Where to Go Instead of the Crowds

This title in the Rough Guides Travel Edit series profiles 50 European destinations that deserve far more attention than they get. Each one is set beside a better-known, often overcrowded hotspot, so you can swap the queues for somewhere with the same appeal of culture, character and scenery.

The writing is frank about which famous places live up to the hype and which quieter alternatives reward the trip, with background on local life and culture and photography that shows everyday Europe rather than the postcard version. It suits city breaks, coastal escapes and anyone rethinking how they travel the continent.

• 50 underrated destinations, each paired with a crowded alternative
• Honest, opinionated recommendations from Rough Guides
• Ideas for weekends away and longer trips
• 224 pages, paperback

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