1. Sunflower yellow in Tuscany
The picturesque region of Tuscany, located in central Italy, is known for its wonderful wines and culturally rich cities like Florence and Pisa. This region is also popular for its fields of sunflowers that bloom here beautifully as far as the eye can see.
Especially in the Mugello area you can discover this and find an enchanting landscape, with rolling hills, typical tall cypress trees, old farmhouses, pretty villages and fields of bright yellow sunflowers. You can also admire these magnificent color accents of nature in the coastal region around Livorno.
2. Bright red daisies in South Africa
The 150,000 hectares of Namaqua National Park in South Africa are completely covered in red-orange daisies in August.
The flowering season is an impressive spectacle that attracts more than 10,000 tourists each year. The park is about 500 km from Cape Town and is worth a visit for all travelers who like to explore the area along the coast and prefer round trips.
The flowering season is an impressive spectacle that attracts more than 10,000 tourists each year. The park is about 500 km from Cape Town and is worth a visit for all travelers who like to explore the area along the coast and prefer round trips.
3. Purple dreams in Provence: Walk through the lavender fields
Provence, in the South of France, is already a magical place, so when you plunge into the beautiful, lush purple-purple lavender fields to explore, you’re simply struck by…that scent! Lavender originally came to Provence with the Romans to combat infectious diseases that were believed to come from bad odors.
Today, the plant is used for a number of purposes and can be brought home as a souvenir in a variety of forms, such as soap, bath oil, candle, or honey.
4. Shimmering blue fairytale forest in Belgium
The Hallerbos (“Hall’s Forest”) near Brussels in Belgium turns into a blue sea of flowers starting in April, glowing peacefully among the tall beech trees. No wonder, then, that it is one of the most beautiful forests in the world. The network of bluebells (so-called forest hyacinths) is said to have formed more than 400 years ago.
The mixed forest is a fantastic hiking area for relaxed excursions in nature, located just 25 km south of the Belgian capital Brussels and easily accessible. Hallerbos is a protected area, but there are two 4 to 8 km long hiking trails through the forest.
5. Colorful tulip carpets
The spring season becomes incredibly impressive when you take a trip to the tulip fields in the Netherlands. You can visit the famous tulip park, Keukenhof, or simply explore the northern Netherlands by car and soak up the colorful splendor, an incredibly romantic experience, Instagram-worthy moments included!
6. A valley of orange poppies in sunny California
The state of California, located on the west coast of the United States, is not only attractive for its many attractions, including Hollywood, beaches, and its climate, but also for its incredible field of poppies. If you’re planning a trip during the spring season, don’t forget to add Antelope Valley, a must-stop place to visit, especially when these poppies are in full bloom. The trip will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes from Los Angeles.