Europe’s Greatest Remote Escapes

Whether you're looking for an active break or somewhere to finish writing a bestselling novel, here’s a selection of the wildest and most remote spots in Europe to really get away from it all.

Bardsey Island

Lockdown has meant a lot of time online. For a back-to-basics break, take a trip to Bardsey Island where none of the nine traditional holiday houses have electricity, let alone any WiFi. The island lies 3 km off the coast of the Llyn Peninsula in Northwest Wales and has been an important religious site since the sixth century. It’s also said to be where the legendary sorcerer Merlin is buried.

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