The Telegraph travel team pick some of the loveliest lesser known towns and villages in Europe to offer up fresh travel inspiration…
The 30 Most Beautiful Towns in Europe
I have wanted to go to Procida for ages as well as Civita de Bagnoregio and this article has once again inspired me to seek out those lovely little towns and villages in Italy as well as broadening my horizons to other European destinations. With the ever growing tourism market, and the crush of more tourists and visitors it is a relief to find little jewels like this, not only to escape the crowds but to get there before the pack follow!