City breaks in Europe
Looking to get away for a long weekend then let us help you with one of our many cheap city breaks in Europe. Whether you're looking for a short break or a longer holiday, many Canvas Holidays campsites are located within easy reach of some of the most vibrant cities in Europe. So, whether you want to treat someone special or just want to get away from it all, we’ve got something for every type of get away.
Why take a City Break?
Not that you need a reason to get away, but here are a few of our favorite excuses:
Romantic surprise
Romantic trips shouldn’t just be for Valentines day or an anniversary. Surprise your other half and whisk them away for a long weekend with one of our European city breaks ideas. Paris, Venice and Romeo and Juliet’s own Verona automatically spring to mind when it comes to love filled cities, but we really think anywhere can be romantic when it’s a surprise. Here's some inspiration for a romantic getaway.
Explore nearby
How much of your home country can you really say you’ve seen? With so many beautiful and historically fascinating cities nearby, why not look closer to home? You could be missing out on so much on your doorstep.
Discover a new European City
Why not start exploring further afield with a cheap city break to Europe. Discover somewhere new or revisit a favourite city on a short break. From taking in the highlights of Paris with its iconic sights (obviously the Eiffel tower springs to mine), take a cruise down the canals of Venice on a gondola or explore the ancient treasures of Florence or Rome.
Eat your way across Europe
Whether you have a sweet tooth and want to work your way through all the gelato of Italy or savour the variety of delicate macaroons on offer in France, Europe has so much to offer your taste buds. Or, if you are more a savoury fan looking for delicious pizza in Italy or the variety of tapas in Spain, there’s lots to offer across Europe. Eating locally provides a truly authentic experience, you don’t have to splash out on a Michelin-star to find some of the best food, but the options always there!
Get sporty
Another great reason to take a city break is for the sporting opportunities available. From the snow capped mountains of the French Alps offering endless outdoor activities including mountain biking, hiking and skiing, through to the countless city breaks with beaches on offer across Europe’s coast lines providing waves a plenty for anyone who fancies a go at windsurfing or more under the water activities while diving – there are so many options for city we highly recommend city breaks in Spain, Benidorm being a particular favourite with our guests.
Top 10 city breaks in Europe
Whether it’s a last minute get away with your friends or a trip you’ve been counting down the days till, Europe has city break options for every budget and style.
City breaks are not just for adults, they are great for families looking to spend quality time together. Most cities across Europe offer family friendly activities, from city zoos, to theme parks and our campsites have pools, playgrounds and kids activities. Or for the late-night owls, Europe offers some of the world’s biggest party hotspots.
Here’s our top 10 destinations for cheap city breaks to Europe (in no particular order):
Amsterdam - jump on a bike and cycle the city canals and stop at one of the many museums
Paris - from the Eiffel tower to Disneyland Paris ® or one of the many château options, it’s not just the delicious food that we love here
Barcelona - stare in wonder at Gaudi’s architecture across this vibrant city while stopping to enjoy sangria and tapas along the way
Rome - globally influential art, architecture and culture are in abundance across Rome
Berlin - the capital and largest city in Germany is best known for its art scene and modern landmarks
French Riviera, Cote d’Azur - uninterrupted stretches of beaches and sheltered coves jostle with traditional fishing ports, cosmopolitan resorts and tranquil hill-top villages
Venice – with no roads, just canals, be prepared to take in the Gothic architecture from the narrow streets or a relaxed gondola ride
Vienna - the largest city in Austria is known for its Imperial palaces, including Schönbrunn, the Habsburgs’ summer residence
Florence - the regional capital of Tuscany is one of the most beautiful and ancient cities in the world and is recognised as the birthplace of many of the world’s most influential artists, writers and philosophers
Lisbon - the capital of Portugal offers visitors pastel-coloured buildings and plenty of beaches to relax on
Camping on a City Break
So, after you’ve chosen where you want to go, made your list of things to see and do, next it’s time to decide which campsite to stay at. We have a wide range of campsite options at each location to suit everyone. From family friendly choices with activities for the kids, to our flexible arrival times and huge choice of locations and activities, making it easy for couples to fit into busy lifestyles.
Staying at campsite accommodation is a really affordable way to visit cities in Europe. By having our campsites just outside the city, it means you don’t have to pay the high prices of more central hotels or onsite theme park accommodation and instead get to enjoy more space and value for money.
So whether you want to eat your way across Europe, stretch your legs on an adventure or just want to take in the sights somewhere new, start planning your camping holiday to Europe with us. Our campsites across Europe will provide everything you need for a wonderful, memory filled city break. Get in touch by calling 0345 268 0827 to see what we can do for you.
