Romantic Europe: Top Destinations for Couples

Do you want to bask in the dreamy sights of Venice? Perhaps drink sherry at a bar in Seville, or soak up the sun in Santorini? Europe often tops the list of people looking for romance, adventure, or a little bit of both. But what are the best places to visit? Here is our list of five of the best European destinations for couples.

Iceland

Whether you're kayaking in a glacier lagoon or horseback riding in a windswept moor, you are bound to find thrill and romance in Iceland. The country does not have the balmy, palm-fringed beaches of the tropics, but it has: Smoky hot springs A thousand waterfalls Glistening fjords

Go on a glacier hike and ice cave tour, then soak in the steamy waters of the Húsafell Canyon Baths.

Explore Reykjavik, learn to cook Icelandic food together, and stay at a glass lodge to watch the stars as you fall asleep. If you're traveling in the winter months, be sure to chase the Northern Lights.

Italy

From beaches to canals to wineries, nothing does romance better than Italy. No wonder almost every romantic dreams of visiting this enchanting country.

Ride a carriage through Rome and explore the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel, and the Trevi Fountain, where you can toss a coin and wish for love.
Leave a love lock on the bridge of Ponte Vecchio in Florence, or leave a love note at the Capulet courtyard in Verona.
Swear endless devotion at the Path of Love in Cinque Terre or gaze at the endless sea from the Terrace of Infinity in Villa Cimbrone.

Celebrate your love with a Bellini cocktail at a bar in Venice, or toast to it with a glass of Chianti at a winery in Tuscany.