10 Adventures for Women Over 50 Solo Travelling Europe

September 14, 2025

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If you’re a lady over 50 and journey solo to Europe, you may have many experiences as a solo traveller. Yet, apart from cultural locations, there’s a wealth of outside experiences for nature lovers. And whereas many are extra appropriate for small group excursions, there are numerous that you are able to do by yourself too. I’ve requested fellow travellers to share their memorable solo adventures round Europe.

Hiking the Dolomites, Italy

Hiking is an effective way to discover the mountain ranges of Europe. If you want strolling and mountaineering, there are many alternatives. As you might already know, we’re locals of the Venetian and Carnic Prealps, and we provide mountaineering journeys within the Dolomites to small non-public teams of 4-6 and women-only mountaineering teams. I really like this area as a result of I grew up right here and have fond recollections from once I was a young person. Among my favorite locations within the Dolomites are Val di Fassa, Val Gardena, Alpe di Siusi in South Tyrol and Trentino, and the Puez Geisler National Park.

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Hiking to the crater of a volcano, Iceland

As an avid solo traveller, the very first thing I did earlier than 2019 even started was to ebook and plan all my journeys for the 12 months. While I’m embarking on some fairly epic adventures this 12 months, the journey that I’m most enthusiastic about is my solo journey into Iceland.

I’ve seen limitless images of this austere but superbly numerous panorama plastered throughout Instagram, and I’m dying to expertise this dynamic pure magnificence. Sure, the majesty of Diamond Beach will astound me, and sure, the Blue Lagoon will really feel warmly refreshing in opposition to the coolness within the air. One expertise beckons my wanderlust greater than every other: the Inside the Volcano Tour. During this tour, you first hike 40 or 50 minutes to the crater of the volcano. Once right here, you might be lowered, on an open-air elevator system, over 100 and twenty meters by means of the mouth of the crater. At the underside, you emerge into an eerily distinctive, hidden world of cavernous rock formations that create the dormant Thrihnukagigur volcano, an virtually otherworldly tour that will probably be in contrast to something I’ve ever seen in my life.

To attain Thrihnukagigur, you may drive to the assembly level, the place you’ll be a part of others for a hike to the well-known dormant volcano. Exploring the within of the volcano gives a singular and extraordinary expertise throughout your thrilling camper highway journey traversing the Ring Road.

By Kelly of Girl with Passport

Hiking in Fort William, Scotland

Fort William in Scotland is a good place for each solo travellers and hikers. So should you tick each bins, be sure to add Fort William to your 2019 locations to go to. The city lies on the West Coast of Scotland, 66 miles from Inverness and is comparatively small, however the begin of the path up Ben Nevis begins, the best mountain within the UK. So everytime you go to you definitely received’t be alone.

Hiking a mountain does require correct planning, and should you’re travelling solo, you must think about a couple of extra factors. Ensure you have got sufficient meals, water and heat clothes.

You’re solely reliant on taking care of your self on the mountain, so be ready. The different factor is to be sure to let another person know what you might be doing and, extra importantly, give them know when you’re again safely. These suggestions apply for all-day hikes within the UK.

Not all of the mountaineering trails are as standard as Ben Nevis. And when you’re down from the mountain, there are many folks you may share your story with. Or for these simply arriving, you may share your suggestions for his or her journey to come back. Fort William in Scotland is undoubtedly an ideal vacation spot for solo travellers, and also you’ll have an exquisite time.

By Becky of Becky The Traveller

A mountaineering journey in Sardinia

Sardinia is the sort of place that deserves sluggish, in-depth journey. One of the perfect issues to do in Sardinia is mountaineering – there’s loads of coastal trails, mountain trails and even trails to archaeological websites which can be all calling to be explored. Coastal paths, particularly, are simply accessible inside a brief drive from all the primary cities, and they’re effectively marked, so it’s doable to stroll them alone.

While most of them are quick and might be walked inside half a day, or a full day at most, others are multi-day hikes that require cautious planning and packing, and it’s higher to hitch a bunch expedition.

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A terrific path that gives splendid views over a number of the finest seashores of the south coast of Sardinia is the one which connects Cala Cipolla to Pedra Longa and follows on to Tuerredda seaside. Some elements might be fairly technical, however the total stroll will not be strenuous.

The finest entry level to Cala Cipolla, the place the hike begins from, is Cagliari, Sardinia’s central metropolis. It takes about one hour drive to get there, and the general stroll takes round 7 hours. As there aren’t any outlets or kiosks alongside the best way, it’s needed to hold sufficient meals and drinks throughout the hike.

By Claudia of My Adventures Across the World

Walking The Santiago’s Way, Spain

I wished to stroll part of Santiago’s Way by myself in 2019. I understand how broad that is. There’re tons of various Santiago’s Ways on the market (the Portuguese, the Northern Way, the Winter one, the Death of Coast Way and a bunch extra on high of the well-known French Way) with completely different lengths.

I’ve already walked some elements of the Portuguese, French, and Northern Ways. However, this time I wish to do it by myself. I’ve been wished to do it for a couple of years, and I do know 2019 would be the 12 months I’ll lastly do it. The neatest thing and the rationale I’m this assured in making it occur is that I’m based mostly close to Santiago de Compostela’s beautiful metropolis, the tip of all paths.

So, it can solely take some respectable climate for me to take a bus to a spot inside one of many tracks and begin backward from there till I attain Santiago once more. I can’t wait! Wish me luck.

By Inma of A World of Travel

Surfing in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

I’ve spent the final two years travelling round Latin America, so I’m exploring nearer to dwelling this 12 months. I used to be invited to a surf camp in Fuerteventura for per week, and though I’ve by no means tried browsing earlier than, I assumed I’d give it a attempt! I really like how travelling alone offers me the liberty to do no matter I would like, and I attempt to problem myself to attempt new issues every time.

Recently I realized the right way to dive, so I’m excited to see how I’ll handle browsing the waves as a substitute of diving above them! The Canary Islands are a wonderful vacation spot for a winter solar repair in Europe, and Fuerteventura is thought for its browsing and out of doors actions, so I can’t wait to go. I’ve spent the winter in England, so I’m dying to really feel the sunshine on my pores and skin once more and hopefully grow to be a stunning surfer babe whereas I’m at it.

By Claire of Tales of a Backpacker

Road Tripping Through Switerzland

Once a 12 months, I pack my stuff and go to Switzerland, and I’ll do that 12 months. Switzerland is the perfect nation for solo feminine travellers. It is secure, clear and straightforward to get round by public transportation. Though I really like public transportation there, I’ll undergo Switzerland once more this 12 months. This may sound boring to some; I can guarantee you that – regardless of its small measurement – Switzerland has lots to supply, and road-tripping is without doubt one of the finest issues to do.

Seriously, it’s enjoyable and needs to be in your itinerary. While I really like every a part of Switzerland, I’ll principally keep within the Interlaken area. This place, particularly, is past lovely and ideal for solo feminine travellers.

You can go to any website and can all the time really feel secure, making it a superb vacation spot for folks travelling solo for the primary time. Okay, I cannot be solely on my own. Whenever I make my annual Switzerland journey, I take my little canine with me. Of course, he loves Switzerland as a lot as I do. There is a lot greenery and lakes to hop in. He won’t like what I’ve deliberate for this 12 months, although.

I’ve additionally made it my mission to hike. Yes, mountaineering is important in Swiss tradition, and I’ve completed it a number of instances, however just for shorter distances. This upcoming journey will embrace extra mountaineering; nonetheless, should you plan a solo journey this 12 months. Plan on a highway journey to Interlaken, Switzerland.

By Arzo of Arzo Travels

Rose-picking within the Rose Valley, Bulgaria

May is the proper time to plan a highway journey to the tiny Balkan state of Bulgaria. I’ve ready a two-week tour of the nation, driving together with the lavender and rose fields, visiting historical Thracian tombs and sanctuaries, watching a road pageant, and simply spending some valuable me time.

One of the highlights of the journey is the Rose Festival. Bulgaria smells like heaven- the Rose Valley from the tip of May to the tip of June. Being one of many largest rose oil exporters globally, Bulgaria hosts a month-long Rose Festival within the metropolis of Kazanlak and the close by villages, with rose-picking rituals happening each weekend. Every customer is welcome to hitch the celebrations and the processions, or get up earlier than dawn to hitch the rose-picking.

You ought to choose the flowers earlier than the solar rises above the horizon due to their valuable important oils, so it’s an exercise for early birds. Other notable actions to take advantage of your time within the Rose Valley embrace visiting the traditional Thracian tombs in and across the metropolis (the valley is often known as The Valley of Thracian Kings due to the various remnants of this era of Bulgarian historical past) or mountaineering within the Stara Planina Mountains. Kazanlak is conveniently accessible by bus, prepare, or rental automobile.

By Maria Angelova of 203 Challenges

A solo photograph stroll in Notting Hill, London

Next month, I’ll return to London, one in all my favorite cities on earth. London is the proper place for a solo traveller for a lot of causes. For instance, town is mostly very secure, and there are many actions to try this are fairly pleasing even whereas travelling alone. One of the issues I’m trying ahead to most is taking a photograph stroll across the lovely Notting Hill neighbourhood of London. Notting Hill is thought for its pastel-coloured buildings, charming little storefronts, and simply walkable streets.

The Notting Hill Gate space is one in all my favorite locations to {photograph}. No matter which highway you flip down, you will discover lovely British moments and structure. St. Luke’s Mews can also be a improbable spot, and (enjoyable reality!) it’s the place one main scene from the film Love was filmed. I’m excited to return to my favorite London neighbourhood and seize new finds and basic views on a leisurely solo photograph stroll!

By Sierra of Passport Voyager

Visiting the Alhambra in Granada, Spain

Last 12 months, I used to be sitting in Florence, Italy, being serenaded at a dwell opera. I used to be the one particular person below 40 within the viewers (by lots), so the performers regaled me with a music in regards to the ladies in Granada, Spain. When the chance got here as much as go to this location, I took it as an indication from the universe, like travelling kismet.

There aren’t many locations in Europe that may entice guests in the midst of February, however Granada is a win year-round. This is especially as a result of its crowning architectural achievement, The Alhambra. Tickets to the fortress promote out months prematurely.

I booked my ticket in November 2017 and barely secured entry for mid-February 2018. I stay up for having “pan con tomate” and “jamón Iberico” once more. If there’s one factor I’ve realized about travelling solo in spite of everything these years, it’s that consuming alone and having fun with the free WiFi isn’t so dangerous!

By Jen of Jen on a Jet Plane