By now our regular readers know that Europe has some incredibly beautiful landscapes that include everything from epic alpine scenery and fairytale-like forests to romantic island paradises.  Still, we have no intention of sitting on our laurels and taking it easy.  We know that there are still a lot of natural wonders out there that you have yet to hear much about yet.  With that thought in mind, here are 17 of the most underrated natural wonders in Europe.

Bornholm, Denmark

Bornholm is a Danish isle situated in the Baltic Sea.  It’s northeast of Germany, and south of Sweden.  It stretches over an area of 227+ square miles (over 588 kilometers).

Bornholm has remarkable beaches too.  The sand is so fine there that Napoleon is rumored to have used its sand in all his hourglasses.

Las Médulas, Spain

Las Médulas is a historic Spanish gold mining site.  It is located close to Ponferrada in the comarca of El Bierzo. It was also once Spain’s most important gold mine and the largest open-pit gold mine in all of the Roman Empire.  Its unusual shape is due to the specific mining techniques the ancient Romans used to mine gold from the mountains.

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Alentejo, Portugal

The Algarve is arguably Portugal’s most popular famous coastline.  The Alentejo. however,  is definitely underrated, despite its incredible beaches and exceptional backcountry, which has millions of cork trees.  The name is Portuguese.  It translates to “beyond (além) the Tagus river” (Tejo).  Alentejo is also the cultural, geographical, and historical region of southern and south-central Portugal.

Mullerthal Region, Luxembourg

The Mullerthal Region of Luxembourg is also known as “Little Switzerland.”  The area is an unusual biotope marked by surprising and beguiling sandstone formations.  Soil erosion and the unique makeup of the rock are responsible for the creation of the landscape there.  It is also known for its quaint villages and picturesque hilly landscape.

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Lake Bled, Slovenia

Lake Bled is a beautiful lake located in the Julian Alps of the popular Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia.  The lake is thusly named because it adjoins the town of Bled.  This lake includes a little island where you can take a pletna or gondola to see the enchanted Church of the Assumption.

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia

The lovely Plitvice Lakes are a noteworthy network of 16 different lakes connected by stunning waterfalls.  These lakes are one of the most incredible wonders of nature.  The Plitvice Lakes is also the home to a diverse habitat.  There you may discover numerous species of wildlife and plants including eagles, wild cats, and brown bears.

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Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard is an archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean.  It is north of Europe’s mainland between Norway and the North Pole.  It’s also one of the northernmost inhabited areas in the world.

Most of these islands consist of fjords and glaciers.  There you’ll also discover largely untouched arctic wilds and such wild animals as reindeer, polar bears, and Arctic foxes.

Järvi-Suomi, Finland

In English, it is called “Finnish Lakeland” or the Finnish Lake District.  It is the biggest of Finland’s four landscape dividing regions.  This hilly, forest-flecked area is actually home to 55,000 lakes, including famous Lake Saimaa, the fifth-largest lake in all of Europe.  The lake plateau includes remnants of continental glaciers.

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Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria

This entire area is the result of the numerous glaciers that long ago covered this area of the country.  This area is also one of the nation’s most incredible natural landscapes.  Each of the seven Rila Lakes is ensconced lower than the one before it.  They’re joined by cascading streams.

Brimham Rocks, England

Are you heading to the UK?  Don’t miss the impressive formations found at Brimham Rocks on Brimham Moor in North Yorkshire, England.  These balancing rock formations stand at a height of almost 30 feet.  Unfortunately, years of erosion from wind and rain have created some strange shapes at this memorable National Trust site.

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Bigar Waterfall, Romania

The Romanian locals refer to the beautiful Bigar Waterfall as “the miracle of Minis Canyon.”  Indeed, the Bigar Waterfall is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Romania.  Blanketed in moss, the waterfall consists of numerous cascading streams from the Mina River creating a halo-like effect.

As Catedrais Beach, Spain

Loosely translated from Galician, the name As Catedrais Beach is “beach of the cathedrals.”  It was named for the way the water has carved away the rock over the years.  In fact, the rock presently resembles a group of archways one might find in an actual church.

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Durmitor National Park, Montenegro

Durmitor is Montenegro’s largest natural park.  Here you can explore Europe’s deepest gorges next to the Tara River.  Go hiking through the verdant pine forests and you might just see a few of the hundreds of native insects, birds, and mammals.  This park is also an official UNESCO World Heritage site.

Formentera, Spain

Everyone who has ever been to Spain knows that Ibiza is world-famous for its off the hook club scene and nightlife.  What you might not know is that dreamy Formentera has a reputation as well.  This island in the Mediterranean is quite picturesque.  It comes complete with fine white sand beaches and clear, azure waters.

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Đavolja Varoš, Serbia

Also known as “Devil’s Town,” those who’ve been, confirm this place is truly worth a visit.  It is a unique rock formation that was created by centuries of erosion further accelerated in the past 100 years by the local forests being cut down.

Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland

The breathtaking Lauterbrunnen Valley may very well remind you of a setting eight out of the famous motion picture The Sound of Music.  It is endlessly Instagrammable.  Explore the area’s alpine villages, snow-capped peaks, and crisp green valleys.

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Gauja National Park, Latvia

The stunning Gauja National Park in Vidzeme is Latvia’s largest national park.  Considered to be a national treasure, it is well-preserved and has many significant historical monuments.  Here you will find ancient ruins and medieval castles along with sheer cliffs, enchanting caves, and natural springs.

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