“Beautiful low-key European city rivals Paris and Monaco with quiet luxury
Europe is packed with amazing city break destinations but theres one destination that gets overlooked despite its laidback vibes and spectacular natural beauty
The Mirrors Emily Malia takes trip to one of Europes most underrated cities
One European destination offers a city break for those looking to seek adventure and reconnect with nature in a way that other cities don’t.
Ill be honest, while I was desperate to visit Switzerland, Geneva itself was not at the top of my list. Its not necessarily the cheapest of city breaks, but it does offer a quiet luxury that rivals the likes of Monaco or Paris.
To make exploring as seamless as possible, Geneva offers a City Pass, starting at £28, giving you access to over 60 attractions for free or at a discounted price. For those wanting to experience the true freshness of its turquoise blue waters, this boating experience offered a wakeboard and skis, or you could simply hop off for a dip on your own in the serene setting.
One highlight not to be missed is the River Rhône. My way of enjoying the river was slightly more adventurous and had me hammering down the rapids in a raft.
If youre a seasoned city breaker, youve most likely done your fair share of boat trips. Not only do you get to have some peaceful moments floating along the water with the tip of Mont Blanc as your backdrop, but you also get the adrenaline-fuelled chaos of the dams as you get drenched with water.
The Rhône River flows in and out of Lake Geneva
That said, if your instructor is half as fun as ours was, theyll use any excuse to get you into the water, or simply resort to playfully pushing you in. Geneva is a city that lets you embrace the great outdoors, in whichever way you feel most comfortable: quite literally in the deep end, or from your comfort zone.
As for exploring a little further afield?
