12 Overlooked Spots for Your Dream Vacation Home
Most Vacation destinations, such as the Amalfi Coast or Costa Rica, are filled with tourists, but it really is possible to find a hidden gem to call your own. Most overlooked are these beautiful, calm, untapped, and affordable investment destinations.
Read on for 12 dream vacation home spots that will deliver everything you want and more.
Lake Bled, Slovenia
Lake Bled, in the Julian Alps, in Slovenia, is a scenic beauty, a pollution-free place where you can relax and chill out peacefully. The Lake was created by the collapse of the last ice age, when the Bohinj Glacier melted, filling a natural tectonic hollow. Lake Bled is a paradise for lovers of the outdoors.
Activities include kayaking, canoeing, and climbing the medieval Bled Castle located above the lake site. However, these attractions aren’t even close to overshadowing its Western European hotspots, which serve as a peaceful nature haven.
Puglia, Italy
In Italy, Puglia is a place as pretty as it comes, at the heel of a boot. The endless olive groves and the Trulli quarries, which characterize its towns, are what this region is famous for.
Puglia is known for its stunning beaches and delicious local cuisine—it has over 800 kilometers of coastline. The allure of Puglia is stronger than Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast, but Puglia is not as popular as, and far better than, those regions for vacation home reasons.
Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
The Dalmatian Coast is a stretch of coastline along the Adriatic Sea marked by crystal clear waters and ancient architecture. Its beach relaxation and cultural exploration provide the ideal balance between island hopping and finding a gem.
Many come to Dubrovnik and Split, but many other equally appealing but lesser-known places along the Dalmatian Coast have yet to be discovered.
Åland Islands, Finland
Nordic cooperation states that Åland is comprised of the 6,757 islands found between Sweden and Finland. They offer the world’s best opportunities to see wildlife in their stunning natural habitat, on the Åland Islands.
They are not visible or wasted on heavy advertising and are often left unexplored by vacationers. They are a great option for those who want to leave city life and find themselves in a more remotely peaceful and undeveloped setting.
Cascais, Portugal
It is a coastal town near Lisbon that is considered a great place of rich culture and history combined with modern amenities. Beautiful beaches, luxurious golf courses, and a vibrant local scene are what it has to offer.
Cascais typically falls in the shadows of the Algarve or Lisbon itself, but with all the benefits of a coastal retreat nearby, you have the best of both worlds when considering a property in Cascais.
Asturias, Spain
Britannica reports that Asturias was an autonomous Christian kingdom from 718 to 910, formed by Visigothic nobility and officials displaced by the Muslim conquest of Spain. The region is great for hiking and exploring, and its charm includes its cider culture and quiet beaches.
Faroe Islands, Denmark
Denmark.dk states that the Faroe Islands are a volcanic archipelago of 18 islands formed through volcanism and glaciation by an ice age. Bird watchers and hikers love this archipelago: some spectacular waterfalls and dramatic cliffs exist.
However, the islands are often overlooked in favor of more famous places like Iceland or Norway. Yet they’re perfect for those wishing for isolation and the awe and wonder of nature.
Lofoten Islands, Norway
The Lofoten Islands’ eroded tops are over three billion-year-old mountains. Straits with tidal solid currents separate them and surround them with coastal plains. Dramatic landscapes, Arctic charm, fjords, fishing villages, and the Northern Lights—those are the Lofoten Islands.
The rewards are great, but it’s a long way to that remote paradise, and access can be challenging. There are much less famous cities such as Oslo or Bergen, but the Lofoten Islands are among the unique places to spend your holiday home that might be worth seeing.
Kep, Cambodia
In 1908, Kep was at a French elite seaside retreat; in the 1960s, Kep was a favorite destination for Cambodian high rollers. Later eclipsed by Sihanoukville and abandoned during the Khmer Rouge era, it was among the first places that Khmer Rouge prisoners of war were required to erect and remove signs from trees and monuments.
Kep is known for its national parks, pristine beaches, and fresh seafood. It is an authentic Cambodian experience. Although it is often passed over in favor of more famous sites like Angkor Wat or Siem Reap, Kep offers the chance to lead a laid-back life in a place that hasn’t lost its original flavor.
Kotor, Montenegro
Kotor is an old town in Montenegro and a state-protected historical monument. Its medieval architecture is well preserved, with a 3-mile wall system, a 16th-century main gate, and a 9th-century south gate.
The naval academy, the Scuola Nautica, was also in Kotor. The Bay of Kotor is a UNESCO World Heritage site because of its rich cultural heritage and long maritime tradition.
Carcassonne, France
Carcassonne has been fortified since pre-Roman times and inhabited for about 2,500 years. The Visigoths founded the city in the 5th century. It was strategically important, as it was located on a trade route between the Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas.
What’s more, it’s a medieval fortress city with a deep history against the backdrop of the French countryside. Carcassonne is well known for its vineyards and historic sites, but it also has culture and natural beauty mixed in. Although not well known as Paris or Provence, Carcassonne’s small gift is its historical facade and peaceful environment, which are small treasures for a vacation home finder.
Maribor, Slovenia
Mariborska Old Vine (the oldest vine in the world still producing grapes) is over 400 years old. An old city wall now is a wine shop and museum, and the vine climbs the facade of this behemoth.
Slovenia’s small town of Maribor has a very active cultural life. With relaxation and local festivities, Maribor is a quiet place with a culturally rich atmosphere, perfect for a holiday home.
Disclaimer – This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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