Green is the color of Nature, of love, of relaxation, of sustainability, of growth. Although I have already written many articles on green, this wonderful hue always inspires new topics. On this occasion, I am featuring 7 beautiful European destinations I visited in 2025 and 2026, and their greenery. Discover Hvar Island, Opatija, Trakošćan Castle, Miramare Castle, Budapest, Ljubljana, Rastoke in Slunj, and Slovin Unique Estate in Rastoke. 🙂
Hvar Island
My green story about 7 beautiful European destinations starts with lovely Hvar. Enjoy the colorful sights of picturesque natural landscapes throughout the Hvar Island – olive groves, vineyards, lavender fields, pine woods, beaches… The refreshing greenery of this sunny Dalmatian island is an inspiration to designers and writers alike. Discover the stories of charming historic towns and villages and explore Dalmatian traditions. Milna, Malo Grablje, Velo Grablje, Brusje, and Hvar are some of the places you’ll explore on Hvar Island, Croatia.
Related Article: What to See in Wonderful Hvar in a 5-Day Stay
Opatija
In Opatija, Croatia, there are vibrant parks that invite visitors to take a walk and enjoy the sights of captivating flowers, stunning works of art, and architecture. Angiolina Park, St. James’ Park, American Gardens, Margarita Park… Take a look at the various plants from around the world, discover the historical and artistic stories behind each park, stroll along the charming paths, and then sit on a park bench to relax your body and mind while observing the lush greenery of this charming town in the Bay of Kvarner.
Related Article: What to See in Beautiful Opatija, the Queen of the Adriatic
Miramare Castle
Elegant Miramare Castle is the first gem you’ll discover while travelling towards Trieste, along the sightseeing coastal road. A lush historical park, covering almost 22 hectares and featuring a wealth of botanical species and monumental trees, surrounds this well-known Italian castle.
Trakošćan Castle
Historic Trakošćan Castle, in northwestern Croatia, stands on a hill above the picturesque lake of the same name, surrounded by a lush park. The uphill path through the park takes you on a refreshing walk to the stylish castle. I enjoyed the walk around the lake and up to the castle, followed by a detailed exploration of the furniture and decor.
Related Article: Visit Beautiful Trakošćan – the Castle of Light
Budapest
Every time I visit Budapest, I discover more and more cultural sights, architectural gems, and fun activities. On this occasion, I marveled at the greenery of the charming Hungarian capital. Some of the wonderful landmarks in the photos: the Museum of Ethnography, the House of Music Hungary, the Ferris Wheel of Budapest, the Liberty Bridge, and the Fisherman’s Bastion.
Ljubljana
Lovely Ljubljana, the capital city of Slovenia, is also known as the green capital of a green country. This beautiful city is abundant with parks and natural landscapes. I started my visit by enjoying the greenery of Tivoli Park. In the photos I took, you can see some of the wonderful sights of Ljubljana’s largest park. Naturally, afterwards, I walked to the famous Dragon Bridge and posed next to one of the iconic dragon statues.
Related Article: See the Winter Beauty of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
Rastoke in Slunj
Rastoke in Slunj is a picturesque village where you’ll be surrounded by the loveliness of nature, matched with rustic houses that are like out of a fairytale. Speaking of fairytales, when you visit the Slovin Unique Estate in Rastoke, you’ll walk into the world of stories. For now, I’ll give you a hint – have a look at the photo collage. Discover more in my upcoming articles.
Think Green and Travel. I hope you enjoyed my green story about 7 beautiful European destinations. Best wishes from Danica Maricic, Design and Travel Communications! 🙂
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