A beach in Italy with turquoise water and people standing or playing in the surf.

European Summer Destinations Without Peak Season Crowds

15 Under-the-Radar Places for a Calmer, More Savvy Summer in Europe Summer in Europe is iconic for a reason: long golden evenings, cafĂ© tables that spill into cobblestone streets, market mornings that turn into wine-soaked afternoons, and coastal swims followed by seafood dinners at sunset. It is also peak season. And that means peak summer…