The 5 most beautiful towns in Europe that you mustn't miss

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We all know that Europe is full of fascinating cities, and many people who are visiting Europe for the first time will choose big cities with a rich history and human character like London, Paris and Rome. But there are also a number of small towns in Europe that are mainly natural and quite charming, and are also worth a special visit.

1. Italy - Five Fishing Villages

The Five Fishermen's Villages are five small villages set against the sea, overlooking the northern shore of the Mediterranean. The Italian word 'terra' means land, and this land is like an island in a different world. Their names are: Riomaggiore、Manarola、Corniglia、Vernazza、Monterosso.

Historically, the Five Fishermen's Village has had many admirers, painters, naturalists and writers such as the English Shelleys (wife Mary Shelley is the author of Frankenstein) have followed them here.

Legend has it that Shelley and his friends probably arrived here by boat and then made their way ashore in Monterosso, where they discovered this splendid five-fish village. They also visited the nearby monastic church, took in the long, winding coastline from a high vantage point and dined on wonderful olive oil anchovies.

It is a place where even the most world-weary person can be refreshed. There are no cars, no city noise, just a steady stream of tourists and the exquisite beauty of the cliffside.

Legend has it that Shelley and his friends probably arrived here by boat and then winded up ashore in Monterosso, where they discovered the tiled five-fisherman village. They also visited the nearby monastic church, took in the long, winding coastline from a high vantage point and dined on wonderful olive oil anchovies.

2. Austria - Hallstatt

Hallstatt, a village in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria, is situated on the shores of Lake Hallstatt at an altitude of 511 meters. It is called "the most beautiful town in the world" or "the oldest salt capital in the world".

Hallstatt is the oldest town in Austria and is most notable for its unparalleled landscape and the chalets that line the hills and water, which is why it is also known as a "postcard from paradise".

With its warm climate, Hallstatt is a great place to visit all year round. This lakeside town, which stands between treacherous slopes and jewel-like emerald lakes, is full of fairy-tale homes.

3. Greece - Santorini

Santorini, known in ancient times as Thera and later changed to Santorini in 1207 in honor of Saint Irene, is a ring of islands made up of a group of volcanoes in the Aegean Sea, 200 kilometers southeast of mainland Greece.

The restaurants and cafes here are built on the volcanic cliffs of Fira, and the white houses are connected in layers, with a staggered height, creating a unique cityscape. From the bus stop, visitors can walk through the domed churches and alleyways at the back to reach the cliffs, where there are many small white houses, churches and cafes, as well as a view of the active volcanic island opposite.

4. Czech Republic - Krumlov

The charming town of CeskyKrumlov (also known as CK Town) in South Bohemia is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.

Surrounded by the meandering Vltava River, the medieval town with its castle at its heart is a sweeping medieval city of breathtaking beauty, with a patchwork of mostly Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.

It is a fairytale town that will captivate you from the first moment you see it: the meandering river, the cascading red roofs along its banks, joined by the occasional green dome of a few churches, complete all your imagination of Bohemia.

5. UK – Windermere

Known as 'the most beautiful landscape in the English Midlands', Windermere is one of the locations for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, where the lake is filmed as Harry flies through the air on a winged beast with an eagle's head and horse.

The Lake District is the English backyard and Windermere is the gateway to the rest of the Lake District towns, so 'warm' is an understatement.

When you're here, all you need to do is relax, slow down, take in the scenery around you, pace into the little shops on the side of the road, or pick a restaurant or cafe to sit down and enjoy the food - it's a great time.