Perfect Destinations To Spend A Cool Summer
If you don’t like the beach and suffer a lot from the heat, take a look at the following destinations. Take the opportunity to go to the southern hemisphere or to a country where the thermometer does not exceed 15 ° C. We give you some ideas to spend a summer in the fresh air, and there are them for all tastes.
Where to spend a summer in the cool ?
No heat melting, leaving the air conditioning on or suffering second degree burns from being in the sun. Put aside the hot summer that you hate so much and choose a destination where the temperature is more according to your tastes :
1. Iceland
Although it is in the northern hemisphere, no one can deny that it is a perfect country for “polar bears” like you. Being almost in the Arctic Circle its temperatures are never too hot. Although it is still an exotic destination, it is a modern and very advanced nation.
In the short summer (if you can call it that way) in Iceland we can enjoy its waterfalls, its geysers, its volcanoes, its thermal pools and its glaciers. We also have the possibility of practicing different sports such as caving, rafting or hiking.
2. Shetland Islands
The average temperature here is 13 ° C. They are located in the west of Great Britain, between the Faroe and Norway. That is why it is easy to understand its pleasant climate for winter lovers. The capital is Lerwick, basically where the majority of the population lives.
On a city tour you can visit various buildings such as Fort Charlotte, Town Hall, Shetland Museum or the Adam Clarke Memorial Methodist Church. There are two other interesting churches, that of St. Columba and that of Santa Margarita.
3. Canada
One of the largest countries in the world is characterized by its cold climate and beautiful landscapes, including forests, mountains, lakes, glaciers and lots of snow. Although the summer days in Canada are warmer, their temperatures do not exceed 25 ° C.
You can choose between visiting the eastern cities (Toronto, Quebec, Ottawa and Montreal, with the additions of the Great Lakes and Niagara Falls) or the western destinations (Vancouver, Newfoundland, Labrador and British Columbia).
4. Norway
In our imagination we associate Norway with snow and cold. Although this is true, during the summer the conditions are not so adverse and we can enjoy its natural attractions.
In addition to knowing the capital, Oslo, we recommend that you go to the northernmost part of the country, to Varangerfjord with its maximum 15 ° C and its 20 hours of natural light a day. But there are many more attractions, from the beautiful Lofoten Islands to cities like Bergen or Tromso, not forgetting the North Cape or the fantastic fjords. You will spend an unforgettable summer in the fresh air.
5. Chile and Argentina
To escape the summer with all the letters, nothing better than to go to the southern hemisphere, where it is winter. You can, for example, choose Chile, a South American country protected between the sea and the Andes mountain range, with very beautiful natural landscapes.
The ski resorts are full and if you dare to travel south, to Patagonia, we recommend that you cross the border to Argentina to continue enjoying nature and snow. For example, in the city of Ushuaia the average temperature in July is 2 ° C. Nothing better than going to the “end of the world” at this time.
In addition, in this country you can visit El Calafate, San Carlos de Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes, indisputable winter jewels.
6. Greenland
With more and more adherents to these lands away from everything, Greenland is not a recommended destination to go during the winter because the temperature drops to -30 ° C. However, in the summer we advise you to go to its capital, Nuuk, where the thermometer reads 10 ° C daily. You can go on excursions to discover its ice caps and all its wild nature.
7. Scotland
The Highlands are a world apart if we travel to Scotland. North of Inverness begins the loneliest part of the island, where few tourists arrive. In these highlands, the castles full of stories, the pubs where only whiskey is served and the paths along the beach will make you fall in love this summer.
You have already seen it, there is no need to suffer, you can spend a summer in the cool of the most fun, also visiting spectacular places. Do you dare?
