Hidden Gems: Seven Last Minute Holiday Destinations in Europe

While you’re caught up in the hustle and bustle of juggling working and family life, it can be easy to miss the boat on booking your summer getaway. Fortunately, last minute breaks are now part and parcel of the holiday industry with many of us looking for a late bargain by booking a week or sometimes even just hours before take-off. That said, booking a last minute holiday can often mean a more restricted choice of destinations and current global events has meant that long-held popular destinations such as Spain and Greece are only becoming more popular as people avoid countries posing potential danger. But rather than opting for a popular destination offering crowded beaches and an inauthentic taste of foreign life, we recommend exploring one of Europe’s many hidden gems to avoid tourist traps as well as for a genuine experience of life in your host country. To inspire your sense of wanderlust, here is our selection of seven less-known European destinations perfect for your last minute summer holiday.