5 SAFE HOLIDAY SPOTS IN EUROPE

Now that more and more countries are opening their borders to tourists, it beckons to get on a plane again and enjoy a well-deserved holiday. Which European cities are most suitable for this when you look at safe travel and accommodation? Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, one of the world's least affected countries by corona. Georgia responded very quickly with measures that kept the epidemic at an extremely low level. There are up to 260 times fewer cases of Covid-19 in Georgia than in the most affected European countries. Tbilisi is a liberal destination that combines past, present and future, culture and leisure. The city is an ideal destination for culture, gastronomy, diversity and architecture. Beautiful Haussmann buildings mingle with architecture from the Middle Ages, neoclassical, Soviet and ultra-modern. The city has a wide range of tourist apartments, which many travelers are now looking for, as well as small boutique hotels and guest houses. Staying in a 5-star hotel or in a private villa in Tbilisi will cost you up to four times less than in the same hotel of the same group in another European capital. Georgia applies the necessary health measures to protect travelers and its citizens for a safe and relaxing holiday. Georgia has more hospital beds per thousand inhabitants than Sweden and Denmark, and Tbilisi is up to five times safer (crime rate) than Paris or London.Preveza, Greece

Preveza, Greece

This paradisiacal Greek island is a perfect destination to recharge your batteries after this stressful period. Sun, countless beaches (including one of the longest in Europe), Mediterranean cuisine, a marina full of yachts, Preveza has it all. Located at the mouth of the Ambracian Gulf, with the Ionian Sea on the other side, Preveza is 'an island on the mainland' in Epiruswill, northwestern Greece. Greece is one of the European countries least affected by the coronavirus (up to 50 times fewer infected people than in the most affected European countries). Sanitary measures were taken early to welcome travelers to Preveza (four meters between umbrellas, air conditioning filters were changed between each stay in hotel rooms that are constantly disinfected). Preveza is surrounded by three hospitals (one of which is at a university) and is just a 10-minute drive from Aktion Airport. Greece has more hospital beds per capita than the United Kingdom or Canada.Cavtat, Croatia

Cavtat, Croatia

Popular with celebrities, families, lovers of gastronomy, culture, nature and water sports, Cavtat is a wonderful destination. The village is located in the Konavle landscape, a rural area with 32 villages, only two villages are on the sea, these are Cavtat and Molunat. It is a beautiful rolling landscape with many olive groves and vineyards. The area also contains many old tombstones, of which the Stecci, medieval tombstones with decorative motifs, are a world heritage site. Cavtat has a large selection of private villas, tourist apartments and small family hotels (selected as travelers' favorites this summer). Croatia is also one of the European countries least affected by the coronavirus, with up to 20 times fewer infected people per million inhabitants than in other European countries. Croatia is also one of the European countries with the highest number of hospital beds per inhabitant. The hospital in Dubrovnik is a 20-minute drive from Cavtat and the airport is just 10 minutes away. In addition, Croatia has taken hygienic and sanitary measures in larger hotels. The Azores

Azores Islands

The Azores, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, is an archipelago of nine islands that showcase nature in its purest state and one of the largest whale sanctuaries. A perfect destination if you want to reconnect with nature. If you like walking, flora and fauna, spotting dolphins and whales, tasting local products, gaining real experiences, then the Azores are perfect for a holiday. Want to drink a Verdelho wine on the terrace of your own wooden chalet among the green slopes and small vineyards around Madalena on Pico? Or admire the crater lakes of Sete Cidades from the various 'miradores' on São Miguel? Whatever your holiday in the Azores looks like; breathtaking nature and tranquility predominate. The Azores have a wide range of private villas, tourist apartments and small family hotels.

Alentejo, Portugal

Alentejo, Portugal

The Alentejo, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean in the south of Portugal and an hour and a half drive from Lisbon, attracts travelers looking for simplicity in unspoilt nature. Don't miss a visit to Evora, share a wine tasting (they are among the most famous in Europe) and treat yourself to a road trip along the coast from Comporta to Odeceixe. Portugal has been relatively spared from the coronavirus with up to 40 times fewer people infected than anywhere else in Europe. Some regions, such as the Alentejo, have been almost 'Covid-19 free' so far, with only one death linked to the coronavirus.