Want to travel to Europe for less?

Here are five fantastic places to travel throughout Europe during the shoulder season.

However, there are a few times when it makes a lot more financial sense.

Platzl square with Hofbräuhaus to the right - Munich, Bavaria, Germany

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Namely, in the continent’s shoulder season.

Shoulder season travel refers to those Goldilocks periods right before or after a destination’s high season.

And it’s an especially stellar time for travelers to explore Europe like a local.

Alfama neighbourhood on a sunny day, Lisbon, Portugal

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Need a little inspiration on where to go this shoulder season?

Here are five spots sprinkled throughout the continent that make for spectacular shoulder season getaways.

Nice, France

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Want a luxury European seaside getaway for less?

Cap de Nice and stone beach with beautiful sky at dusk in Nice, France.

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Book a trip to Nice, France, during shoulder season.

This way, you may have a canal all to yourself.

Gondola and canals, Venice, Veneto, Italy

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Old Town Hall at Marienplatz Square in Munich

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Barcelona skyline at sunrise, Catalonia, Spain

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