Brief Overview
Most tourists travel abroad in July. It’s the end of the school year, and the weather is typically warmest and sunniest in the regions of the world where there are no schools. The northern hemisphere’s summer is when the best beaches in the world come alive, national parks are open for business, and festivities abound.
You may discover a destination in our July travel guide that fits your preferences, whether those preferences include lots of sunshine and sugary treats or as many cultural and natural highlights as possible in the time allotted.
Gibraltar
Located at the furthest end of Spain, this peninsula has 28°C temperatures and 11 hours of daylight every day in the height of summer. Catalan Bay, with its bright colours and Italian flavour, and Sandy Bay, which is ideal for swimming and other water sports, can be found on the eastern side of Gibraltar.
The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens are open year-round, and in July, visitors can see the indigenous Gibraltar sea lavender in bloom on the rocks and cliffs of Europa Point and Camp Bay. In addition, taking a boat cruise out into the Gibraltar Strait, where you can see the towering Gibraltar Rock, nearly guarantees you’ll see hundreds of dolphins.
Summer is peak festival season. In early July, you may attend the Calentita Food Festival, and in late July, you can watch the Gibraltar Regatta.
Provence, France
In July, the lavender fields around Gordes and the nearby Sénanque Monastery really show off their fragrance and beauty. Purple flowers like this are rare to see anywhere in the world.
A trip to Provence in July should also coincide with La Fête Nationale, often known as Bastille Day, the national holiday of France. Celebrations, fireworks, and even the occasional march are commonplace on July 14 each year in France to commemorate this holiday.
This is also the month to catch the Tour de France, a highlight of the year for any cyclist. This is the perfect time to go beyond Provence if you enjoy the thrill of sporting events and want to see more of Europe.
Canggu, Bali
Canggu, a relatively sleepy area of Bali, is now teeming with informal cafés providing vegan breakfast bowls to sun-bleached digital nomads. These people create, write, code, or consult with nothing but a MacBook and a breathtaking view of the ocean. The Slow, a hip hotel with retro-modern suites and a soundtrack by Los Angeles’s Reverberation Radio, was fast to follow. The most recent addition, Como Uma Canggu, features duplexes with private rooftop pools, upping the ante even further. Canggu’s hipsters party it up to classic hip hop and hibiscus cocktails at The Lawn, a casual barefoot beach club. These are perfect for a balmy night in July, when Bali is at its sunny, surfie best.
North West England
Well, we know the weather in the northwest of England can be, shall we say, less than ideal. Most of the year is cloudy, but come July, the sun bursts through with all the glee of a young child. As the sun comes out, so do the big cities of the Northwest, especially Liverpool and Manchester. Aigburth beer gardens are the best on a Saturday afternoon, even if the north is known for its rain. When you add in the great park events, you have a truly unique and wonderful place.
Be sure to check out our best places to visit in the North West of England
Switzerland
Many people think of Switzerland only in the winter, when skiers and snowboarders flock there. But, they are passing up a truly remarkable opportunity. The Swiss Alps are a fantastic place to go hiking in the summer, and you won’t even need to wear snow boots. Temperatures in July average around 28 °C, making it a pleasant time to travel.
Interlaken, sometimes known as the “Adventure Capital of Europe,” is a fantastic destination. White water rafting, canyoning, and paragliding are just some of the extreme sports that can be enjoyed in this region, which also features alpine hiking, mountain-side railroads, and paddle boarding. But, don’t panic; a heated fondue or rosti is just as delicious in the summer.
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Cornwall, UK
Relax with the locals on one of the few popular beaches (you might even see a dolphin), take your time on one of the many spectacular Cornish coastal walks, or see the blooming flowers at the Great Garden of Cornwall.
Although the British climate is notoriously fickle, even 22 degrees Celsius is not out of the question.
New Foundland, Canada
July marks the beginning of Newfoundland’s balmiest season, which, although not precisely hot, is pleasant. Temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius are ideal for exploring the area, whether it be to hunt for gastronomic specialties like lovage and spruce tips in the woods or to learn the native art of cod-jigging from a hardy fisherman. Located in the far northeastern corner of Canada, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a wild and wonderful place full of puffins, sea cliffs, and Viking lore; the kind of vast frontier where a whale might breach right by your kayak or where enormous, glacial-blue icebergs bob nonchalantly by. Earning a stellar reputation as a chef is a certain way to cash in on all that exercise outdoors. The provincial capital of St. John’s has lauded Raymond’s foraged menu (seabuckthorn, Acadian sturgeon) as the best in the country. Attend a “boil-up” on the beach, where locals gather to eat sea urchin and mussels picked straight from the rock pools.
Stockholm, Sweden
The Swedish are masters of the summer season. The pleasant weather virtually beckons you to hop off your bike and strip down for a swim in the city centre or to travel to one of the surrounding low-tech islands. You can go swimming in the waters in front of City Hall or at Norr Mälarstrand, a sandy beach on Kungsholmen. The Sofo district of Stockholm is alive with a young demographic that frequent the area’s cafes and artisan shops, and the district’s food scene is beginning to attract attention.
Berlin, Germany
No matter when you go, Berlin is amazing. The sunny weather in July is perfect for enjoying the three things at which the German capital excels: beer gardens, café culture, and park life. Berliners like clinking steins and picnicking along the River Spree and in the Tiergarten. There is a never-ending supply of hipster havens to enjoy locally sourced beverages throughout the city. Hipster singing on Sunday afternoons at Prenzlauer Berg’s famed Mauerpark flea market likely inspired their decor. There are also a number of festivals during the month of July, including a traditional fair at Zentraler Festplatz, an artists Biennale, and an evening filled with light installations at Botanical Night at the Botanical Gardens.
Madagascar
In July, the weather in Madagascar is cooler and drier, making it more pleasant to go on rainforest excursions in search of lemurs (one of the island’s many cute and cuddly native primates). There is a humpback whale festival on Nosy Boraha, and you can see humpback whales in Tulear and Nosy Be. Morondava hosts the Baobab Fosa festival, where visitors can see fossa (a related of the mongoose) and stroll the beautiful Boulevard of the Baobabs in honour of the island’s unique flora and fauna.
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