Be part of the solution to overtourism with a visit to these under-the-radar destinations. If you’re a keen traveller, you’ll likely have visited Europe’s most popular tourist destinations like France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany. But how many of the least trodden places have you been to - or even put on your travel bucket list? Using data from the United Nations World Travel Organisation (UNWTO), here’s our rundown of the five least travelled countries on the continent - and why you should pay them a visit.
Tiny, landlocked is technically a microstate rather than a country, landlocked and surrounded on all sides by Italy. Just over 60 kilometres squared, it often gets overlooked by tourists because of its size. In fact, it’s the third smallest territory in Europe and the fifth smallest in the world.
Despite its petite dimensions, it does draw in some 60,000 visitors a year. That figure still makes it the least visited place on the continent. For those who do make the journey, it boasts centuries-old, well-preserved historic architecture and an impressive mountainous region.
No visit is complete without a visit to see the Three Towers. These castle-like citadels date back to the 11th century and sit atop the three peaks of Monte Titano, San Marino’s highest. Residents are so proud of the structures, they’re included on both the national flag and coat of arms.
Sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland, it’s somewhat surprising that Liechtenstein is.
