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Every year when our vacation time comes, most of us face the same dilemma: whether we go to a place we already know and where we feel very comfortable, or we decide to go ahead and discover a new destination. For those folks who love discovering new places, here are five destinations that will make your holidays truly spectacular.
1. Arcos de Valdevez -Portugal
Arcos de Valdevez is a beautiful town located in the Minho region, right next to Peneda Mountains and the banks of River Vez. Containing 51 civil parishes, this small and charming village has an incredible geographical variety that attracts thousands of tourists round the year. Castles, towers, bridges, shrines, and even remains of ancient civilizations can be found here. Don’t forget to try the famous vinho verde and pay a visit to the beautiful Church of the Espírito Santo and the Peneda-Gerês National Park.
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2. Grebaštica-Croatia
Grebaštica is a picturesque village and one of the most famous places of the Šibenik Riviera. Constantly inhabited since the Roman times, the city will tell you its story through its architecture and ancient monuments.
Grebaštica is a perfect destination to come on holiday with friends or family, because, as well as having access to the beautiful Adriatic Sea, the city is a paradise for those who enjoy bike rides through the forest. Here you’ll enjoy sport adventures at its best.
3. Menaggio-Italy
The Italian town of Menaggio has been since the beginning of the 19th century, a popular tourist destination among celebrities and millionaires in the world. Nowadays, many travelers visit Menaggio, because of its natural charm and its strategic position between Lake Como and the northern Italy mountains, which serves as the starting point for many excursions and sports activities. Homeland of countless sculptors and architects, Menaggio is a town full of nature and art that you´ll surely fall in love with.
4. Carcavelos, Portugal
Located 12 kilometers west Lisbon, we’ll find the beautiful town of Carcavelos. Famous for its wines and its surf beaches, this beautiful town has the optimum conditions for the maximum enjoyment of sea waves. During the sunny days of summer, you can enjoy multiple surfing shows on the beaches. Don’t miss the chance to visit the amazing Forte de São Julião da Barra or a walking tour around the Tejo River.
5. Copenhagen – Denmark
With an enviable geographic position, the Danish capital is a bridge between Europe and Scandinavia that will surprise you with an interesting mix of traditions and charming landscapes, which enchant millions of tourists throughout the year. Danish people are bicycle lovers by nature and will never miss the chance to eat a good smørrebrød (a piece of butter bread with different toppings) or to hear live jazz. When in Copenhagen you should pay a visit to Statens Museum for Kunst (National Gallery of Denmark), which apart of being an architectural gem itself, houses the country´s best art works. But if you want to visit one of the most picturesque places in the city, you have to visit the Christian´s Harbor, a man-made island built during the 17th century as a military fort that became the working class neighborhood of the 20th century.
