Many countries have many parks, forests and nature reserves that can be visited and explored, for a different kind of relaxing vacation.

There is nothing more beautiful than walking amidst nature, where green spaces and meadows, great mountains and trees, picturesque lakes and streams.
Many countries around the world have many wonderful parks, forests, and nature reserves that nature lovers want to visit and discover, and attractions that offer you great ideas for a relaxing outdoor vacation.
The Italian newspaper “Corriere della Sera” reviewed in a report some of the most beautiful natural parks in European countries:ADVERTISING

Many countries around the world have many parks, forests, and nature reserves that can be visited and discovered, for a relaxing vacation in the open air.

1-Trijlav National Park - Slovenia

<Triglav National Park is Slovenia's largest protected area and only Slovenian national park, taking its name from Slovenia's highest mountain, the 2,864-meter-high Triglav (Tricorno), which encompasses most of the eastern Julian Alps, a destination that offers many activities to explore, whether on foot, by bike or by rafting on the Soča River.
A tourist cannot forget to visit the Peričnik waterfall, which at 52 meters is one of the highest in the country, and then go kayaking or swimming in the clear waters of Lake Bohinj.

2. Plitvice Lakes National Park - Croatia

<Plitvice Lakes Park is Croatia's first national park, founded in 1949, where the limestone sedimentation process responsible for the formation of the barriers and lakes in the Tuvalu region is the unique and universal value that led to the inclusion of Plitvice Lakes in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979.
The park has an area of about 300 square kilometers, 16 lakes (no swimming allowed) and countless smaller bodies of water, as well as dense forests inhabited by bears, wild boars, deer, wolves and birds.

3. Écrins National Park - France

Of all 10 French national parks, Écrins is favored by mountaineers, hikers and nature lovers for its natural and picturesque scenery, as it is located in the famous French Alps, and includes 60 lakes and more than 100 mountain peaks.

4- Durmitor National Park - Montenegro (Montenegro)

<Located in the northwestern part of the country, this park is ideal for fans of adrenaline sports such as abseiling, base jumping and free climbing, even if you are not adventurous, there are many scenic routes waiting for you to visit and explore.
The park is located in a vast mountainous area bordered by the Piva and Tara rivers, and between the two rivers there are 23 mountain peaks that exceed 2,300 meters in height.

5- Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park - Spain

Founded in 1918 and located in the Central Pyrenees, in the province of Huesca, the park, which was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997, has a range of landscapes of great beauty, as well as being home to many bird species such as the bearded vulture, one of the largest European vultures.
The topography of Monte Perdido dominates the view overlooking the peaks of the Tres Sorores Mountains from which the Ordesa, Benita, Ainislo and Esquin valleys are born.

The topography of Monte Perdido dominates the view.

6- Lake District National Park- United Kingdom

Lake District National Park, a 2,300-kilometer natural area, is the UK's largest park, boasting England's highest mountain (Scafell Pike 978 meters) and its largest lake, Windermere, a landscape that has inspired many poets and writers.

The Lake District National Park, a 2,300-kilometer natural area, is the largest park in the United Kingdom.

7- Sark National Park- Sweden

A breathtaking natural park with nearly 100 glaciers, 6 of Sweden's highest peaks and 2,000 square kilometers of unspoiled nature.

8- Gran Paradiso National Park - Italy (Aosta-Piedmont Valley)

<Located between Valle d'Aosta and Piedmont, it is Italy's oldest national park, created in 1922, with an area of over 71,000 hectares and mountains reaching 4,000 meters.
The park's symbol is the wild Ibex goat, but walking through the pine forests, you can also encounter the white hare, golden eagle and many other rare wildlife.

9- Alonissos National Marine Park - Greece

The National Marine Park of Alonissos is the largest marine park in Europe with an area of 2,260 square kilometers, located in the Aegean Sea, and is a member of the "Mediterranean Marine Protected Area Network".
The park has an extraordinary mix of marine and offshore biomes, hundreds of species of flora and fauna, as well as many important historical and archaeological monuments that allow visitors to practice diving and enjoy underwater photography.

The park's main attraction is the National Marine Park of Alonissos.

10- Kalkalpen National Park - Austria

Kalkalpen Park is a breathtaking world for nature lovers, hikers or even mountain bikers, characterized by 80% forests, crystal rivers, wild valleys, panoramic peaks and picturesque mountain pastures.

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11- Raju National Park - Norway

The park, one of 44 others in the country, is located in the Nordland province on 171 square kilometers, where rugged granite mountains are covered with forests, meadows, glaciers and steep valleys.

12- Port-Cros National Park - France

Founded in 1963 and the oldest in France, located in the Haire archipelago, the park is part of the Natura 2000 network (a network of nature protection areas in the territory of the European Union), characterized by lush vegetation, beautiful bays, rocky cliffs and scenic sea cliffs.

Founded in 1963 and the oldest in France, the park is located in the Haire archipelago, with an area of about 690 hectares of land, characterized by lush vegetation, beautiful bays, rocky cliffs and scenic sea cliffs.

13. Vatnajökull National Park - Iceland

Vatnajökull is Europe's largest park, with an area of 12,000 square kilometers, established in 2008, featuring a series of mountains, valleys, plateaus and volcanoes, including Bardarbunga (the largest) and Grimsvotn (the most active), a destination that offers only the adventurous and strong-hearted a unique scenery.