous bays, islands and peninsulas, and the picturesque coast of the Adriatic Sea . This area is not only beautiful sandy beaches, but also lush green vegetation, olive and fig groves and vineyards. There are many parks in Dalmatia, such as Kornati National Park, Krka National Park . There are also beautiful, historic towns there. We will see the greatest historical treasures in Zadar and Šibenik . However, smaller towns like Biograd also impress with their historic architecture.

Walk through the streets of Biograd

Grosseto is both a town and a province located in the central part of Italy, in the Tuscany region. The area stretches from the slopes of the Colline Metallifere to the border with Lazio. There we will see the diverse landscape of the Maremma and the coastline between the Gulf of Follonica and the mouth of the Chiarone River. The province can be proud of a centuries-old history - its origins date back to the Middle Ages. Until recently, Grosseto was considered the ugliest corner of Tuscany, as it was dominated by swamps and quagmire . It was only Mussolini who had the order to drain and cover the wetlands. Since then, the region has started to develop and expand. There are still plenty of wildlife spots there, such as the Parco Naturale della Maremma e Monti dell'Uccellina or the Laguna Orbetello Nature Reserve . The province of Grosseto is also full of historical artifacts, you can see the remains of Etruscan settlements , Spanish fortresses, and the ruins of Roman villas.

The charms of the province of Grosseto

Florence is a city visited by tourists, full of monuments, works of art and a place where you can taste real, delicious Italian food. Florence gained fame and high position as the center of medieval trade in Europe, and later became the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Florence, known as the Athens of the Middle Ages, was expanded thanks to funds donated by Julius Caesar. The history of the city, as well as its flavors, are inextricably linked with the powerful families ruling in Florence. The most famous are the Medici , who were bankers and helped the city flourish between the 15th and 18th centuries.

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Lower Saxony - a holiday in a picturesque landscape