From Alpine hamlets to a Greek island gem, these picturesque spots retain their old-world charm.
Europe’s most beautiful villages rarely remain hidden for long.
However, too many travelers can make a once-tranquil village feel uncomfortably crowded.
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Down Albarracin’s narrow alleys and winding lanes await ancient stone towers and ocher-hued castles and chapels.
you could follow the historic walls for the best views up to the old Moorish castle.
Meanwhile, fewer visitors find their way to Pucisca on the island of Brac.
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Bask in its relative solitude and the many prime spots for swimming in the Adriatic Sea.
A stroll along the lovely riverside promenade offers views of the town’s hilltop castle.
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