My go-to method for finding quiet villages in Europe

I always take local buses when I travel. In Portugal, this led me to a town with a great castle view and few people. It's become my favorite way to explore. What other transport tricks work for hidden gems?

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allen.piper3d ago

Gavin that regional train tip is solid. When you get off at a random stop in Austria, how do you even pick which one? I'd be worried about getting stranded somewhere with no buses back. Do you just look for a village name that sounds cool?

sageh432d ago

Actually, you gotta check the bus schedule first before you hop off! I look at the posted timetable right on the platform to see when the next bus back to a train line runs. A cool name is just a bonus.

gavin_green933d ago

In Croatia, hopping on the local ferries instead of tourist boats led me to this QUIET island with a family-run konoba. I did the same with regional trains in Austria. Getting off at a random stop puts you in a postcard village.