Places by month

Where to go in July with friends

31 places at their best in July, picked from our guides for group trips.

In summer it is all about the sea, nature and evenings outdoors. Decide early: in high season prices go up and group-sized stays sell out first, so pick the destination a few months ahead.

Add the destinations you like to a Roamie trip: the group votes with 10 points each and, if needed, the wheel decides.

Budva
Montenegro
A walled old town on the sea, long beaches and bars open until late. The Bay of Kotor, half an hour away, is not to be missed.
Best time
Jun–Jul, September
Budget
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RelaxNightlifeCulture
From the guide Summer by the sea with friends: 6 beach destinations
Corfu (Kavos)
Greece
At the southern tip of Corfu, Kavos lives at night among bars and clubs by the sea. The rest of the island, green and calmer, offers coves and the Venetian old town for a change of pace.
Best time
Jun–Aug
Budget
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NightlifeRelax
From the guide Graduation trips: 6 destinations to celebrate finishing school
Ksamil
Albania
Turquoise water and islets you can swim to, a few kilometres from the ancient site of Butrint. In June and September group houses are very affordable.
Best time
Jun–Jul, September
Budget
€€€budget.1
RelaxNature
From the guide Budget group trips: 6 destinations where your money goes further
Lloret de Mar
Spain
On the Costa Brava, an hour from Barcelona: huge clubs, beaches on the doorstep and student packages. Easy to reach, with Barcelona close enough for a day trip.
Best time
Jun–Aug
Budget
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NightlifeRelax
From the guide Graduation trips: 6 destinations to celebrate finishing school
Lofoten Islands
Norway
Mountains dropping straight into the sea, fishing villages with red rorbuer cabins and the midnight sun in summer. You need a car, so sharing one makes sense.
Best time
Jun–Aug
Budget
€€€budget.3
NatureAdventure
From the guide Hiking and nature: 6 outdoor trips for your group
Menorca
Spain
Crystal-clear coves linked by the Camí de Cavalls, a path that circles the island. Slow pace, ideal for groups after the sea rather than clubs.
Best time
Jun–Jul, September
Budget
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RelaxNatureFamily
From the guide Summer by the sea with friends: 6 beach destinations
Pag (Novalja)
Croatia
Zrće beach hosts open-air clubs and festivals all summer long, a few minutes from Novalja. Clear water, and reachable by car from much of Europe.
Best time
Jun–Aug
Budget
€€€budget.2
NightlifeRelax
From the guide Graduation trips: 6 destinations to celebrate finishing school
Paros
Greece
White villages, beaches for every taste and quick ferries to Antiparos and Naxos. Calmer than Mykonos, with enough bars in Naoussa for evenings out.
Best time
Jun–Jul, September
Budget
€€€budget.2
RelaxNightlifeNature
From the guide Summer by the sea with friends: 6 beach destinations
Salento
Italy
Two seas a few kilometres apart, farmhouses to rent as a big group, pizzica music and summer food festivals. Gallipoli and Otranto are the handiest bases for the beaches.
Best time
Jun–Jul, September
Budget
€€€budget.2
RelaxFood & WineNightlife
From the guide Summer by the sea with friends: 6 beach destinations
Bled
Slovenia
The lake with its island church, Vintgar Gorge and Triglav National Park close by. In summer, add rafting and canyoning on the Soča river.
Best time
May–Jul, September
Budget
€€€budget.2
NatureRelaxAdventure
From the guide Hiking and nature: 6 outdoor trips for your group
Dolomites
Italy
Mountain huts for lunch, trails for every level and views like Seceda or the Tre Cime di Lavaredo. Val Gardena and Alta Badia are handy bases for a group.
Best time
Jun–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.2
NatureAdventure
From the guide Hiking and nature: 6 outdoor trips for your group
Hvar
Croatia
Bays reached by boat, the Pakleni islands off the harbour and summer nightlife famous across Dalmatia. Hiring a boat as a group brings the cost per person down.
Best time
Jun–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.3
RelaxNightlife
From the guide Summer by the sea with friends: 6 beach destinations
Ibiza
Spain
The world's most famous superclubs, but also quiet coves in the north and sunsets at Cala Comte. A group villa often costs less than several separate hotel rooms.
Best time
Jun–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.3
NightlifeRelax
From the guide Nightlife: 6 European cities to party in with friends
Ios
Greece
A small, very young Cycladic island: the village of Chora turns into one big party at night, while Mylopotas is a long sandy beach to recover on during the day.
Best time
Jun–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.2
NightlifeRelax
From the guide Graduation trips: 6 destinations to celebrate finishing school
Lagos
Portugal
Golden cliffs, sea caves to explore by kayak and a lively town centre at night. A good base for exploring the Algarve coast with a shared hire car.
Best time
Jun–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.2
RelaxNatureNightlife
From the guide Summer by the sea with friends: 6 beach destinations
Mallorca (Magaluf)
Spain
Plenty of bars and beach clubs, but a whole island to explore too: turquoise coves, the Serra de Tramuntana and Palma twenty minutes away. Frequent flights from all over Europe.
Best time
Jun–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.2
NightlifeRelaxAdventure
From the guide Graduation trips: 6 destinations to celebrate finishing school
Picos de Europa
Spain
The Cares Trail, the Covadonga lakes and villages serving fabada and cider. Less known than the Alps, and cheaper.
Best time
May–Jul, September
Budget
€€€budget.1
NatureAdventureFood & Wine
From the guide Hiking and nature: 6 outdoor trips for your group
Provence (Luberon)
France
Stone villages perched on hills, weekly markets and lavender fields in bloom from late June to July. A country house with a pool is the best way to enjoy it.
Best time
May–Jul, September
Budget
€€€budget.3
RomanticFood & WineRelax
From the guide Trips for couples travelling with friends: 6 destinations
Zakynthos (Laganas)
Greece
The classic graduation destination: the Laganas strip at night, Navagio beach and the Blue Caves by boat during the day. Cheap packages and apartments for big groups.
Best time
Jun–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.1
NightlifeRelax
From the guide Graduation trips: 6 destinations to celebrate finishing school
Albufeira
Portugal
Beaches below Algarve cliffs, villas with pools to share among many and the Strip for the evenings. For groups who prefer kayaking into sea caves and seafood dinners to dancing until dawn.
Best time
May–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.2
RelaxNightlifeAdventure
From the guide Bachelor and bachelorette parties: 6 destinations to celebrate as a group
Belgrade
Serbia
In summer, nights are spent on the splavovi, floating clubs on the Sava and the Danube. Low prices and a warm welcome for groups.
Best time
May–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.1
NightlifeFood & Wine
From the guide Nightlife: 6 European cities to party in with friends
Berlin
Germany
Techno clubs open all weekend long, bars in Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain and history on every corner by day. Large groups do better splitting up at club doors.
Best time
May–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.2
NightlifeCulture
From the guide Nightlife: 6 European cities to party in with friends
Copenhagen
Denmark
You get around by bike, swim in the harbour baths in summer and eat well in the food halls. Pricier than average, so sharing an apartment pays off.
Best time
May–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.3
CultureFood & WineRelax
From the guide Long weekends in Europe: 6 cities to visit with friends
Riga
Latvia
An Art Nouveau old town you can cover on foot, beer halls, late-night bars and prices that are still low for Europe. Summer nights are extraordinarily long.
Best time
May–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.1
NightlifeCulture
From the guide Bachelor and bachelorette parties: 6 destinations to celebrate as a group
San Sebastián
Spain
Hopping from bar to bar for pintxos is made for groups, and La Concha beach is right in town. One of the cities with the most Michelin stars per resident.
Best time
May–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.3
Food & WineRelax
From the guide Food trips: 6 cities to eat your way through together
Split
Croatia
Diocletian’s Palace as the city centre, boats to hire as a group for the islands and bars along the seafront. In summer boat parties leave almost every day.
Best time
May–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.2
NightlifeRelaxAdventure
From the guide Bachelor and bachelorette parties: 6 destinations to celebrate as a group
Vilnius
Lithuania
A UNESCO-listed baroque old town, the self-proclaimed republic of Užupis, and lakes and castles nearby such as Trakai. Not overrun by tourists and reasonably priced.
Best time
May–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.1
CultureNature
From the guide Budget group trips: 6 destinations where your money goes further
Bratislava
Slovakia
Small, affordable and an hour from Vienna: a compact centre, Danube boat trips and cellars of Slovak wine. Ideal for a short weekend without spending much.
Best time
Apr–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.1
NightlifeCulture
From the guide Bachelor and bachelorette parties: 6 destinations to celebrate as a group
Kraków
Poland
One of Europe's largest medieval squares, the Kazimierz district full of bars, and Polish food at honest prices. It is also the base for visiting the Wieliczka salt mine.
Best time
May–Sep, December
Budget
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CultureFood & WineNightlife
From the guide Long weekends in Europe: 6 cities to visit with friends
Malta (St Julian’s)
Malta
Paceville packs the island’s nightlife into a few streets; by day there are coves, boat trips to Comino and Valletta. English is spoken everywhere and sunshine is almost guaranteed.
Best time
May–Oct
Budget
€€€budget.2
NightlifeRelax
From the guide Bachelor and bachelorette parties: 6 destinations to celebrate as a group
Wrocław
Poland
One of Poland’s most student-filled cities: a colourful market square, islands on the Oder and hundreds of little gnome statues to hunt down. Beer and dinners cost very little.
Best time
Apr–Sep
Budget
€€€budget.1
CultureNightlife
From the guide Cheap weekends for students and flatmates: 6 cities