Is Europe Still Worth It in 2025? Try These 5 Underrated Regions Instead

Written By Aysha Simmonds

If Paris feels too pricey and Rome too crowded, don’t write off Europe just yet. Regions like the Azores (Portugal), the Peloponnese (Greece), and Slovenia’s Soča Valley offer jaw-dropping landscapes and cultural charm minus the surge pricing. You can hike, swim, and sip wine with locals, without dodging a hundred tour groups.

🧳 Explore these low-key gems and use THIS to plan your intercity transport and rural lodging options.

  • Puglia, Italy – whitewashed hill towns and olive groves.

  • Alentejo, Portugal – slow food, cork forests, no crowds.

  • Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia – UNESCO heritage, lakeside charm.

  • Transylvania, Romania – castles, folklore, and forests.

  • Peloponnese, Greece – coastal towns, ancient ruins, and few tourists.

Sources:

  • Lonely Planet. "Europe’s Hidden Gems in 2025."

  • Euronews Travel. "Travel Trends for the New Europe."

Aysha Simmonds
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