Salou, Spain

A 75-minute regional train ride south from Barcelona (Barcelona Sants station) takes you to

the beaches of Salou, a popular holiday spot. It’s hard to beat Salou’s Mediterranean climate, its string of beaches (Llevant Beach is the main attraction), its rocky coves, and its promenade, tailor-made for romantic strolls. You’ll also want to check out the Font lluminosa, a fountain located at the end of the seaside walkway. Lighting and music shows are held here in the evenings.Norway’s fjords make up some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole of Europe. From Oslo, take the Oslo-Bergen train to the mountain station in Myrdal, then switch to the Flåm Railway and head off on the spectacular train journey to Flåm station in the innermost corner of the Aurlandsfjord. Lonely Planet has named this train journey as one of the Top Scenic Train Journeys of Europe. You can then take a boat cruise through the serene fjords from Flåm to Gudvangen. The Flåm Railway attraction is discounted for Eurail Pass Holders.Bled Gorge is located just 2.5 miles (4 km) from Bled, a city which is easily accessible by train from Slovenia’s capital, Ljubljana. Rappelling down the 50-to 100-meter walls is the best way to really see the crooks and crannies of the canyon. As adventurous as it sounds, rappelling is a very safe and popular activity. When it’s time to relax, check out Lake Bled and observe tiny Bled Island, the only natural island in the entire country. Find out about adventure activities in Bled and how to get there.

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