{"id":52412,"date":"2021-03-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/?p=52412"},"modified":"2021-11-18T15:13:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T15:13:43","slug":"post-covid-travel-ideas-european-secret-beaches-to-visit-after-the-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lovehappensmag.com\/blog\/2021\/03\/21\/post-covid-travel-ideas-european-secret-beaches-to-visit-after-the-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Covid Travel Ideas: 5 Gorgeous European Secret Beaches to Visit After the Pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

The previous year has been a challenging one, to say the least. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many of us dealt with job losses, the loss of loved ones, and the loss of freedom while adjusting to the \u2018new normal\u2019. While we are recuperating from the toll 2020 has taken, many of us are dreaming up our ideal vacations<\/a>. Dreaming of relief from such a tumultuous year. As we\u2019re eagerly anticipating good things to come, here are some of the most amazing European secret beaches to add to your post-COVID bucket list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 Gorgeous Secret European<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em> Beaches<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mallorca\u2019s Torrent de Pareis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Torrent de Pareis, Mallorca, Spain (Photo by Dirk Vorderstrasse)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Reaching this unique beach in Mallorca is no easy feat, but the scenery and breathtaking views are definitely worthwhile. The impressive Torrent de Pareis day walk is one of Mallorca\u2019s most sought-after hiking tours. It involves a 4-6 hour walk to the beach while providing amazing scenery of the dramatic cliffs and incredible canyons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Torrent de Pareis (Photo by Morfheos)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The area is situated in Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An ideal destination for those with a more adventurous spirit! And after a year of worries and exhaustion, we could all use a little adventure<\/a>, don\u2019t you think?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provence\u2019s Calanques En Vau<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Calanques En Vau, Provence France (Photo Thibault Houspic)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Particularly attractive to hikers and daytrippers, Calanques En Vau is an area that is less-traversed compared to the French Riviera \u2013 a celeb favorite and home to many famous residents. For those of us who\u2019d rather skip the glitz and glamour and just relax enjoying the utterly beautiful sight of coastline, Calanques in Provence is the place to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Calanques En Vau (Photo by Marc Barrot)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ideal for hiking, climbing, and mountaineering, Calanques has an abundance of wonderfully breathtaking panoramic points, and the area is also a National Park. This spectacular French beach is the ideal destination if you want to stay physically active. Not only do you get to enjoy beautiful sights, but you also get to lose a couple of lockdown pounds<\/a> in a healthy way. It\u2019s a win-win situation all around. And a must on this list of secret European beaches!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Croatia\u2019s Zlatni Rat Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Zlatni Rat (the Golden Horn) beach in Croatia (Photo by Szabolcs Emich)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Once the pandemic is over, it\u2019ll be completely understandable if you get the sudden urge to splurge. In that case, Croatia\u2019s Zlatni Rat (the Golden Horn) beach is the best place to head to if you want to treat yourself to a little bit of well-deserved luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other than providing an amazing sight of the gorgeous coastline, Zlatni Rat is also the perfect spot for getting a luxury yacht charter in Croatia<\/a> and ensuring a decadent experience of exclusivity and glamour. While in the south of Croatia, be sure to visit many of the Zlatni Rat\u2019s bars and restaurants as they are something many of us missed during the pandemic. Play volleyball on the beach, take a parachute ride or go scuba diving \u2013 whatever floats your boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Portugal\u2019s Arrifana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n