It’s here: summer is well and truly here. While millions of French people are heading for their holidays, heading for the sun, here is a perfect destination for all those who can’t stand the extreme heat.
Here is a useful ranking a few days before the start of the summer holidays. The online holiday booking site Hellotickets has listed 10 original destinations that will allow you to escape the intense heat this summer. Because yes, summer has finally decided to show its face, and it does not do things by halves. Result: in France, no city escapes the crushing temperatures, and temperate shelters are stormed. To escape the heatwave, follow the guide!
To everyone’s surprise, the very chic island of Mauritius, located in the Indian Ocean, comes in second place in this ranking. And for good reason, it’s currently not more than 25°C there… Thanks to the southern winter! Next comes one of the most popular European destinations in recent years: Edinburgh, in Scotland. In this capital made of castles, lakes and sheep, the mercury never really rises above 20°C.
Next up in the ranking is the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia, in Argentina. In fact, you might even be a little cold there since it doesn’t get more than 10°C. And that’s the maximum temperature at the moment! Six other destinations are then listed: Reykjavik in Iceland, Hobart in Tasmania, Vancouver in Canada, Inverness again in Scotland, the Norwegian Svalbard, and finally Rotorua in New Zealand. Original and pleasant summer destinations, less frequented in the summer by tourists who are looking for warmth and beaches to sunbathe on.
In first position in this ranking which gives ideas for cool stays during the summer and facing the risk of heatwaves, we find another Norwegian city: Bergen. Second city in the country, it is surrounded by fjords and mountains. It is also said to be the capital of the country’s fjords. Kingdom of polar bears, it is also nicknamed the city of seven hills.
And in Bergen, you won’t be suffocating. It doesn’t get any warmer than 18°C at the height of summer! Plus, it will awaken your adventurous spirits. Lush nature, fjords galore, and even a district, Bryggen, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And the Northern Lights are yours! Are your bags ready?
