European honeymoon suggestion- help?!

We're getting married in August of this year and are looking to spend a 10 day honeymoon somewhere in Europe.

Ideally we'd like :

a) warm weather, b) water (lake/ sea), c) culture d) 2 days in  a luxury hotel  followed by a week self catering, e) somewhere not completely overcrowded!

We've both slummed it travel-wise so far so we'd like something a little bit special this time!

Thanks for any suggestions.

Hi

Im going to Italy which has all the above - August/September is a lovely time to go weather wise and there is some stunning coastline such as the Amalfi Coast or if you want a lake - the famous Italian lakes! Plenty of culture - the lakes are nearish Florence so you could get your fill of museums and art there then chill out by the coast. If you go August most places are busy - peak season! But if you wait until September then its quieter as schools are back.

Other than that maybe somewhere on the French Riveria or off the beaten track as Slovakia - hire a log cabin, go walking and swim in the lakes. Alot of ski resorts do summer holidays too.

Good luck x

Thanks for the advice. Italy would be amazing - but I think those sorts of areas e.g. the lakes

are going to be packed!

Slovakia is a good idea tho! Thanks

My suggestion would be the greek islands, Santorini is beautiful and they have lots of luxury accomodation as well as lesser accomodation

Simon

We got married in Santorini....would highly recommend for a honeymoon x

Santorini- great tip! I'm looking into it now and it looks amazing!
Thank you!

Would avoid Italy in August if i were you - i was there last year, not for honeymoon, but visited a few different cities, it was a little bit too hot, and found it a bit of a shame that some of the shops and restaurants i'd read good reviews about, shut for a few weeks in the height of summer.

Yes alot of places in Italy close for the whole month of August!

We are getting married in Gozo (Malta) and staying in a luxury 16th century farmhouse with pool and rooftop garden for 10 days afterwards! Its very quiet there and gorgeous views/bays/sea etc. Very serene. We have been to Malta a couple of times and the main Island is obviously busier but nowhere near as busy as other European summer destinations.

x

CS Hotel Albufeira Portugal for your luxury - isn't actually in the busy town, but in the gorgeous village nearby).

There are lots of lovely self catering houses in Gale which are nice and close to the beach

It's never not been lovely and hot when we've been

Thank you for all your help! Great tips!x

Well I like also greek islands, Santorini is beautiful.